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Natsume becomes Sumitomo's global head of corporate venturing

Tomomi Natsume will oversee CVC operations for the Japanese conglomerate across its global teams in Asia, Europe, US and Israel.


Apr 10, 2026

Toyota’s Woven Capital appoints Kato as chief investment officer

The fund also appointed Mia Panzer as its first chief operating officer to help them scale effectively across funds, regions and teams.

Apr 1, 2026

British Airways owner IAG seeks early-stage tech in AI, drones

International Airlines Group is opening applications for its 2026 accelerator programme and is looking for startups to solve challenges in scheduling and aircraft maintenance.

Mar 26, 2026

How Honda Xcelerator Ventures uses indirect investing as a strategic radar for…

Honda Xcelerator Ventures invests in several VC funds globally to gain insights into early stage breakthrough technologies.

Mar 23, 2026

Maersk halts VC investing, slims team to focus on venture clienting

The Danish shipping and logistics company will focus on commercial partnerships with startups instead of minority equity investing.

Mar 19, 2026

16 standout women in CVC in the UK

Our project to highlight the outstanding women working in corporate venturing now focuses on the UK.

Mar 6, 2026

Japan Airlines launches $50m second VC fund under new in-house ventures unit

With a new US-headquartered CVC arm, Japan Airlines looks to invest further beyond the core.

Mar 4, 2026

Ekberg steps down as CEO of Volvo Cars’ investment arm

Ann-Sofie Ekberg spent seven years at Volvo Cars, with the last two-and-a-half years as the head of the CVC unit.

Feb 25, 2026

Auto parts maker Aisin doubles VC fund to $100m

Japan-based Aisin has extended its partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures to 2036 as it expands into investment areas such as healthcare and energy.

Feb 24, 2026

Lane leaves VC role at car parts supplier BorgWarner

David Lane spent 17 yearss at auto suppliers before moving to WEX, where he will focus on European mobility business.

Feb 4, 2026

Graham joins Canadian telecoms company Telus's venture arm

Telus Global Ventures has hired Ted Graham, a former GM Ventures principal who was also General Motors' open innovation chief, as partner.

Feb 3, 2026

Zaitoun joins VC arm of International Airlines Group

Hani Zaitoun has a background in venture debt at HSBC and Silicon Valley Bank.

Feb 2, 2026
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