Dan Cherian has joined apparel and footwear company VF from Nike and will take charge of its innovation activities.
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DelBene leaves government for Madrona
Kurt DelBene, who has previously held a corporate venturing role at Microsoft, has left his position with the US government’s health department to join Madrona Venture Group as a venture partner.
Robson joins BGF Talent Network
Victoria Robson is set to work for the bank-backed fund’s Talent Network, helping it to expand throughout the north of the UK.
Isacke to lead corporate venture relationships at SVB
The venture debt provider has named Tracy Isacke where she will lead its relationships with corporate venturers.
Ledwidge takes on investment role at BGF
Corporate-backed Business Growth Fund has hired former Lloyds Banking Group director Sarah Ledwidge as an investment manager in its Bristol office.
Cannestra takes the corporate reigns at Denso
Cannestra is to take on a new role, leading automobile parts manufacturer Denso’s corporate venturing activities.
Kevin Rose goes part time at Google
Serial entrepreneur Kevin Rose is scaling back his time at Google Ventures to launch a new company, North Technologies.
Tim Danford switches to Intel
Tim Danford of venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners has left the firm to take up a position at Intel Capital where, “the amount of resources made available to startups is definitely greater”.
Lailaihui books $16.3m in Fosun-backed round
China-based online holiday booking portal Lailaihui.com has received RMB 100 million ($16.3m) in series B financing, China Money Network reported on Friday. The money came from conglomerate Fosun International’s venture capital arm, Fosun Venture Capital, and asset fund manager CDH Investments. Lailahui, which is affiliated to Beijing Lailai Website Network Technology, previously received $1m in series A… Continue reading Lailaihui books $16.3m in Fosun-backed round
IDG nourishes Nutrinsic in $12.7m series C
Nutrinsic Corporation has completed a $12.7 million capital raise that will support the continued growth of its nutrient-recycling technology.
Interview: Corporates funding healthcare at earlier stage
Corporates are funding healthcare companies at an earlier stage to get a foothold, and to offset R&D costs, Jonathan Norris from Silicon Valley Bank told Global Corporate Venturing.
JustPark expands relationship with investor BMW
The UK-based parking app has secured an undisclosed sum from venture firm Index Ventures as it struck a deal with seed investor BMW to roll out its technology.
Boshammer and Fietz take reins at T-Venture
Michael Boshammer and Oliver Fietz have been appointed as managing directors of corporate venturing unit T-Venture as Patrick Meisberger leaves the company.
Henry leaves Blue Orange for greener pastures
Adrien Henry is leaving waste and water management company Suez Environnement’s corporate venturing unit in order to lead a biowaste subsidiary.