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Husk Power Systems has just raised $100m from investors including Shell to build 1,500 solar mini-grids in India and Nigeria in the next four to five years.
The beverage giant and eight of its bottlers are pitching in to invest in sustainability across their ecosystem.
Fonterra launched an investment arm last month and its first deal, a $10m funding round US startup Pendulum, targets gut health.
The New Zealand dairy producer’s Nutrition Science Solutions unit has disclosed a $10m investment in US microbiome startup Pendulum.
Thais Ricupero Anauate will lead investments in the evolving beverage sector at AB InBev’s Brazilian subsidiary.
Wind Ventures chief Brian Walsh talks about the race to electrify vehicles and provide a launchpad into the region.
Former CEO Ron Spector has been succeeded by Justin Greenstein, who was chief finance and operating officer.
Torq Ventures — which has gone from consultancy to full CVC unit in 3 years — is a sign of how fast Brazilian corporate venture is growing.
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