The solar technology provider, an Oxford University spinoff, received additional capital from investors like Statoil's $200m energy ventures fund.

Solar technology developer Oxford Photovoltaics, a spinout of Oxford University, secured an additional £8.1m ($10.2m) in series C funding on Tuesday from investors including energy company Statoil’s corporate venturing unit. 

The second close of Oxford Photovoltaics (Oxford PV)’s series C round comes two months after the company announced a first close at £8.7m, boosting its total haul so far to £16.8m.

Most of the second tranche came from three new strategic investors – Statoil Energy Ventures, Legal and General…