Anders had been one of the most active robotics and artificial intelligence investors while at iRobot.

Hanns Anders, investment manager at iRobot Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of iRobot, has joined online retailer Amazon’s Alexa Fund.

In a statement, Anders, a GCV Rising Stars award winner in 2016, said: “I am grateful to have been able to support such a talented group of founders and colleagues. I’m proud of the strategic and financial value we delivered, and wish the portfolio and iRobot the best.”

He had been one of the most active robotics and artificial…

James Mawson

James Mawson is founder and chief executive of Global Venturing.