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Hsu sails to Qualcomm Ventures
Qualcomm’s strategic investment unit has hired Stephanie Hsu to join fellow Brazil-based director Michel Glezer.
Singtel boosts corporate venture funds to $350m
Singapore’s largest telecommunications company has hiked its venture arm’s operating capital by $100m as it looks to expand its international investments.
Sheyindemi exits from Wayra UK
Margaret Sheyindemi announced her departure after working for Telefónica’s CVC unit for more than three years.
Daily Deals Round Up: August 1, 2022
Actis is set to acquire a majority stake in Mitsui and Equinor-backed Yellow Door Energy while GMO, Yara International and Digital Garage all backed Jai Kisan's $50m series B round.
Daily Deals Round Up: July 28, 2022
Cisco Investments helped internet browser developer Island boost its series B round to $125m while Nufarm led crop protection technology producer Enko's $70m series C.
Daily Deals Round Up: July 27, 2022
360 Security and CATL helped Hozon Auto close a $1.5bn series D while Origin Energy and Tokyo Gas backed a $550m round for Octopus Energy.
SoftBank’s Misra to launch $6bn fund
Rajeev Misra will step back from his role at the Japanese investment company, following a spate of recent departures.
Mitsui Chemicals explores new products with CVC launch
Mitsui Chemicals’ newly formed $36.8m 321Force unit will focus on healthcare, mobility, ICT and sustainable materials.
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Telstra Ventures targets $400m for Fund III
The Telstra-sponsored venture firm expects to raise $350m to $400m for its Fund III in the next few weeks, with backing from institutional investors.
Daily Deal Round Up: April 27, 2022
Corporate-backed medical imaging technology producer Lunit is preparing to float in South Korea while cancer drug developer Pheast secured $76m from investors including Alexandria Venture Investments.
Daily Deal Round Up: April 21, 2022
SK Hynix, Marvell and M12 helped data centre technology producer D-Matrix pull in $44m while health insurance provider SafetyWing raised $35m from investors including Digital Garage and CreditEase.
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Hsu sails to Qualcomm Ventures
Qualcomm’s strategic investment unit has hired Stephanie Hsu to join fellow Brazil-based director Michel Glezer.
Sheyindemi exits from Wayra UK
Margaret Sheyindemi announced her departure after working for Telefónica’s CVC unit for more than three years.
Mitsui Chemicals explores new products with CVC launch
Mitsui Chemicals’ newly formed $36.8m 321Force unit will focus on healthcare, mobility, ICT and sustainable materials.
Deutsche Telekom helps Everphone raise $200m
The on-demand digital device provider plans to expand through replicating its collaboration with existing investor Deutsche Telekom.