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CSAA to wind down CVC activities
Avanta Ventures will not make new investments but managing partner Sanjiv Parikh will remain at the unit to manage the existing portfolio.
Feb 8, 2024German car parts maker Hella moves venture unit to Detroit
Hella Ventures has moved its team to Michigan to be closer to the centre of the US automotive sector.
Feb 7, 2024Crowdstrike and AWS focus on cybersecurity startups for new accelerator
The AWS & Crowdstrike Cybersecurity Accelerator will support EMEA-based cybersecurity startups and provide entrepreneurs with technical expertise and potential funding.
Feb 7, 2024Corporate-backed startup Runway launches $10m AI fund
AI video generator Runway is backed by corporations including Alphabet, Nvidia and Salesforce Ventures.
Feb 7, 2024Energy was the only corporate investment area not to fall in 2023…
Solar energy and grid storage saw some of the biggest funding rounds as falling prices put these clean energy options into the mainstream.
Feb 7, 2024National Grid Partners unveils new leadership team
The UK utility’s CVC unit will be led by Stephen Smith, who is joined by GCV Powerlist member Pradeep Tagare, among others.
Feb 6, 2024Perez leaves Deutsche Bank CVC
Deutsche Bank Venture Capital’s former CVC head, Gil Perez, will join law firm Freshfields in April as its California-based chief innovation officer.
Feb 6, 2024Nio Capital raises $417m for China-focused fund
The VC firm co-founded by Chinese EV maker Nio will continue to invest in automotive and energy technology companies locally through its new fund.
Feb 6, 2024Takeda Ventures loses global head
GCV Powerlist member Michael Martin will reprise his president and CEO roles at Plexium, after more than a decade at Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
Feb 6, 2024Age is just a number: 10 spinouts trying to cheat death
What if living to 100 was the norm rather than the exception for humans? Here are 10 companies using university research to make it happen.
Feb 4, 2024SK's US investment arm Hico Capital launches venture fund with Bow Capital
The Hico-Bow Joint Fund is backed by unnamed LPs and will invest in early-stage startups focusing on AI, healthcare and machine learning innovations.
Feb 2, 2024Burns brings new strategy to BP's beefed-up $1bn venture spending
BP has significantly increased its capital allocation to its venture unit. Some 90% will go to energy transition, says head of unit Gareth Burns.
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