Paula Sorrell will join George Mason University as associate vice-president of innovation and economic development in May.

Linnéa Lindau has left her position as chief executive of Chalmers Ventures after four and a half years, with Gunnar Fernström becoming interim CEO.

Jasan Fitzpatrick, previously general counsel at L&G’s investment unit, has been appointed managing director of principal investment to focus on build-to-rent and affordable housing segments.

Oil provider Helen has hired Fortum alunmus Mikko Huumo to set up a $55m coprorate venturing fund that will focus on transition in the energy industry.

Northern Illinois University has appointed Luke Sebby as director for innovation partnerships and tech transfer.

The venture fund has appointed GCV Powerlist member Rajesh Swaminathan, who had led Amat’s corporate venturing unit for nearly two years, as a venture partner.

Amrish Rau, who headed investments for PayU, has taken on the CEO role at corporate-backed merchant services provider Pine Labs.

Silicon Road Ventures has hired Ross Kimbel, who had previously ran WeWork Labs for five months, as managing director.

Seal Software is set to be acquired by DocuSign, which invested $15m in the contact-management software provider last year.

Accenture's corporate venture capital unit has promoted entrepreneur in residence Tom Lounibos and hired Jake Kaldenbaugh.