The photonics chipmaker has completed an Applied Ventures-backed round that brought its overall funding past the $290m mark.

Kindred Ventures has attracted university endowments for its second fund, building on the successes of its $56m debut vehicle launched just two years ago.

Advancing technology originating at UC Berkeley, Databricks has increased its valuation more than fourfold to $28bn and will use the funding to further scale its business.

Gradient Ventures and Globant Ventures both participated in a series A round for the language learning app developer that was co-led by Susquehanna International Group.

The GV-backed stem cell drug developer has set terms for an initial public offering that would raise between $300m and $345m.

The Tencent and WMG-backed game development platform operator, valued at $29.5bn as of last month. is pausing its direct listing plans due to regulatory scrutiny.

Volpara Health has acquired CRA Health, a spinout of Havard Medical School’s teaching hospital Massachusetts General Hospital.

The Salesforce Ventures and Citi Ventures-backed endpoint security software provider received the funding from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.

Salesforce Ventures has returned to back a $168m round for OwnBackup, valuing the data backup technology provider at $1.4bn.

The corporate is setting up a $100m investment vehicle that will back companies operating in or relocating to the Miami area.