Julien Fredonie, Honda Xcelerator Ventures’ head of Europe and Africa, says hard tech isn't riskier than other investment categories and Europe is well placed to play a big role in this area.

Aviva has expanded into university spinout investing following an earlier investment in the University of Cambridge's affiliated fund, Cambridge Innovation Capital.

Climate tech investors attracted to the US by the Inflation Reduction Act climate bill are now turning their eyes back to Europe.

Oliver Schmäschke will head the German telecoms company's investment arm T.Capital.

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

The launch of the fund follows Sanofi’s investment in a $1bn insulin production facility in Beijing, China.

The family-owned business aims to invest in startups in robotics, predictive analytics, autonomous logistics and next-generation energy solutions.

Daniel Gundel will join Funke to support its buy-and-build investment strategy.

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

Gratz brings energy industry and VC expertise to the EnBW New Ventures team.