Energy

Eni, GV and Equinor Ventures were among the investors in a round billed as the largest so far for a nuclear fusion technology developer.

From applications in clinical areas such as diagnostics and drug discovery, to the chemical, manufacturing, retail and automotive sectors, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have disrupted many traditional industries, opening new frontiers and driving the development of ground-breaking solutions.

AI Q4 2021 report editorial by James Mawson, editor in chief, Global Corporate Venturing

Haptic glove developer HaptX hiked a NetEase and Verizon-backed series A round to $28m while several corporates contributed to home care network Welmo's $18.1m series C round.

Knapp, Greiner and Heinzel Group are among the limited partners in Speedinvest's $90.8m Climate & Industry Opportunity fund.

ITIC and Solvay Ventures both took part in a round for the lithium-ion battery developer led by Fidelity affiliate Fine Structure Ventures.

Bent Pixels co-led new media company Hepmil Media's first funding round while dating app developer East Meets East completed a DeNA-led series A.

BlackRock joined the charging network's existing shareholders - BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Hyundai Motor Group and Kia - in the round.

Vifor Pharma is snapping up Lundbeck and Baxter-backed vascular drug developer Sanifit for at least $231m while solar project developer SUN Energy closed $25m in funding at a $200m valuation.

The CBRE, Engie, Great Plains Energy and Evergy-backed energy efficiency technology provider is eyeing a listing on the New York Stock Exchange.