Marotta will continue to work for Terna’s CVC unit, having relocated from Italy to Silicon Valley for an international innovation specialist role.
Author: Roshini Bains
Samsung Next shuts down its Israel office
Samsung Next’s US investor team will take over the relationship with partners and portfolio companies previously handled out of Israel.
Thai food company Betagro launches CVC
Betagro Ventures will invest in early-stage startups focusing on foodtech and agritech sectors.
OpenAI Startup Fund raises $15m
The $15m was raised by two unnamed investors and transferred to the fund through a special purpose vehicle associated with OpenAI Startup Fund.
Global Founders Capital becomes the CVC arm of Rocket Internet
The German VC group, which operated independently with two $1bn funds, now has $322m from Rocket Internet’s balance sheet to invest.
Moonly to head CVC operations at WL Gore & Associates
Scott Moonly will lead the advanced materials producer’s healthcare fund, sustainability fund and internal ventures.
Oman-based ITHCA Group invests in Middle Eastern VC fund
The $180m fund invests in technology companies primarily in Oman and the broader Middle East region.
China electricity company CLP backs energy-focused VC fund
CLP has invested in Future Energy Ventures Fund II to accelerate digital solutions for the energy transition.
Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender launches CVC
Bitdefender Voyager Ventures will invest in cybersecurity, data analytics and AI-focused startups.
21 women to watch CVC in Mediterranean Europe
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Leontiou heads Eurobank’s CVC
Maria Leontiou was head of business development and growth for the Greek bank before taking her new position.
11 data centre energy startups to watch
From radiators that run on compute energy waste to new liquids for immersion cooling, here are the novel solutions that startups are developing to run data centres more efficiently.
Bastin heads UK auto company Keyloop’s corporate development
Bastin will run corporate development activities for the Francisco Partners-backed auto tech company.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals forms $500m venture capital fund
Regeneron Ventures will invest in biopharmaceutical and healthcare technology startups.