The new fund will invest in high-growth media and technology companies.
Author: Roshini Bains
Ex-Google investor Conrad joins VC firm S32
Andy Conrad founded Verily Life Sciences, formerly known as Google Life Sciences.
Al-Rashid joins Evonik Venture Capital
Jennifer Al-Rashid has joined Evonik Industries corporate venture arm Evonik Venture Capital as the newest investment manager.
Lerbourg leaves Saint-Gobain’s Nova
Claude-Sebastien Lerbourg, the Europe lead for Saint Gobain’s CVC unit, is moving to an investment director position at venture firm Supernova Invest.
Jett departs from SoftBank Vision Fund
After eight years as SoftBank, Vision Fund managing partner Lydia Jett has announced she is leaving the firm.
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A number of corporations have launched CVCs in the Middle East. Here are the women putting the region’s venturing on the map.
Philippakis promoted at GV
Anthony Philippakis has been promoted to general partner at GV where he will focus on investments in life science and healthcare startups.
United Airlines announces new corporate backers in sustainable aviation fuels fund
The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund aims to invest in startups reducing emissions and promoted the production of sustainable aviation fuel.
Reazon Holdings launches investment division for Japan and SE Asia
Reazon Capital will invest in pre-series A startups in the entertainment, deep tech and growth markets sector – with a focus on Vietnam.
Swisscom Ventures reshuffles with a new management team
Following the departure of Swisscom Ventures head, Dominique Mégret, the firm has hired a new senior team consisting of Stefan Kuentz, Alexander Schläpfer and Pär Lange.
CapitalG promotes Jomaa, Nichols and hires Alexander as partners
Mo Jomaa, Alex Nichols and Jane Alexander will now serve as CapitalG’s newest investment partners.
Gujral and Barton promoted at CapitalG
Manmeet Gujral and Kelly Barton have been promoted to vice president at CapitalG where they will focus on investments in machine learning and fintech startups.
Crowdstrike and AWS focus on cybersecurity startups for new accelerator
The AWS & Crowdstrike Cybersecurity Accelerator will support EMEA-based cybersecurity startups and provide entrepreneurs with technical expertise and potential funding.
Corporate-backed startup Runway launches $10m AI fund
AI video generator Runway is backed by corporations including Alphabet, Nvidia and Salesforce Ventures.