Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

The VR and AR technology developer, which was spun off by iQiyi, has closed an eight-figure series B round co-led by Yitang Changhou Fund and Fresh Capital.

Boston Metal is most of the way to a $60m target for its latest round, thanks to a consortium that included returning backer The Engine.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

Each Friday the Global Corporate Venturing Deal Net rounds up the week’s smaller deals and tracks the emerging companies accessing corporate funds.

Today’s deal net round ups the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem that have occurred over the holiday period.

Alibaba-backed cross-border fund eWTP co-led an eight-figure round for milk-focused beverage brand Lacheer.

Allied Minds has reinvested in spectral satellite imaging company Orbital Sidekick to help fuel the latter's sales, development and product plans.

OSI has reinvested in the Oxford fusion energy spinout now set to expand its R&D capacity and headcount.

The data discovery software provider, which is set to be acquired by Eldridge Industries, will receive funding from Snowflake’s strategic investment arm.