Todorova, who had spent some three years overseeing Sumitomo's European food and agriculture technology portfolio in Europe, is taking leave.

Albena Todorova, head of agriculture and food technology ventures at Japan-based trading group Sumitomo’s European subsidiary, has left for a summer sabbatical.

In a blog post, Todorova said: “Just wanted to say a very big thank you to everyone who supported our small but brave team in the last years — colleagues, partners, co-investors, entrepreneurs, everyone — your passionate and heartfelt support is amazing, and even the little we have done would have not been possible without you.

“My biggest…

James Mawson

James Mawson is founder and chief executive of Global Venturing.