Alphabet’s GV subsidiary has hired KJ Sidberry, and he will focus on early-stage consumer technology companies.
Author: Roshini Bains
Twelve automotive sensor startups to watch
The automotive sensor market is getting renewed attention from investors as new technologies emerge. This is a list of startups to watch from our report on automotive semiconductors. See the full report here. Baraja Baraja is an Australia-based developer ofthe autonomous lidar technology, Spectrum- Scan. The technology solves many issues in lidar systems, such as… Continue reading Twelve automotive sensor startups to watch
Investors are “scared” of the lidar market but the short range side shows promise
State Farm-backed startup PreAct Technologies is looking at lower-cost short-range lidar with applications outside of the car industry.
Tveteraas promoted at NuFrontiers
After three years as an investment director at Nutreco’s CVC arm, Erik Tveteraas has taken up a director of venturing role.
Godorr to lead Sasol Ventures
After nearly three decades at Sasol, Sven Godorr has joined its newly formed CVC arm, Sasol Ventures, as the venture capital technology lead.
Heo advances at Hyundai Cradle
Keunhaeng Heo has accepted a new position at Hyundai Cradle, where he will serve as the corporate venture arm’s senior investment manager.
Garratt joins US Venture Partners
GCV Rising Star and former Salesforce Ventures managing partner Matthew Garratt has joined US Venture Partners as a general partner.
Willinger departs from Coinbase Ventures
GCV Rising Star Steven Willinger has left the crypto platform’s CVC unit, where he helped lead venture deals.
Persson progresses at Scania Growth Capital
After a year and a half at Scania’s CVC unit, Jessica Persson has taken up the head of venture capital and M&A role.
Steager says goodbye to Touchdown Ventures
CVC veteran Eric Steager has left Touchdown Ventures and joined Purdue University subsidiary Purdue Ventures as managing director.
Takker moves up at J.P. Morgan FinTech Strategy & Investment
Chirag Takker has been promoted to vice president at J.P. Morgan’s corporate venture unit.
Huangfu departs from Huobi Ventures
After working for Huobi Global’s corporate investment division for nearly two years, Evans Huangfu has joined Arcane Group.
Crawford accelerates at GM Ventures
Stefon Crawford has been promoted from principal to partner at General Motors’ corporate venture arm, GM Ventures
A Fitbit-like device that monitors your blood (no needles required)
Boston-based startup General Prognostics is developing a digital biomarker platform for heart disease patients. It is one of a growing number of emerging blood-related tech startup raising funding.