Laurel Buckner will be the vice president of ventures at BHP Ventures where she will lead investments in the decarbonisation and green energy sectors.
Month: January 2024
GenAI and global trade shifts to boost robotics in 2024
Labour shortages and the ability to accelerate robot programming with genAI will breathe new life into the sector in 2024 say investors.
Tsuchikawa moves from CEO to chairman at Sony Ventures
Kaz Hadano, formerly deputy CEO at Sony Ventures, succeeds Tsuchikawa as CEO.
Srethapramote steps away from corporate venture capital
After serving a year as the head of corporate venture capital at Thai energy company Banpu, Smittipon Srethapramote has started a new position as CEO of Banpu’s subsidiary, Banpu Next.
Former corporate venture capitalist Ji launches Primer Ventures
The ex-Illumina Ventures employee has launched a VC firm where she will be managing partner.
Maersk shifts to venture client approach to move faster on new tech
Maersk revamped its Maersk Growth innovation unit in June with a new team and a change in how it invests in tech and sustainability.
MassMutual Ventures hires Burns
US insurance firm MassMutual’s investment arm has appointed Kara Burns a senior associate for its Climate Technology Fund.
Novo lifts Noel Lee to partner
Illumina Ventures alumnus Noel Lee has moved up to partner at Novo Holdings, just eight months after being hired as a principal in its Growth Investments team.
Leurent joins AbbVie Ventures
Claire Leurent, formerly principal at Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, has joined AbbVie’s CVC unit as managing director.
Video: PwC uses LP role to push for gender diversity
The accounting firm aims to improve gender diversity in venture capital through its role as a limited partner in funds and the launch of a new networking platform.
Konieczny departs Truist Ventures
Jakub Konieczny will now serve as the director of strategic investments at US-based automotive company JM Family Enterprises.
Parkkonen to manage startup investments at Fortum
Olli Parkkonen will now serve as the manager of startup investments where he will manage Fortum’s M&A projects and startup piloting initiatives.
Fintech in 2024: investors eye payments, interest rates and a shift to emerging markets
Payments is an area fintech investors we’ve spoken to see as ripe for a shake up. They’re also watching for an AI crash and the direction of interest rates.
Energy in 2024: Plenty of funding rounds but few exits, say investors
AI and quantum, as well as long-term, large-scale energy storage are trends at the top of energy investors’ minds for 2024. Exits, less so.