The Indian cryptocurrency exchange operator’s Web3 Discovery Fund will target local entrepreneurs working on blockchain-infused technologies.
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Kapoor departs from Fosun
Fosun RZ Capital alum Tej Kapoor will help IvyCap Ventures target financial, consumer, web 3.0 and gaming technology developers.
KnowBe4 establishes KnowBe4 Ventures
The security awareness group’s CVC unit will focus on the human layer of cybersecurity.
Panich to lead SCB 10X
Tai Panich will now hold the CEO position at SCB 10X while maintaining her current post of chief venture and investment officer.
Nestlé to launch CVC fund
The unnamed vehicle was revealed at the inauguration of Panela House, the corporate’s Brazil-based open innovation space.
Hirsch progresses to Varian
Varian Medical Systems has hired Tali Hirsch, formerly venture investment director at Fresenius Medical Care North America, as director of strategy and corporate development.
Sheyindemi exits from Wayra UK
Margaret Sheyindemi announced her departure after working for Telefónica’s CVC unit for more than three years.
Is quantum computing ready for corporate investment?
Thirteen corporates invested a total of $1.31bn in quantum computing start-ups in 2021. That is a 68% rise from 2020. But is this nascent sector ready to see even bigger corporate cheques?
Daily Deals Round Up: July 22, 2022
SAIC Motor’s Shang Qi Capital vehicle led RT Advanced Materials’ $740m series D round while Contentsquare pulled in $600m from investors including SoftBank Vision Fund 2.
Daily Deal Round Up: July 21, 2022
Intesa Sanpaolo Group helped online property marketplace Casavo pull in over $400m while collaborative robotics developer Jaka raised $150m from investors including SoftBank and Saudi Aramco.
Joneja promoted at Schlumberger
Galen Joneja has been promoted to venture manager at Schlumberger New Energy, the company division of the US-French global oilfield service conglomerate
Daily Deal Round Up: July 13, 2022
Sanofi, Access Industries and Alphabet helped Areteia Therapeutics raise $350m, and Nordisk Games acquires Supermassive Games.
Trenkle leaves Sanofi Ventures
The exit comes as Trenkle accepts his new position at Novo Ventures, the venture capital arm of Novo Holdings.
Diarte departs SE Ventures
The founder and CEO of the corporate fund announced his exit to pursue other investment projects in climate tech and sustainability.