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

After three years at the Ki Tua Fund, Grieve will be looking for new opportunities.

Mexican beverage retailer Femsa named GCV Powerlist member Javier García Quiroga director of strategic planning, with wider tasks such as M&A.

After four years running the US retail giant's investment arm, Balasubramaniam has left to become McAfee's head of corporate development.

Many of the companies have financial and corporate venture backers, as businesses seek alternatives to single-use plastics.

The Yamaha Music Innovations Fund will invest in new technologies in the music business.

BTVs new £200m fund will target products that bring functional benefits, helping move BAT away from nicotine.

There was a 62% jump in exits for corporate-backed startups in November, with IPOs and acquisitions across a range of geographies and sectors but also some notable bankruptcies.

When companies face foundational change, the corporate investment unit can often become a pathfinder for new business ideas.