Jessica Silvaggi has been promoted to president of the UWM Research Foundation as her former boss Brian Thompson moves to UW-Milwaukee as chief innovation and partnership officer.

LSU’s Office of Innovation and Technology Commmercialization has brought in Spencer Rogers as its new director.

After GCV Powerlist member Yuko Sasahara Watanabe’s move to NTT Docomo’s lifestyle unit, the CVC arm named Jun Yasumoto president and CEO.

Prudencio launched and ran two investment funds at the e-commerce company.

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.