Marc Bouchet will conduct deals for TDK Ventures Fund 2 while David Delfassy and Sam Hill will invest through Fund EX1.
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Fábrica promoted to investment manager at EDP Ventures
Luís Fábrica, formerly investment associate at the energy group’s CVC group, has been promoted after four years at the unit.
Hosomura leaves Salesforce’s CVC unit
CVC veteran Takuya Hosomura, who spent a combined eight years at Rakuten Capital and Salesforce Ventures, joined Global Brain as a partner.
Bouchet advances at TDK Ventures
After three years at the Japanese electronics group’s CVC unit, Marc Bouchet got promoted for a second time to senior investment associate.
Trauer to lead Telefônica Brasil’s CVC units
Phillip Trauer, who spent seven years at Valor Capital Group, comes in following the departure of Gabriela Toribio earlier this year.
Ambrosini promoted at Best Nights
After a year and a half, Bianca Ambrosini is now an investment associate at German alcohol producer Mast-Jägermeister’s CVC subsidiary.
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.
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.
Aramco Ventures searches for AI investments to aid energy transition
Aramco Ventures believes generative AI will be part of helping the Saudi oil major meet its 2050 net zero target.
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.