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Chad Bown, Houston-based managing director, is leaving the CVC team as it shifts strategy to mirror new priorities at the oil and gas company.

Igata will focus on new solutions for pre- and post-insurance processes and wellbeing, as well as a broad range of domains such as asset formation, mobility, healthcare, disaster prevention and mitigation, cybersecurity and green transformation.

Many of the first wave of alternative materials — from pineapple leathers to silk alternatives — failed. A handful of new startups, however, are attracting money and partnerships. Can it work better this time?

Large exits for AI companies pushed up investor returns in January, but sub-billion-dollar IPOs are on the rise as well.

Gubra Ventures will be headed by Zoë Johnson, a former founder and biotech researcher.

The investment arm will also make investments in VC funds.

JumpCloud Ventures will back identity, security, AI, and IT productivity developers, beginning with hiring verification startup Tofu.

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.

January 2026 was marked by large fundraising rounds and the launch of several healthcare funds.

Corporates including Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Meta are onboard for F/ai, which is providing support and tools to 20 AI startups.