Chas Edwards leaves social news discovery service Digg for Google Ventures-backed Pixazza.

Kathleen Ligocki, previous head of Tower, GS and Ford, has taken the top job at Next Autoworks.

Jinesh Shah joins Godrej's Omnivore Capital corporate venturing fund.

Karen Rode becomes head of global private equity at Hewitt EnnisKnupp having previously been co-head of the $200m GE Healthymagination corporate venturing fund.

Former chief executive at Sixis takes same role at Nextreme Thermal Solutions.

US state pension fund severs ties with Pacific Corporate Group.

Having invested $190m over the past decade in technology to help its parent's energy operations, Chevron Technology Venture Investments ranked number one in its sector.

Erik Sebusch joins US-based venture capital firm CMEA Capital in a new role of partner to manage its strategic relations.

George Bell, a managing director of venture capital firm General Catalyst, replaces Daniel Olschwang, who will remain on Jumptap's board.