Unilever Ventures raises $450m, as first reported in our April magazine, as part of a profile of Unilever Ventures, which we named the most influential consumer sector unit in corporate venturing.

Unllever Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company Unilever has made plans to increase its assets under management with its latest $450m fund from its parent, it has emerged.

The 11-year-old Unilever Ventures unit agreed the funds at the end of last year, and has already sealed its first deal, although it is yet to be disclosed.

Martin Grieve, global managing director of Unilever Ventures, said: “The fact Unilever is committing to our third fund is recognition…