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Rodrigues joins BP Ventures as Europe MD

Kevin Rodrigues will take over the Europe-related duties from fellow managing director Sophia Nadur, who will focus on the global south.


Apr 30, 2024

Kodama bids 31Ventures farewell

Takeshi Kodama, formerly executive manager at Mitsui Fudosan’s CVC unit, will now lead the property developer’s business development team.

Apr 30, 2024

Auto investors shift focus to startups that make EVs cheaper to own

Amid declining sales of electric vehicles investors are searching for technologies that lower the cost of buying and owning EVs.

Apr 30, 2024

Tencent bets on China’s growing healthcare needs

Around 11% of Tencent's startup investments have been in the healthcare sector over the past five years as the internet company diversifies.

Apr 29, 2024

Global Founders Capital becomes the CVC arm of Rocket Internet

The German VC group, which operated independently with two $1bn funds, now has $322m from Rocket Internet's balance sheet to invest.

Apr 26, 2024

Moonly to head CVC operations at WL Gore & Associates

Scott Moonly will lead the advanced materials producer’s healthcare fund, sustainability fund and internal ventures.

Apr 26, 2024

Real estate developer Tokyu Land backs university deeptech fund

Japan's Tokyu Land joined the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to back University of Tokyo’s third investment initiative, ASA Fund.

Apr 25, 2024

Matsuoka promoted at Astellas Discovery Accelerator

Hideaki Matsuoka, formerly venture unit head at the pharmaceutical firm’s accelerator programme, has become head of ideation and creation.

Apr 25, 2024

University of Tokyo investment arm forms deeptech fund

University of Tokyo’s third investment fund reached a first close with capital from Tokyu Land and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Apr 25, 2024

The new wave of insurtech startups wants to partner, not disrupt

The first wave of insurtech startups hit the wall trying to fight the industry's biggest players. Now, insurance CVCs say they're seeking the ones embracing a partnership model.

Apr 25, 2024

China electricity company CLP backs energy-focused VC fund

CLP has invested in Future Energy Ventures Fund II to accelerate digital solutions for the energy transition.

Apr 24, 2024

Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender launches CVC

Bitdefender Voyager Ventures will invest in cybersecurity, data analytics and AI-focused startups.

Apr 24, 2024
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