Yango Ventures will focus on early-stage startups in the online-to-offline, B2B SaaS and fintech sectors to drive digital transformation.

2025 was supposed to be the year many promising tech companies listed on public markets but volatility may limit IPOs.

Tokyo Metro Ventures will target startups that can improve the value of its stations and solve issues on its lines.

The utility's corporate venture arm, National Grid Partners, is reserving $100m for AI deals as it looks to tackle electrification and the energy needs of data centres.

Anchor investor Shanghai Industrial Investment targets opportunities in biomedical sectors, including neurodegeneration and gene therapy.

In a step up from his previous investor role, Luo will lead investments in infrastructure software, emerging data centre technologies and healthcare. 

Marinus Oosterbeek and Vincent Baillin will lead the French bank's Opera Tech Ventures unit as it reorganises its venture activities.

IAGi Ventures will invest in startups improving efficiency, sustainability and customer experience.

The transportation and airport logistics group will invest in mobility and sustainability startups.

Half of the spinouts from the universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey raised seed funding in 2024.