After serving two years at Grifols Innovation and New Technologies, Gasol Escuer has accepted a new position at global venture firm AdBio Partners
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Dream Sports calls time on $250m CVC fund
The owner of India’s biggest fantasy sports company is closing Dream Capital as it cuts costs amid a stringent new tax and portfolio company struggles.
Howden launches £500m-backed insurtech venture
Insurance industry veteran Tom Hoad will lead the collaborative industry initiative.
Telefónica-anchored Leadwind hits $250m close
The Spanish telecoms firm is leading a list of corporate backers for the fund, which is looking to fill the gap for technology scale-ups in Southern Europe and Latin America.
Sony launches $10m fund to invest in African entertainment startups
Sony Innovation Fund: Africa will make investments in gaming, music, movie and content distribution sectors.
Shang Qi Capital powers up with $576m
Shangqi Huirong Shangcheng Yihao Industry Fund’s second close counts SAIC Motor Financial Holding Management unit among its LPs.
Suratman bids farewell to MDI Ventures
Amiyandra Suratman has left Telkom Indonesia’s CVC unit and joined 1982 Ventures as regional platform and ecosystem lead.
The Big Deal: EH2 becomes hydrogen tech’s first unicorn
Ten corporate investors were part of a $380m series C round this week, including Fortescue, United Airlines, Rio Tinto, Amazon, Microsoft and BP.
ADP targets the future of work with new fund
ADP Ventures has been launched with a five-person team and will invest in technologies related to its HR software provider parent.
Podcaster Romero joins Jera Ventures
Tim Romero has spent most of his career in Japan as a founder, podcaster and startup investor.
Visa launches $100m generative AI fund
The firm’s CVC unit, Visa Ventures, will lead the new fund, which will focus on B2B fintech and data technology companies.
Israel-based Kaiser leaves Intel Capital
Noam Kaiser is a venture capitalist focused in the Israeli ecosystem.
Mars Petcare unveils $300m second fund
Mars’ pet food and veterinary subsidiary has teamed up with Digitalis Partners to launch a second Companion Fund, following a $100m predecessor in 2018.
Copec Wind Ventures expands with three new team members
Mark Dryden, Francisco Larrondo and Gracia Lagos have joined the Chilean firm’s CVC arm led by GCV Emerging Leader Brian Walsh.