Korea has a strong roster of startups providing software for industry and large conglomerates. They are now finding markets abroad, too.
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Michalak joins Ukrainian energy company DTEK as clean tech investor
After 12 years as an investor with Octopus, Lukasz Michalak has moved to the Ukrainian energy firm DTEK to work on clean tech investments.
Pangaea Ventures on the hunt for Asian deeptech with new $85m fund
The Canadian venture firm is opening an office in Asia as Asian corporations flock to invest in its fifth fund and largest fund.
Korean startups look for corporate investors as ecosystem faces crunch
Korean startups offer juicy morsels for international investors amid a tough funding climate and as the government relaxes CVC rules.
Brooks leaves mining company Anglo American’s CVC
Dawn Brooks has joined consultancy Wood Mackenzie after spending three years at Anglo American’s CVC, Decarbonisation Ventures.
Koranteng joins Sony Innovation Fund in Africa
The Japanese electronics producer named Kwame Koranteng an investment manager for its CVC arm, representing its first Africa-based investor.
Aramco Ventures appoints Nechiti as investment director
Ionel Nechiti joined Saudi Aramco’s CVC subsidiary’s North American team led by managing directors Jim Sledzik and Daniel Carter.
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.
Energy transition is pushing mining companies to innovate faster, says Vale Ventures head
Bruno Arcadier says scaling up startups to handle the vast volumes of the mining industry is a key challenge.
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.
Indian oil company BPCL announces CVC plan
Indian state-backed petroleum company Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) has announced a five-year growth plan which will establish a corporate venture capital arm.
Time for Latin America to come out of stealth mode as an energy powerhouse
Latin America’s energy transition is rarely reported on but the region is a secret leader in this. Its decarbonisation journey offers opportunities for the rest of the world.
Wyszynski joins Eneco Ventures as investment director
The former founder was an adviser to startups before taking on the new investing role.
Powerlist 2024: Crispin Leick
Crispin Leick, managing director or EnBW New Ventures, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.