Bauke Anninga was a principal at M Ventures for two years.
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Buckner joins BHP Ventures
Laurel Buckner will be the vice president of ventures at BHP Ventures where she will lead investments in the decarbonisation and green energy sectors.
GenAI and global trade shifts to boost robotics in 2024
Labour shortages and the ability to accelerate robot programming with genAI will breathe new life into the sector in 2024 say investors.
Srethapramote steps away from corporate venture capital
After serving a year as the head of corporate venture capital at Thai energy company Banpu, Smittipon Srethapramote has started a new position as CEO of Banpu’s subsidiary, Banpu Next.
Former corporate venture capitalist Ji launches Primer Ventures
The ex-Illumina Ventures employee has launched a VC firm where she will be managing partner.
Konieczny departs Truist Ventures
Jakub Konieczny will now serve as the director of strategic investments at US-based automotive company JM Family Enterprises.
Parkkonen to manage startup investments at Fortum
Olli Parkkonen will now serve as the manager of startup investments where he will manage Fortum’s M&A projects and startup piloting initiatives.
49 women to watch in venture on the US West Coast
Our search for women in CVC across the US has finally come to an end as we finally unveil the key players driving the ecosystem on the West Coast.
Kakao Ventures CEO to head parent company
After serving 10 years as the chief executive and managing partner for the firm, Chung will now progress to further up as Kakao’s chief executive.
VC firm Techstars partners with corporate to launch accelerator in Japan
Techstars Tokyo will support early-stage companies that operate in Japan or support Japanese markets.
VC firm Rockstart launches second agriculture-focused LP fund
The AgriFood Fund II will invest in regenerative carbon capture projects in soil and ocean restoration, as well as circular economy technologies that create value from wasted food.
Price joins MS&AD Ventures
After spending two years as an investment associate at Kairos, Topher Price will now serve as senior associate at MS&AD Ventures.
Beauty company Shiseido launches venture fund
Shiseido Long Term Investments for the Future (LIFT) Ventures will invest in beauty and wellness startups outside of Asia.
US consultancy forms healthcare investment unit
Pioneer Management Consulting has launched a venture capital firm to invest in startups developing treatments for rare brain tumours.