Oxford spinout Metaboards has the backing of Oxford Sciences Innovation as it targets revenue streams for its metamaterial-based wireless charging technology.

Exor Seeds will invest in technology startups, with PartnerRe and Exor each providing half the capital for the fund.

Sensome develops micro-sensor systems for medical devices which exploit impedance together with machine learning algorithms to reliably identify biological tissues.

Cambridge Enterprise has returned to back Silicon Microgravity, which builds on collaborative research between the university and BP.

Workday has paid an undisclosed sum for talent development platform operator Rallyteam, previously backed by Cornerstone OnDemand and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati.

Scor Life and Health Ventures will invest in the life insurance sector and has made its first deal by committing capital to health and wellness company iBeat.