Josh Balicki, formerly a senior associate at Nationwide Ventures, has taken a new role as a principal at the US insurer’s CVC unit.
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Nishi to lead startup investments for Inpex
Masatoshi Nishi, who has been with the Japanese oil and gas producer for more than a decade, will oversee CVC activities for the firm.
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.
18 women to watch in CVC in the Middle East
A number of corporations have launched CVCs in the Middle East. Here are the women putting the region’s venturing on the map.
Allison seeks commercial and military vehicle innovations through CVC
The transition to electric mobility means fewer vehicles need transmissions, so Allison is looking for new business ideas from startups.
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.
Ajinomoto CVC expands to America
The MSG seasoning manufacturer has opened a Silicon Valley CVC office three years after it began startup investment activities in Japan.
Bupa launches a $13m fund in Australia
Adele Moynihan will lead Bupa Ventures, which will target Asia-Pacific region healthtech and elderly care startups from seed to series A stages.
Sony and Intel back company making key part for next wave of smartphones
UK smartphone camera component developer Cambridge Mechatronics’ latest round featured strategic investors Sony Ventures and Intel Capital.