Alves has accepted a new position at Brazilian cosmetics distributor Grupo Boticário.
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Thomson Reuters Ventures backs audit AI company Fieldguide
The media conglomerate’s evergreen CVC arm has taken part in the AI-driven audit company’s $30m series B round as part of its broader investment focus on artificial technology.
Company veteran Nunheim to head BASF Venture Capital
Roland Nunheim will take over as managing director of BASF Venture Capital.
Corporate investment stays strong while VC deals decrease
Q1 investment numbers see corporate investors staying strong, big rounds on the increase, and the crypto revival continuing.
Fidelity’s FISV promotes Sim to partner
Michael Sim, formerly principal at Fidelity International’s strategic investment unit, has moved up to a partner role.
Takehana ascends at Ajinomoto
Shunji Takehana, a 25-year veteran at the food seasoning provider, is now SVP and general manager for Ajinomoto Corporate Venture Capital.
Jensen moves up at BayWa RE Energy Ventures
Iris Jensen, formerly senior associate at the German clean energy company Baywa RE’s CVC arm, has taken up an investment manager role.
Hennessy promoted at SE Ventures
Jonathan Hennessy has been promoted from senior associate to principal at SE Ventures.
Bartáková joins NATO Innovation Fund
Veronika Bartáková has joined the NATO Innovation Fund as a limited partner liaison and support officer.
Markovic hired at TGW Logistics Group’s new CVC
TGW Logistics Group’s new corporate venture fund Neil&Buzz will invest in European startups that are innovating in the logistics sector.
Llovera departs from Bosch Ventures
After serving 16 years as the managing director at Bosch Ventures, Llovera is leaving the corporate venturing arm.
Altman departs from OpenAI’s corporate venture fund
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has passed on control of the OpenAI Startup fund to Ian Hathaway.
Correa and Kaushal promoted at JLL Spark
Daniel Correa and Ajey Kaushal, formerly senior associates at JLL Spark, have been promoted to principals.
AC Ventures leads a flurry of CVC unit closures
Arca Continental has shut its CVC arm, one of the more prominent units in Latin America, as the likes of SAP, ZF and Verizon fall back.