The German VC group, which operated independently with two $1bn funds, now has $322m from Rocket Internet's balance sheet to invest.

Scott Moonly will lead the advanced materials producer’s healthcare fund, sustainability fund and internal ventures.

Japan's Tokyu Land joined the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to back University of Tokyo’s third investment initiative, ASA Fund.

Hideaki Matsuoka, formerly venture unit head at the pharmaceutical firm’s accelerator programme, has become head of ideation and creation.

The $180m fund invests in technology companies primarily in Oman and the broader Middle East region.

CLP has invested in Future Energy Ventures Fund II to accelerate digital solutions for the energy transition.

Bitdefender Voyager Ventures will invest in cybersecurity, data analytics and AI-focused startups.

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Shalei Holway, formerly senior adviser at the US government's Small Business Investment Company, has reportedly become head of portfolio development at RTX’s CVC arm.

Maria Leontiou was head of business development and growth for the Greek bank before taking her new position.

Vivian Cheng, formerly principal at venture firms CRV and Javelin Venture Partners, has joined the German industrial group’s CVC arm.

Jordan Turk, a nine-year veteran at the vehicle propulsion system producer, ascended to innovation and technology strategist.

The US petroleum supplier will continue to target areas such as decarbonisation, energy storage and carbon capture.

Bain alumni-founded Vendelux, Common Sense Privacy, Duckbill, Hived and Qube received funding from the management consultancy-backed fund.