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Former Avanta member Mishra joins Hitachi Ventures

Deepak Mishra, who was part of CSAA and MS&AD’s respective CVC units, will focus on data and AI in his principal role at Hitachi Ventures.

Mar 13, 2024

Pulman promoted at Truist Ventures

After serving two years as senior associate, Joshua Pulman has been promoted to senior vice president at Truist’s CVC unit.

Mar 13, 2024

Thomson Reuters to invest $8bn in AI

The Canada-headquartered media group will invest over $100m per year in generative AI companies in a bid to enhance its offerings.

Mar 12, 2024

HSBC tackles challenge of stepping into Silicon Valley Bank's shoes

A year after buying the UK subsidiary of the bankrupt US lender, HSBC is building out a business of lending to startups and venture capitalists in the US.

Mar 12, 2024

Rajaram to lead Aflac Global Ventures

Bharat Rajaram will serve as the managing director and head of Aflac Global Ventures.

Mar 11, 2024

Barth and McCrackan promoted at Yamaha Motor Ventures

Daniel Barth and Ryan McCrackan have been promoted from senior associates to principals at Yamaha Motor Ventures.

Mar 11, 2024

Pywell gets promotion at Hines Global Ventures

The US property developer has named Hugo Pywell a UK director at its CVC unit, where he has worked since 2022.

Mar 6, 2024

M12’s Stewart moves up to managing partner

Michael Stewart, who was a partner at software producer Microsoft’s CVC unit, will lead investments in generative AI, gaming and deeptech.

Mar 6, 2024

Other News

Eso to oversee Medtronic’s CVC operations

Chris Eso, formerly VP of M&A and portfolio manager at Medtronic, will lead the medical device group’s corporate venture capital initiatives.

Mar 4, 2024

National Grid looks to speed up startup collaboration as net zero pressures…

Steve Smith, the new head of National Grid Partners, has shifted focus to technologies that directly impact the operation of the power grid.

Feb 29, 2024

Zacua Ventures nets $56m for first fund from 19 corporates

Volvo, Cemex and Procore are among the limited partners backing Zacua’s investments into next-generation construction

Feb 27, 2024

The Big Deal: Samsung joins carmakers in backing rare earth-free magnet startup…

There will not be enough rare earth metals to make the magnets industry needs in the next decade so the race is on to find alternatives.

Feb 23, 2024

Nationwide Ventures’ Balicki gets promotion

Josh Balicki, formerly a senior associate at Nationwide Ventures, has taken a new role as a principal at the US insurer’s CVC unit.

Feb 21, 2024

Nishi to lead startup investments for Inpex

Masatoshi Nishi, who has been with the Japanese oil and gas producer for more than a decade, will oversee CVC activities for the firm.

Feb 21, 2024

Editor's Picks

The Big Deal: EH2 becomes hydrogen tech's first unicorn

Ten corporate investors were part of a $380m series C round this week, including Fortescue, United Airlines, Rio Tinto, Amazon, Microsoft and BP.

Oct 6, 2023

Reality check: Has the IRA made the US a magnet for cleantech…

The US's $369bn climate legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), promises to put the US at the forefront of the clean energy transition, but the act has its limitations.

Oct 5, 2023

From AR to biochar – the thinking behind Stellantis' startup investments

Adam Bazih, head of Stellantis Ventures, says we're heading for a golden age of mobility tech as sustainable vehicles become affordable.

Jul 26, 2023

The Atlanta Hawks have a VC fund — but it isn't targeting…

David Garcia, head of National Basketball Association team the Atlanta Hawks' venture fund, is targeting consumer experience ventures rather than sports technology.

Jul 21, 2023
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