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Tag: Energy
Rösnick moves up at Wepa Ventures
Till Rösnick, who joined the paper towel producer’s CVC unit in 2020 as an investment manager, has been appointed as managing director.
Energy companies increase investment in cybersecurity startups
Energy corporates are increasing investment in cybersecurity startups with particular focus on zero-trust solutions and post-quantum security.
Spinout spotlight: ETH spinout Optiml uses AI to decarbonise real estate
A hands-off approach from the Swiss university makes starting a software company like Optiml — which is using AI to map out CO² cuts in real estate — easier, says CEO Evan Petkov.
Tech transfer professional Watts-Pass joins TDK Ventures
After her role in Cambridge’s technology transfer office, Elena Watts-Pass has made her first move into corporate venture capital at TDK Ventures.
Hoffmann leaves Ørsted’s CVC unit
Maria Emilie Danø Hoffmann spent six years at the Danish renewables company where she focused on driving the green energy transition.
Krishnan to lead cleantech incubation for LG Nova
LG’s incubation unit hired Ramkumar Krishnan, who worked at multiple renewable energy companies, to identify cleantech opportunities.
EnBW New Ventures invests in climate VC fund
Venture firm Vireo Ventures has received an undisclosed sum from the utility’s CVC unit, representing the latter’s second fund investment.
Gonçalves to head up EDP Ventures
GCV Emerging Leader Frederico Gonçalves is now partner and managing director of the CVC arm, following former head Luís Manuel’s departure.
Emasa Ventures ceases operations
The Chilean auto parts manufacturer has shut down its $20m startup investment subsidiary and its Emasa Mobility Hub after three years.
Powerlist 2024: Gareth Burns
Gareth Burns, head of BP Ventures, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.
Japanese electronics maker Edion launches $63m CVC to address ageing population
Co-managed by Innoh Associates, the CVC unit will operate for seven years and back strategic areas such as marketing, retail, energy and AI.
Fujitsu Ventures starts impact investing
The IT conglomerate’s $64m CVC subsidiary has made its first impact investment in microfinance service Gojo & Company.
Seven startups that can help decarbonise heavy industry
Heavy industry accounts for 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions but is notoriously difficult to decarbonise. These startups are developing solutions, from new thermal energy storage and fusion reactor design to emissions monitoring.