Quantum computing, alternative packaging and recycling technology are a few of the deeptech sectors that are emerging in Finland’s startup scene.
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Finch leaves Maersk Growth after five years
GCV Rising Star Oliver Finch’s departure from Maersk’s CVC unit follows those of Pter Votkjaer and Shereen El Zarkani in recent months.
SPH Ventures founder Chua departs
GCV Powerlist member Boon Ping Chua joined Cento Ventures after more than nine years as CEO of the CVC unit.
The 34 standout women in CVC on the US East Coast
Our mission to identify the outstanding women working in corporate investment continues with this list focused on the US East Coast.
Jenke to build CVC for German banking group BVR
Amberra will become the investment arm for the largest banking and insurance groups in Germany, with a mission to invest “beyond banking”.
Copel launches $30m venture fund with Vox Capital
The utility will target energy transition, smart cities and good governance investments through its new fund.
Korea plans $1.5bn fund to support deep tech startups
The new fund is part of a recent raft of measures to attract foreign investment in the country’s venture capital sector.
Volvo Group taps into early-stage deeptech startups
The Swedish transport company is testing out a new incubator programme as a way to work with very early-stage deeptech startups.
Where few dare to tread: Genting Ventures wrings value from Southeast Asian startups
The Malaysian conglomerate’s CVC plans to raise external capital in the future, potentially giving foreign investors access to the Southeast Asian tech ecosystem.
The Big Deal: Genesis gets $200m for its gen AI drug development
This is the latest in a series of healthcare AI businesses that Nvidia has backed, as generative AI adds a new dimension to drug discovery.
Biomedical technology incubator launches in Singapore
Public healthcare provider National Healthcare Group partnered with NTU Singapore and A*Star to launch Co11ab Novena, the first biomedtech incubator in Singapore
Lambert leaves National Grid Partners
Lisa Lambert, founding president of National Grid’s open innovation and CVC arm since 2018 and a multiple GCV Powerlist entrant, has exited from the company.
The Big Deal: Carbon capture’s first billion-dollar acquisition
Occidental’s $1.1bn purchase of portfolio company Carbon Engineering is a landmark moment for CCS startups, but who could be next on the M&A slate?
Kraken Ventures targets $100m for second fund
The crypto and fintech investment firm, an affiliate of crypto exchange Kraken, is raising capital for a second fund that will back companies through to IPO.