Mark Dryden, Francisco Larrondo and Gracia Lagos have joined the Chilean firm’s CVC arm led by GCV Emerging Leader Brian Walsh.
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Why Brazil’s Gerdau chose to take back its CVC
It is difficult for third-party firms with multiple clients to gain a good understanding of any single company, says head of CVC of Brazilian steelmaker Gerdau.
Aquanow to target digital asset startups through new fund
The digital asset software producer plans to make between one and two investments a month out of its AQN Digital Ventures Fund, having backed seven startups so far.
Crypto firm Bitget forms $100m fund
The crypto trading firm’s new initiative will target companies that can help develop its offerings, and it follows the Web3 Fund in April.
CVC Unplugged: Brazil’s startup ecosystem is ripe for corporate investment
The South American country’s startup ecosystem has matured to the point that corporates are saying it is a perfect time to invest, says Alya Ventures’ Cassio Spina on the CVC Unplugged podcast.
CVC Unplugged: Bringing a CVC back in-house
Having been brought in-house after being outsourced, Gerdau Next Ventures points to the growing confidence of Brazilian corporates when it comes to CVC.
Prosus Ventures leads Plerion’s $10m seed round
The Sydney-based cloud security company’s latest round is led by Prosus Ventures, which has invested in Australia for the first time.
Coke launches $137.7m sustainability fund
The beverage giant and eight of its bottlers are pitching in to invest in sustainability across their ecosystem.
New Zealand dairy company Fonterra targets microbiome investments
Fonterra launched an investment arm last month and its first deal, a $10m funding round US startup Pendulum, targets gut health.
Fonterra launches NSS fund
The New Zealand dairy producer’s Nutrition Science Solutions unit has disclosed a $10m investment in US microbiome startup Pendulum.
The Big Deal: Helium Health heads Nigeria’s new wave of tech startups
Helium’s $30m series B attracted several international corporates, and its healthcare software suite is an example of how Nigeria’s companies are moving on from traditional areas like fintech.
Anauate heads innovation at Ambev
Thais Ricupero Anauate will lead investments in the evolving beverage sector at AB InBev’s Brazilian subsidiary.
Opportunity for corporate investors in Brazil as VC froth subsides
Gabriela Toribio tells us why Wayra Brasil and the newly formed Vivo Ventures have an inside track in a market where early-stage funding is plummeting.
Driving to electrify Latin America
Wind Ventures chief Brian Walsh talks about the race to electrify vehicles and provide a launchpad into the region.