Telus's corporate VC subsidiary has appointed Ravit Warsha Dor partner and investment director, extending its presence in Israel.

Tanja Dowe has a more than 20-year career in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors.

Tejas Rao is the first India-based team member of the French construction materials company’s corporate venture unit.

The LG Group-launched holding group’s LX Ventures will invest in clean energy, industrial automation, green materials and chip technology.

Patricia Stepp is leaving Skysong Innovations to become assistant vice-president for technology transfer at Rice University next month.

Fonterra launched an investment arm last month and its first deal, a $10m funding round US startup Pendulum, targets gut health.

Louis Fearn has been promoted to principal at JLR's corporate venture arm after three years as a venture investor.

Lisa Smith and Mike Rees have been appointed chief executive and chairman, respectively, of the recently launched university venture fund Midlands Mindforge.

Dedric Carter is joining UNC Chapel Hill to become chief innovation officer and vice chancellor for innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development.

The healthtech investor, formerly of Providence Ventures, will be based in Cincinatti, Ohio.