Munich Re/HSB Ventures has led a round that included Markel and Nationwide, and which boosted the business insurance startup's total funding to $42m.

Semiconductor technology provider Canaan has received $43m in a series A round featuring hotel manager Jin Jiang International at a $480m post-money valuation.

Allied Minds-backed satellite communication technology developer BridgeSat has closed a $6m series A round.

Microsoft Ventures has co-led a $7.6m second tranche of a series A round also backed by ABB, Siemens and Samsung that took its total funding to $13.6m.

Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund has co-led a $21.8m round for ImCheck Therapeutics, established with the support of Satt Sud-Est.

Novartis Venture Fund co-led the gene therapy developer's series A round, which also included funding from Roche Venture Fund.

Hoya Group's corporate venturing unit has led a series A round for fluid-optic intraocular lens developer LensGen which could be increased to $26m.

Total and Bridgestone have contributed to a $13.2m funding round for car analytics technology developer and Mobivia spinout Xee.

Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund has co-led a $21.8m round for ImCheck Therapeutics, which announced its new CEO in conjunction with the funding.