From helping blind fans 'watch' games to combatting concussion and updating sports media for the 2020s, these companies are looking to change how sport is played and viewed.

The hire is part of its goal to strengthen its presence in the biotech sector and expand its international investment platform.

The corporate venturing unit officially launched after several months in stealth.

Murphy moves from The Coca-Cola Company to Greycroft to lead global strategic relationships.

Shaw was vice president of M&A at Synchrony Ventures before working in institutional VC.

Goman, who previously headed BAT's cannabis unit, takes over from Juan Palacios as head of Btomorrow Ventures.

If a venturing unit want to maximise a startup’s chance of scaling its technology in a corporate, it should become a customer, says Cencosud Ventures’ Pascual.

January 2025 saw 53 corporate-backed startup exits, marking a 47% year-on-year increase and the highest total since early 2023, with deal values soaring to $4.52bn.

Takeshi Munemasa worked in various corporate development roles at Japan's Norinchukin Bank before taking on his new role.

The Ki Tua Fund brings on Ma from French VC Capagro to head European investments.