Brandon Gath, head of the Kraken-anchored Web3 venture firm, is readying a second fund as VC activity starts picking up for crypto and blockchain startups.
Month: February 2024
Lerbourg leaves Saint-Gobain’s Nova
Claude-Sebastien Lerbourg, the Europe lead for Saint Gobain’s CVC unit, is moving to an investment director position at venture firm Supernova Invest.
Jett departs from SoftBank Vision Fund
After eight years as SoftBank, Vision Fund managing partner Lydia Jett has announced she is leaving the firm.
18 women to watch in CVC in the Middle East
A number of corporations have launched CVCs in the Middle East. Here are the women putting the region’s venturing on the map.
Allison seeks commercial and military vehicle innovations through CVC
The transition to electric mobility means fewer vehicles need transmissions, so Allison is looking for new business ideas from startups.
5 tips for successful venture building
From appointing an independent advisory board to hiring an external management team, here are several recommendations for building internal ventures successfully.
Philippakis promoted at GV
Anthony Philippakis has been promoted to general partner at GV where he will focus on investments in life science and healthcare startups.
United Airlines announces new corporate backers in sustainable aviation fuels fund
The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund aims to invest in startups reducing emissions and promoted the production of sustainable aviation fuel.
Reazon Holdings launches investment division for Japan and SE Asia
Reazon Capital will invest in pre-series A startups in the entertainment, deep tech and growth markets sector – with a focus on Vietnam.
Swisscom Ventures reshuffles with a new management team
Following the departure of Swisscom Ventures head, Dominique Mégret, the firm has hired a new senior team consisting of Stefan Kuentz, Alexander Schläpfer and Pär Lange.
Video: Midlands Mindforge seeks VC partners for UK spinout fund
The fund is raising an initial £150m to finance deep tech startups from eight universities in the UK Midlands.
How to lead a startup funding round
Key mistakes to avoid include over-complicating term sheets, not taking time to understand co-investors, leading twice in a row.
Ajinomoto CVC expands to America
The MSG seasoning manufacturer has opened a Silicon Valley CVC office three years after it began startup investment activities in Japan.
Bupa launches a $13m fund in Australia
Adele Moynihan will lead Bupa Ventures, which will target Asia-Pacific region healthtech and elderly care startups from seed to series A stages.