MIT machine learning interface spinout Pienso has been backed by Eniac Ventures, SoftTech VC, Indicator Ventures and E14 Fund.

The language translation software developer has received seed capital from investors including a joint venture backed by Meiya Pico.

Stanford-StartX has contributed to a seed round for Scoutible, which uses machine learning technology to improve the recruitment process.

The unit is set to lead a $100m round for Horizon Robotics as part of $60m investment in data-focused companies, taking its total 2017 spending to almost $570m.

Occupational learning app developer Talented has secured an undisclosed sum from a Duke University-backed incubator, the Startup Lab at the Centre for Advanced Hindsight.

The surgical model developer, based on research at German Sport University College and University Hospital of Cologne, will use the cash to enter North American and Asian markets.