Gemma Sturt assumed a senior investment manager role and will help Werfen’s CVC unit back digital healthtech startups.
Month: May 2024
Toyoda leaves Japanese chemical maker JSR’s innovation arm
Nobuyuki Toyoda has announced his departure from JSR’s New Business Creation Department due to health issues.
Insurer Allstate’s CVC launches new fund to “future-proof” against climate change
Allstate Strategic Ventures is finalising a new investment vehicle that will focus on long-term horizon investments in areas like climate tech.
Pinterest relaunches fund targeting minority founders
The image sharing platform’s accelerator scheme was renamed Pinterest Inclusion Fund to target diverse business owners.
Aramco Ventures searches for AI investments to aid energy transition
Aramco Ventures believes generative AI will be part of helping the Saudi oil major meet its 2050 net zero target.
Nvidia co-launches accelerator for AI startups in Singapore
The AI accelerator jointly created by Nvidia, Tribe and Digital Industry Singapore will choose 15 Singaporean startups for its first cohort.
8 bioengineering startups to watch — updated
Using microorganisms to manufacture everything from speciality chemicals to leather is becoming more of a viable business.
Sakach hired as investment partner at GV
Elena Sakach has been hired as the newest investment partner at Alphabet’s investment unit.
Gonzalez joins financial advisory firm Alantra’s CVC team
Javier Gonzalez will be the director of Alantra’s corporate venture capital team.
Brink promoted to president at Volvo Group Venture Capital
She was the CVC’s investment director before becoming president.
Ask the experts — How to persuade the corporate to allow outside investment advice
Corporate investment teams often need outside advice as a sounding board. Here’s how to get the rest of the business comfortable with that.
Wakabayashi moves to Hitachi Ventures
Hideaki Wakabayashi held innovation roles at the parent company.
CVC Unplugged: Self-driving money is the next step in fintech
Hugo Bongers, partner at Motive Ventures, joins the show to talk all things fintech, and how financial democratisation is right around the corner.
Fashion industry uses CVC tools to tackle sustainability problem
Indian garment manufacturer PDS’s new accelerator for sustainable fashion startups is the latest example of how the fashion sector is trying to invest in more climate-friendly options.