The ¥5bn fund will be operated jointly with Simplex Capital Investment and invest in content and technology-focused startups.

The early-stage corporate venture unit is raising its fifth AI-focused fund.

The unit will invest in advanced systems and robotics, climate and energy and human health technologies.

The state-owned energy company has announced a new fund to invest in hydrogen startups across the value chain.

Munich Re Ventures has launched a $125m fund with capital from insurer HSB, to be invested in technology for de-risking industry.

Guy's and St Thomas's and Kings College Hospital started the fund in 2021 to see if an NHS VC fund could succeed. Now it has partnerships and funding from US hospital groups.

Early-stage VC Velocity manage the independently run fund, which backs spinouts from the Canadian university.

The company will deploy an undisclosed amount over the next five years into real estate developments.

Despite the Trump administration's tariffs impacting target sectors, Bosch Ventures has launched a sixth fund, focusing on deep tech.

The venture capital collective has recruited more than 80 credit unions for its second fintech-focused fund.