A wave of corporate-backed launches are continuing to take place in the blockchain VC space despite concerns valuations in the sector have spiralled.

Prior to joining Evolv, Bill Pescatello, a former GCV Rising Stars award winner, had spent seven years at Lightbank

Cisco had agreed to back Jon Sakoda, founder of Decibel and a former GCV Rising Stars award winner.

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

The hire follows wave of senior moves in the healthcare corporate venturing ecosystem

He has been responsible for investor relations and fund administration of Swisscom’s two external funds.

She said: “After 14 incredible years at Sky I am excited to be taking on a new and exciting challenge."

JP Morgan Asset Management's (JPMAM) sustainability-focused growth private equity investment business adds co-head.

Walmart has been increasingly active at starting up and backing startups, including financial technology startup Hazel.

Johnson & Johnson pivots earlier stage, reflected in the NewCo Creation unit it set up.