Europe is known for its CVC units with Southern Europe launching more and more firms. Here are the women putting Southern Europe’s venturing ecosystem on the map.
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Holway joins RTX Ventures
Shalei Holway, formerly senior adviser at the US government’s Small Business Investment Company, has reportedly become head of portfolio development at RTX’s CVC arm.
Cummins plans to tap into “Startup India” movement
Ankit Harjai, head of corporate venture operations for Cummins in India, says the team is partnering with Shell to look for new automotive and energy startups.
Leontiou heads Eurobank’s CVC
Maria Leontiou was head of business development and growth for the Greek bank before taking her new position.
Next47 hires Cheng for partner role
Vivian Cheng, formerly principal at venture firms CRV and Javelin Venture Partners, has joined the German industrial group’s CVC arm.
Turk promoted at Allison Ventures
Jordan Turk, a nine-year veteran at the vehicle propulsion system producer, ascended to innovation and technology strategist.
Chevron gets $500m for third Future Energy Fund
The US petroleum supplier will continue to target areas such as decarbonisation, energy storage and carbon capture.
Bain-backed VC focuses on AI for first investments
Bain alumni-founded Vendelux, Common Sense Privacy, Duckbill, Hived and Qube received funding from the management consultancy-backed fund.
Bastin heads UK auto company Keyloop’s corporate development
Bastin will run corporate development activities for the Francisco Partners-backed auto tech company.
Metalab launches $15m CVC unit
Metalab Ventures, backed by the interface design firm and other investors, will seek product-led startups from pre-seed to series A stages.
Yamaryo heads Itochu Technology Ventures
Yamaryo worked in business development and investments before leading the CVC.
Alves departs from Gerdau Next
Alves has accepted a new position at Brazilian cosmetics distributor Grupo Boticário.
Company veteran Nunheim to head BASF Venture Capital
Roland Nunheim will take over as managing director of BASF Venture Capital.
RBVC’s Luis Llovera: ‘The CVC has to be independent’
The outgoing managing director of Robert Bosch Venture Capital shares his thoughts on the right structure for corporate venture.