Quantum computing, alternative packaging and recycling technology are a few of the deeptech sectors that are emerging in Finland’s startup scene.
Author: Robert Lavine
Robert Lavine is special features editor for Global Venturing.
The Big Deal: Genesis gets $200m for its gen AI drug development
This is the latest in a series of healthcare AI businesses that Nvidia has backed, as generative AI adds a new dimension to drug discovery.
Lambert leaves National Grid Partners
Lisa Lambert, founding president of National Grid’s open innovation and CVC arm since 2018 and a multiple GCV Powerlist entrant, has exited from the company.
The Big Deal: Carbon capture’s first billion-dollar acquisition
Occidental’s $1.1bn purchase of portfolio company Carbon Engineering is a landmark moment for CCS startups, but who could be next on the M&A slate?
Kraken Ventures targets $100m for second fund
The crypto and fintech investment firm, an affiliate of crypto exchange Kraken, is raising capital for a second fund that will back companies through to IPO.
Maersk Growth’s Jorgenson jumps to portfolio company
Maersk Growth partner Peter Votkjaer Jorgensen is taking on the CFO role at WasteFuel, a portfolio company for the unit since late last year.
The Big Deal: Meatable readies its lab-grown meat for market
The alternative meat sector is struggling but DSM Venturing believes there is a future for lab grown meat as regulatory hurdles are overcome.
The Big Deal: GoStudent looks to overcome edtech blues
Tencent, Prosus and SoftBank helped the tutoring service raise $95m despite the sector tanking post-pandemic. But GoStudent’s move toward offline services and AI could point to where edtech startups go next.
The Big Deal: Impulse Space prepares for spacetech’s next stage
As Earth’s orbit fills with satellites, space service providers like RTX and Airbus-backed Impulse represent the sector’s next step toward the Moon and Mars.
WEX targets vehicle electrification tech with $100m fund
The business payment software provider plans to expand its fuel card business by making strategic investments through the newly formed WEX Venture Capital.
Why now is the right time to invest in Ukrainian startups
Ukrainian IT services firm Sigma Software co-launched its second CVC vehicle just two months before war broke out, but Dmytro Vartanian and Daria Yaniieva tell us they see a bright future for the country’s tech startups.
United Airlines boosts SAF fund to near $200m
American Express, Groupe ADP, Boston Consulting Group, Aramco, Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue have joined airline operator United’s sustainable aviation fuel fund.
From AR to biochar – the thinking behind Stellantis’ startup investments
Adam Bazih, head of Stellantis Ventures, says we’re heading for a golden age of mobility tech as sustainable vehicles become affordable.
Jera powers up $300m venture fund
Japan’s Jera Ventures will invest in energy digitisation and decarbonisation technology on behalf of its thermal power producer parent.