In San Francisco, digital twin company Simile has raised more than $200m, tripling its funding total to date. The money will allow it to continue building a team of researchers, engineers, designers and operators, in support of its mission 'to simulate all eight billion people on earth, accurately and honestly.'

UK-based research group Savanta has appointed two Boston-based executives to its leadership team, as it grows its presence in the US. Michelle Yaiser joins as Chief Product Officer and Stephen DiMarco as Chief Commercial Officer.