Koch Disruptive Technologies has promoted Israel-based director Jon Galitzer to a US managing director role.

After a decade at Air Liquide in various roles, most recently managing director for its CVC unit, Vincent Brillault joined Audacia.

Former East Ventures operating partner David Fernando Audy has moved to the Indonesian conglomerate’s Sinarmas Agribusiness and Food unit.

Jane Sajeekarn Prescott, who joined Siam Cement Group in 2016, has been promoted to lead its CVC unit as managing director.

Labour shortages and the ability to accelerate robot programming with genAI will breathe new life into the sector in 2024 say investors.

UK startup Nyobolt has developed battery technology that allows electric vehicle owners to fully charge their car in the same time it takes to fill a tank at the pump.

The fund, co-managed with a seed-stage VC firm, will target AI, robotics and internet-of-things across multiple industries.

It is no surprise to see genAI on this list, but semiconductors, EVs, green steel and batteries also featured heavily this year.

Alphabet’s early-stage investment unit has hired Michael McBride to seek out AI and open-source software startups.

The CVC is now under the auspices of Solvay’s spin-off Syensqo, which focuses on areas including clean mobility, EV batteries and hydrogen.