Intel and Alibaba-backed database software producer MariaDB agreed a $672m reverse merger while predictive analytics provider Pecan AI was one of three GV investments.

Constuction materials marketplace RenoRun's $142m Schneider Electric-backed series B round headed up some large rounds for Canadian companies also including League and Ekona Power.

Luca Maria Rossi set up the New Frontiers unit in late 2020.

SoftBank led digital pharmacy Alto's $200m series E round as well as a $130m series B round for rent data software provider Esusu.

Ørjan Aukland had spent two-and-a-half years as head of corporate M&A and corporate venturing at industrial group Lyse before joining GreenCap last August.

SoftBank Vision Fund 2 helped blockchain technology provider Blockdaemon close a $207m series C round while Qualcomm-backed audio equipment brand BoAt is targeting $246m in its flotation.

Q&A with Fernando Impuesto, general manager; Emilio Martínez, head of open innovation and corporate venturing; and Sergio García, head of venture building, Enagás Emprende

SoftBank Vision Fund 2 helped revenue growth technology provider 6sense close a $200m series E round at a $5.2bn valuation, cash used to acquire Gree-backed sales software developer Saleswhale.

Annual review: O&G Q4 2021

Shell Ventures intends to invest the capital over the next six years to support energy technology startups and scale-ups.