3D metal printing company MatterFab has raised approximately $5.8m in a series A round featuring General Electric's corporate venturing unit.

Airware has launched a fund to support commercial drone startups, while DJI and Accel have set up a fund to invest in drone-related technologies.

Swisscom and Foxconn-affiliated Ginko Ventures both participated in the series A round, closed as France-based PIQ prepares to open two US offices.

Naver, the parent company of messaging app Line, has contributed to the arts crowdfunding platform's series A round in conjunction with a partnership agreement.

The big data search platform, which has just emerged from stealth with $14m, is backed by ConocoPhilips, Chevron, General Electric and Intel.

The cloud communication technology provider has set up a venture capital-backed development fund aimed at startups developing technology on its platform.

US-based biotech Precision Biosciences raises $25.6m in series A backing in a round backed by Osage and others.