Deal round-up 15/09/03

LDC exits Spearhead investment; MTI funds VegaStream MBO; Sofinnova invests in Varioptic; BTG, Quester co-lead Xention round; Investcorp provides E12.1m for Utimaco; Benchmark Capital, Index Ventures back E3m round; Atlas, LCF lead U3 Pharma second round