The UK publisher’s new energy fund will invest in early and growth stage clean energy startups.
Author: Roshini Bains
Hugo Boss invests in sustainable fashion venture fund
The German fashion brand has committed capital to a fund investing in between 20 and 25 startups working towards improving sustainability in the industry’s supply chain.
Indonesian banks partner to launch venture fund
Mandiri Capital Indonesia and Bank Tabungan Negaras have formed a fund to invest in startups disrupting the housing sector.
Chilean pulp and paper company CMPC launches $100m innovation fund
The unnamed fund will invest in startups promoting sustainability and tackling issues around single use plastics, textiles and wood construction.
Intuitive Ventures closes $150m second fund
The Intuitive Ventures Fund II will invest in startups transforming treatment in minimally invasive care.
Danone invests in methane emissions reduction accelerator
Food company Danone has invested in Global Methane Hub’s accelerator to further research in methane emissions reduction.
American Heart Association hires Suennen at new venture unit
The American Heart Association has launched AHA Ventures to invest in health tech and social impact.
Let’s talk about sex: How CVCs are missing out on a huge investment market
Corporate investors rarely back sex startups but as attitudes change and the trend for sexual health and education picks up, are they missing out?
Ricoh launches new corporate venture fund
Electronics company Ricoh has launched its Ricoh Innovation Fund to invest in digital services and the digital workplace
Irwin departs from DCRBN Ventures
After spending at decade at NextEra Energy Resources, Gregory Irwin has announced that he will be joining automation company Hut 8.
Dash promoted at GHD Ventures
Andrew Dash has accepted a new position as the head of GHD Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Australian engineering corporation GHD Group.
Kim becomes CEO at Samsung Venture Investment
Kim Yi-tae has become the CEO of Samsung Venture Investment after a company management reshuffle.
LG Technology Ventures launches $309m AI, battery tech fund
LG Group’s corporate venture capital unit has launched a new fund to back startups that are part of the energy transition.
Hassid moves on from M12
After serving seven years as the general partner and EMEA lead at Microsoft’s corporate fund M12, Hassid has announced he is leaving the venturing unit to focus on other investment opportunities.