The incubator's first company, Rho-C, is based on technology developed in the company's submarine business.

The fund targets deeptech, edtech and software.

Maritime services company James Fisher launched a new corporate VC arm to look for new undersea technologies.

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The company seeks to address what it views as a poor system in Europe for technology transfer.

Trafigura's head of energy transition research and venture investment, Margaux Moore, has announced she is leaving the commodities trader.

The new fund – Bertelsmann Healthcare Investments – will provide capital and expertise to help startups develop and scale their business models.

After leaving Legal & General’s corporate VC team last year, Wathen will join Channel 4's media-for-equity team.

Mascha Bonk has returned to corporate venturing after a stint at a startup.

Amer Sheikh, who was previously at HSBC Ventures, will co-lead Novo Holdings' quantum investments.