The fund formed by Millitrust and Earth First Ventures will direct funding towards alternative protein technologies and startups
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Michael Young retires from Caterpillar Ventures
Michael Young leaves after 17 years at the construction equipment manufacturer.
This is what consumer sector investors plan to back in 2023
Synthetic biology, healthier options, sustainability and digitalisation are big themes for the beauty and food industries this year.
Daily Deal Round Up: January 6th, 2023
Kelun Pharmaceutical spinoff Kelun Biotech raised $581m in a round also featuring Merck & Co, while KreditBee hiked its MUFG-backed series D to $180m.
Nath and Gupta leap forward in Jump Capital
After both serving three years as Jump Capital’s vice-presidents, Saaya Nath and Tarun Gupta have been promoted to the firm’s partners.
Hoffman advances at Ørsted
Maria Emilie Danø Hoffman has become the energy company’s director and head of global ventures and open innovation.
Engel progresses in Novo Holdings
Aleks Engel, a Novo partner and Repair Impact Fund director, will work with the firm’s bioindustrial team to accelerate sustainability.
Armor says farewell to Comcast Ventures
After serving 16 years at Comcast, GCV Emerging Leader Kim Armor plans to focus her attention on climate change.
30 standout women in Asian corporate venture
An increasing number of companies across Asia are investing in startups, and these are some of the women powering those CVC efforts.
Edosomwan ventures toward Vivo Energy
GCV Rising Star Demi Edosomwan has departed from TotalEnergies Ventures and joined Vivo Energy as head of new ventures.
Ladeia to head LatAm investments at Experian Ventures
Tiago Ladeia has been promoted at Experian Ventures, the corporate venture arm of the US- and Ireland-based consumer credit reporting company. After two years as the firm’s investment manager for the LatAm division, Ladeia will now serve as the senior investment manager and head of the LatAm division of the venture firm. Before joining Experian… Continue reading Ladeia to head LatAm investments at Experian Ventures
Daily Deal Round Up: December 09, 2022
Keurig Dr Pepper paid over $860m for a 30% stake in Nutrabolt while corporate-backed Snapdeal cancelled a long-awaited IPO.
Daily Deal Round Up: December 8, 2022
SoftBank contributed to a $700m round for sports memorablia retailer Fanatics while Drata, ShopBack and First Mode each notched up $200m.
Fornoff flies from Evonik Ventures to Rentenbank
Lucas Fornoff, formerly an investment manager at Evonik Venture Capital, will manage venture investments at Rentenbank.