Volvo, Cemex and Procore are among the limited partners backing Zacua’s investments into next-generation construction

The Brazilian education and health provider is expanding its startup investments following a strategic update last year.

The truck maker’s corporate venturing unit expands its ranks with the Deloitte alumnus.

Ian Medford-Gonzalez will join Mexico-based startup Kuona as chief of staff and head of finance.

Henrique Maggi leaves Irani Ventures to join the beauty company’s venture unit.

The food maker and asset manager is one of the few Central American companies to step into venture capital.

The unnamed fund will invest in startups promoting sustainability and tackling issues around single use plastics, textiles and wood construction.

The corporate venture capital unit will invest in a fund run by Mendoza Ventures, a VC firm focused on fintech, AI and cybersecurity.

Kamay Ventures already handles startup investments for Coca-Cola and Arcor in Latin America and has added the Mexican bakery group to its LPs.

Brazil's corporate venturing units are mostly less than 3 years old but have been set up in a way that maximises chances of success.