Industrial

Caterpillar and Volvo Construction Equipment have exited online machinery auction platform IronPlanet through an acquisition by Ritchie Bros Auctioneers.

Kaloyan Andonov of GCV Analytics, and James Mawson, Global Corporate Venturing's founder and editor-in-chief, review the latest deals for a core subsector within cars.

The digital health fund, launched by Astellas Pharma and MPM Capital late last month, will initially look to invest up to $6m in two to three deals per year.

The State of Startup/Corporate Collaboration 2016 report suggests 67% of corporates prefer early interaction, with 82% saying interaction was at least somewhat important.

Turner's strategic investment as part of a $45m round for Refinery29 is part of an ongoing trend that likely spells the end for what we think of as 'old media'.

Vosik Shamsiev, a venture partner at Japan-based corporate venturing unit TEL Venture Capital since 2014, is leaving to pursue opportunities in Canada.

Marcin Hejka, who oversees Intel Capital's activity in Greater Europe and India, has spoken to GCV about the unit's strategic focus.

Autodesk supplied part of the cash, taking Formlabs' total funding to $55m, and plans to partner the 3D printing company on software integration and marketing.

Autodesk supplied part of the cash, taking Formlabs' total funding to $55m, and plans to partner the 3D printing company on software integration and marketing.