After a year and a half, Bianca Ambrosini is now an investment associate at German alcohol producer Mast-Jägermeister’s CVC subsidiary.
Category: News
A2A launches 360 Life II
As part of its new 2035 Industrial Plan, A2A has joined forces with 360 Capital again for a second CVC fund on its way to a $217m target.
JA Green targets $100m for CVC fund
The lobbying firm’s Anzu-Green Critical Technologies Fund will back defence technology startups and help them work with the US government.
Can virtual therapy tools help people stop drinking?
With the need for alcohol addiction treatment far outstripping supply, US startup Monument believes it can help fill the gap with an online platform.
Sturt joins Spanish medical device maker Werfen’s CVC
Gemma Sturt assumed a senior investment manager role and will help Werfen’s CVC unit back digital healthtech startups.
Toyoda leaves Japanese chemical maker JSR’s innovation arm
Nobuyuki Toyoda has announced his departure from JSR’s New Business Creation Department due to health issues.
Insurer Allstate’s CVC launches new fund to “future-proof” against climate change
Allstate Strategic Ventures is finalising a new investment vehicle that will focus on long-term horizon investments in areas like climate tech.
Pinterest relaunches fund targeting minority founders
The image sharing platform’s accelerator scheme was renamed Pinterest Inclusion Fund to target diverse business owners.
Nvidia co-launches accelerator for AI startups in Singapore
The AI accelerator jointly created by Nvidia, Tribe and Digital Industry Singapore will choose 15 Singaporean startups for its first cohort.
Sakach hired as investment partner at GV
Elena Sakach has been hired as the newest investment partner at Alphabet’s investment unit.
Gonzalez joins financial advisory firm Alantra’s CVC team
Javier Gonzalez will be the director of Alantra’s corporate venture capital team.
Brink promoted to president at Volvo Group Venture Capital
She was the CVC’s investment director before becoming president.
Wakabayashi moves to Hitachi Ventures
Hideaki Wakabayashi held innovation roles at the parent company.
Fashion industry uses CVC tools to tackle sustainability problem
Indian garment manufacturer PDS’s new accelerator for sustainable fashion startups is the latest example of how the fashion sector is trying to invest in more climate-friendly options.