IAG Firemark Ventures has already made its first investment from its second fund.

Australia-listed insurance provider IAG has committed $75m for its second corporate venture capital fund.

IAG Firemark Ventures has already made its first investment from its second fund, backing US-based Plnar, which uses computer imagery to created three-dimension renderings of home interiors.

The insurer set up IAG Firemark Ventures in 2014 before rolling out a $75m debut fund in 2016 under Ron Arnold, who left in 2020 and replaced as head by Scott Bishop last year following Danielle Handley’s promotion.

James Mawson

James Mawson is founder and chief executive of Global Venturing.