The National Centre for Genomic Analysis, based in Barcelona, Spain, is preparing to launch a new spinout and is planning for several more following a revamp of its operations.

Alex Cochand, who helped Avios launch its startup investment programme in 2017, has returned to CVC through a director role at SEI Ventures.

The former managing director of the Spanish telecommunications company's investment unit has not disclosed where she is going next.

UK startup Nyobolt has developed battery technology that allows electric vehicle owners to fully charge their car in the same time it takes to fill a tank at the pump.

Corporate venture capital units see opportunities to invest despite the departure of financial VCs from startup financings.

Bertelsmann India Investments, a venture unit of media company Bertelsmann, has appointed Swati Murarka as its principal

Insurance industry veteran Tom Hoad will lead the collaborative industry initiative.

Salman Jaffrey was previously head of strategy at Wa'ed Ventures, an impact-driven venture capital fund of Aramco.

Kevin Weber will focus on fintech investments and enterprise capabilities at the investment arm of American Express.

The corporate VC arm invests in startups working at the intersection of food, agriculture, health and sustainability.

Niterra Group has promoted Daniel Hinz to managing director for its corporate venturing subsidiary, Global Venture Lab.

Newly formed fund The Edgeof is set to acquire the $2bn SoftBank unit and expand its investment scope to cover the wider Asian region.

Mitsui provided $25m for JSW Group spinoff JSW One Platforms while RWE led a $15m round for clean energy system provider Ryse Energy.

Bonnie Chau, principal at BCF Ventures, is one of our top 50 Rising Stars in corporate venturing in 2023.