ReVolt Technology, a Switzerland-based developer of rechargeable batteries backed by German energy company RWE’s corporate venturing unit, has hired Wade Guindy as chief operating officer and executive vice president of technology.
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Jaffe becomes Glam’s numbers man
Glam Media, a female-focused media company backed by Germany-based corporate venturing fund Burda Digital, has hired Bruce Jaffe as its chief financial officer (CFO) and executive vice president of corporate development.
Smith takes up balance of a Kenda company
US-listed energy services company Smith International has acquired the remaining shares in @Balance from fund manager Kenda Capital.
Intel finds room for Caring deal
Intel Capital, the corporate venturing division of US-based chip maker Intel, has invested $4m in US-based Caring, a company founded in 2007 to provide information to people taking care of the elderly.
Intel backs Virtustream A round
Intel Capital, the corporate venturing division of US-based chip maker Intel, has invested in the $15m series A extension round of Virtustream, a provider of virtual technology company.
Tessera buys venture-backed Siimpel
Nasdaq-listed peer Tessera Technologies has bought Siimpel, a technology company backed by multiple corporate venturing units, for $15m.
Novocell becomes ViaCyte
US-based medical research company Novocell changes its name to ViaCyte after raised more than $80m, including from Johnson & Johnson’s corporate venturing unit.
Drugs veteran Gemayel takes FoldRx chair
FoldRx Pharmaceuticals, a US-based drug developer backed by strategic investor Novartis, has made Georges Gemayel its executive chairman.
ActiveVideo joins TAG team
US-based media company ActiveVideo Networks, which is backed by multiple strategic investors, has acquired peer TAG Networks.
GoTV gets Hands-On deal
GoTV Networks, a US-based media company for mobile phones backed by two strategic investors, has bought application-development business of Hands-On Mobile.
Manifold makes smart move in latest deal
OutSmart Power Systems, a US-based energy management developer previously backed by strategic investor Manifold Products, has raised $200,000 towards a $4m equity round.
Accertify raises debt and equity
Accertify, a US-based provider of online fraud prevention software, has raised $700,000 in equity, debt, rights and securities.
Alberta backs Enerkem fuels
Canada-based power producer Alberta Energy has invested C$3.35m ($3.1m) in Enerkem Technologies, a Montreal-based provider of synthetic gas and other alternative fuels.
CEB buys Iconoculture for venture exit
Nasdaq-listed Corporate Executive Board has agreed to buy US-based consumer research and advisory company Iconoculture from its corporate venturing owner.