Alessandro Levi will focus on investments in AI, deep tech and semiconductors in his new role.

He said he would continue to invest in AI, quantum and cybersecurity.

Okta has hired Alexa Fedyukova as vice-president of corporate development following a stint in the same role at cybersecurity specialist SentinelOne.

With more than $37bn invested across 444 deals, January 2026 saw corporates deploy more venture money than in almost any month in the past two years.

Ceili Cascarano will lead global investments and acquisitions.

Telus Global Ventures has hired Ted Graham, a former GM Ventures principal who was also General Motors' open innovation chief, as partner.

The new fund – Bertelsmann Healthcare Investments – will provide capital and expertise to help startups develop and scale their business models.

Corporate venture capital is now a common sight on the cap tables of university spinouts.

General Electric is hiring for a corporate venture arm that will invest on behalf of GE Healthcare, returning to CVC after a five-year gap.

He will take the helm of a healthcare hedge fund’s private investments strategy.