Nakashima Propeller, Yoshimasu, Proto Ventures and Logistics Innovation Fund are among the LPs that supplied $44.2m to help close the UAV-oriented investment group’s third vehicle.

The semiconductor producer netted a nine-figure amount of series C funding from investors including SAIC Motor vehicle Shang Qi Capital.

The security product maker's coprorate venturing subsidiary has doubled the size of its debut fund for its sophomore vehicle, along with its investment size.

SoftBank Vision Fund 2 led a round valuing the the online industrial metals marketplace at $750m, pushing its overall funding past the $100m mark.

Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis made strategic investments in advanced battery developer Factorial Energy while celluar therapy developer Mana Therapeutics closed its $42m series A round.

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An undisclosed internet firm supplied the Tencent and Dongfeng Motor-backed agricultural robotics technology producer's latest funding.

Axa Life Insurance contributed to a series F round which increased the corporate-backed satellite management and clearance service's total funding to $300m.