Verizon's corporate venture arm has stopped making investments and its lead executives have left the company, GCV understands.

Jordan McAlister has left the US telecoms firm after nearly three years leading its venture and innovation strategy.

Deutsche Telekom’s VC spinout’s third growth fund closed at $330m while DTCP and Porsche-backed Incharge Capital reached a $120m first close.

The Australian telecom firm’s VC affiliate changed its name to reflect its independent identity since spinning out in 2018.

Terry Doyle, managing partner of Telus Global Ventures, is one of the leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.

Alexander Helmke, managing director of T.Capital, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.

Europe is trying to create its own SpaceX effect, with a growing focus on backing smaller and nimbler spacetech companies.

Phillip Trauer, who spent seven years at Valor Capital Group, comes in following the departure of Gabriela Toribio earlier this year.

It took three people to replace the 20-year veteran head of Swisscom Ventures. Now the new team is ready to increase investment pace and plan for the next fund.

The former managing director of the Spanish telecommunications company's investment unit has not disclosed where she is going next.