Dejero is working on networks that enable internet connectivity in remote locations and secured the backing of Intelsat as a strategic partner.

GV has participated in a series D round for Fractyl Laboratories, which is developing minimally-invasive treatment for metabolic diseases.

GV returned for the round, as did Acre Venture Partners, after both previously backed a $40m series C this past March.

Real Ventures has secured capital from limited partners including Tencent and Singapore state-owned investment firm Temasek for funds aimed at Montreal and wider Canada.

AG Insurance and Flemish government-owned PMV have committed to be cornerstone investors in the fund, which has achieved a $150m close.

Maina Bhaman has joined Sofinnova Partners after serving as director of healthcare investment at Touchstone Innovations for over a decade.

Based on research at University of Manchester, MindTrace is working on artificial intelligence for autonomous vehicles that is able to continuously improve itself.

Alexandria Venture Investments was among the investors in a series C round for Codiak Biosciences, based on research at Gothenburg and Texas universities.