Investment in the sector has halved in the two years since Yamaha Motor Ventures launched its Sustainability Fund. So, it’s thinking more creatively about where it invests.
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Tritt gets promoted at Schreiber Ventures
GCV Rising Star Blair Tritt was appointed VP of CVC and partnerships at the milk-based food producer’s investment arm.
Gaming sector sees surge of interest from corporate investors
The gaming sector saw a surge in interest from corporate investors in April. Deals in India and China are also bouncing back.
This is what insurance sector investors are looking for now
Insurance CVCs are eyeing up the potential of AI even if regulation may make adoption slow. Climate risk mitigation and quantum are also on the menu. Blockchain — not so much.
Munich Re Ventures promotes three team members
Alex Kamenetskiy is now managing director at the CVC unit, while Ian Sanders and Sabeeha Islam are SVP and VP of portfolio development.
Shure gets promoted at Sella Direct Ventures
Jeremy Shure will continue to identify and invest in fintech startups in Europe and North America for Sella Group’s CVC unit.
Rodrigues joins BP Ventures as Europe MD
Kevin Rodrigues will take over the Europe-related duties from fellow managing director Sophia Nadur, who will focus on the global south.
Kodama bids 31Ventures farewell
Takeshi Kodama, formerly executive manager at Mitsui Fudosan’s CVC unit, will now lead the property developer’s business development team.
Moonly to head CVC operations at WL Gore & Associates
Scott Moonly will lead the advanced materials producer’s healthcare fund, sustainability fund and internal ventures.
Real estate developer Tokyu Land backs university deeptech fund
Japan’s Tokyu Land joined the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to back University of Tokyo’s third investment initiative, ASA Fund.
Matsuoka promoted at Astellas Discovery Accelerator
Hideaki Matsuoka, formerly venture unit head at the pharmaceutical firm’s accelerator programme, has become head of ideation and creation.
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.
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.