The fund will invest in web3 gaming platforms and will use the resources provided by Immutable and Polygon Labs to identify high-growth opportunities for investors.
Author: Roshini Bains
Former Avanta member Mishra joins Hitachi Ventures
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Pulman promoted at Truist Ventures
After serving two years as senior associate, Joshua Pulman has been promoted to senior vice president at Truist’s CVC unit.
PDS Ventures launches a fashion accelerator
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Barth and McCrackan promoted at Yamaha Motor Ventures
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STC Group launches venture capital firm
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Wang promoted at Deutsche Bank Corporate Venture Capital
Karen Hui-Ying Wang started her career at Deutsche Bank as an analyst in 2016.
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Commerce Ventures receives corporate backing for $150m fifth fund
Commerce Ventures Fund V has received corporate backing from 20 investors such as Intuit and StepStone Group.
Fluidra launches $21.7m corporate VC fund
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Gimenez departs from BP Ventures
Nacho Gimenez has accepted a new investor role at an undisclosed energy company.
Parikh promoted at Wells Fargo Strategic Capital
Mansi Parikh has been promoted to director and principal of technology investments.
Oosterbeek moves to BNP Paribas unit Opera Tech Ventures
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