Matt Krna, formerly a partner at Japanese tech company SoftBank’s CVC, has launched a VC service company, Two Meter Capital.
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Camera manufacturer Nikon’s CVC launches a $51.5m fund
The US-based investment arm of Japanese camera manufacturer Nikon has partnered with Geodesic Capital to launch a $51.5m tech startup fund.
Taiwanese VC CDIB and Cool Japan Fund launch $62m cross-border fund
CDIB Capital Group, a subsidiary of Taiwan’s KGI Financial Holdings, has launched a $62m joint fund with a Japanese state-backed investment company.
UPDATED – Kfir joins Dell Technologies Capital as partner
After more than two years leading investments in tech startups, Omri Green is leaving Dell Technologies Capital to become a founder again.
Buckner joins BHP Ventures
Laurel Buckner will be the vice president of ventures at BHP Ventures where she will lead investments in the decarbonisation and green energy sectors.
Steager says goodbye to Touchdown Ventures
CVC veteran Eric Steager has left Touchdown Ventures and joined Purdue University subsidiary Purdue Ventures as managing director.
Pixie Dust Technologies explores “magic touch” dementia treatment
A Japan-based university spinout is exploring a sound and touch treatment for dementia.
Fintech deal value drops 92% as recession looms
The sector is vulnerable to the economic downturn as lenders pull back and higher interest rates crimp borrowing. But pockets of the sector continue to attract financing.
Comcast NBCUniversal commences SportsTech accelerator
Comcast NBCUniversal is seeking applications from developers of sports-related technologies for its SportsTech accelerator, which will invest $50,000 per company.
Lift Labs prepares third batch
Applications are open for the third batch of Comcast NBCUniversal’s Lift Labs accelerator, which will focus on connectivity and immersive experience technology.
Ubisoft Entrepreneurs Lab swings to Singapore
Game producer Ubisoft has started accepting applications from entertainment services and blockchain-focused startups for its fourth accelerator scheme in France and a new location in Singapore.
Doddala ascends at TIAA to head fintech strategy
Raja Doddala, formerly head of TIAA’s B2B digital team after co-founding CVC unit 7-Ventures, has been promoted to lead the company’s fintech strategy and development.
The challenge of battery tech investment
A range of new materials and technologies could yield vastly improved batteries for purposes including electric vehicles and grid storage.
Roli hits the right notes for Universal
Universal Music has joined a $12.8m funding round in music keyboard manufacturer Roli led by Balderton Capital.