Reese Schroeder and Tom Mastrobuoni are reportedly looking to leave due to the unit's imminent move from Chicago to Arkansas.

Every day, Global University Venturing rounds up the smaller investments from across the university innovation ecosystem in its deal net.

University of Bristol-backed incubator Engine Shed has hired Marty Reid as its new head, with Reid also taking over as chief executive of SetSquared Bristol's parent Science Research Foundation.

Allied Minds' co-CEOs and chairman are under pressure from activist investor Crystal Amber despite having only taking their posts in June 2019.

Ryan Miller has moved from a role overseeing corporate venturing and M&A at Anthem to a corporate development position at Change Healthcare.

Corporate venturing unit Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC has appointed Chris Picariello president following the retirement of Tom Heyman.

Managing director Amy Francetic has departed from Invenergy, GE, Schneider Electric and WEC Energy-backed venture firm Energize Ventures.

Smoking cessation service Carrot has hired Busy Burr as president and CEO, months after she left Humana after setting up its corporate venturing arm.

Venture firm GR Capital has hired Jason Ball, a former managing director at corporate venturing unit Qualcomm Ventures, as its latest partner.

Aster Capital, originally formed by corporates Schneider Electric and Alstom, has promoted Jérome Joaug from principal to partner.