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Rich Grant reposted thisRich Grant reposted thisNexCure, Inc. announced their $19M Series A, with participation by Cencora, a corporate partner of Cerity Partners Ventures. NexCure is building purpose-designed outpatient centers and technology to safely deliver advanced therapies (e.g. CAR-T) in community settings. We look forward to supporting NexCure as they improve patient access to these life-saving treatments. Learn more about Cencora Ventures and Nexcure at the link below. https://nexcure.com/news
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Rich Grant reposted thisRich Grant reposted thisCerity Partners Ventures is hiring Associates for our growing Built World and Technology investment teams. We are seeking ambitious, self-motivated individuals to help us identify and back leading AI, InsurTech, Home Services, and construction technology investments. This is a pre-MBA role, with a preference for candidates based in NYC or SF. Check out more details and an application link below, or share this with your network! https://lnkd.in/eby6Zpvg
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Rich Grant shared thisExciting update!Rich Grant shared thisOlympus is doubling down on MedTech innovation! We are pleased to announce the launch of Olympus Innovation Ventures Fund II, a $150M commitment to invest in promising MedTech startup companies focused on Gastrointestinal (GI), Urology, and Respiratory. See how we’re enhancing patient care. 👉 http://spkl.io/6047AirTS
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Rich Grant reposted thisRich Grant reposted thisFabric8Labs, a portfolio company of Cerity Partners Ventures’ corporate partner, Masco Ventures has announced a $50M financing round led by NEA and Intel Capital. Fabric8Labs is pioneering Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM), a breakthrough metal 3D printing process delivering ultra-high precision components for AI thermal management, RF communications, power electronics, and other advanced industrial applications. This investment will help Fabric8Labs scale U.S. manufacturing and drive innovation in next-generation manufacturing technologies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eyX4Fz3G
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Rich Grant reposted thisIt was a pleasure to speak with Brian Smiga of Alpha Partners to talk about our corporate venture strategy at Cerity Partners Ventures. Check out our interview below:Rich Grant reposted thisWhat if your investor could unlock your next big customer? Founders often chase capital but the smartest ones look for partners who bring more than money. That’s the power of corporate venture capital. In this episode of #DrivingAlpha, we sit down with David Horowitz, founder of Touchdown Ventures and now Partner at Cerity Partners Ventures, who helped build one of the top corporate VC platforms managing $1.5B+ across 20+ funds. 🎙️ We cover: ▪️How corporate VC can be a growth multiplier, not just funding ▪️How to use commercial relationships to de-risk early-stage bets ▪️The rise of vertical AI startups and where the real opportunities lie 👉 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ehqXYhaQ A special shoutout to our sponsor, Affinity.co and host Brian SmigaHow corporate venture capital drives startup growth | Alpha PartnersHow corporate venture capital drives startup growth | Alpha Partners
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Rich Grant reposted thisRich Grant reposted thisCerity Partners Ventures brings a unique approach to venture capital, bridging the gap between large corporations and high-growth startups. We work with corporations to design and manage custom Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) programs—turning disruption into opportunity through Venture Capital as a Service (VCaaS). We also work with entrepreneurs and investors, helping startups grow by connecting them with corporate partners that bring more than just capital—bringing market access, technical expertise, and strategic partnerships. With 25+ corporate clients having funded 100+ portfolio companies, Cerity Partners Ventures is proud to sit at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution. Follow @Cerity Partners Ventures and visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfGs98uD
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Rich Grant reposted thisRich Grant reposted thisColorcon Ventures (a corporate partner of Cerity Partners Ventures), has announced its investment into Phytolon, which leverages bio-manufacturing and precision fermentation to create high-quality natural food colors at scale. We look forward to working with Halim Jubran, Tal Zeltzer, and the rest of the management team alongside Colorcon® and our co-investors. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gSWYAAjU
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Rich Grant reposted thisRich Grant reposted thisSyntis Bio, a portfolio company of Colorcon Ventures (a corporate partner of Cerity Partners Ventures), has announced its oversubscribed $33M Series A led by Cerberus Ventures. Syntis is developing a polymer-based therapeutic that transiently coats the small intestine, with applications in weight loss and drug delivery. This funding will support the advancement of their portfolio, including moving two assets into Phase 1 studies. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eXYhjq-XSyntis Bio Closes $38 Million Financing to Accelerate Oral Therapies for Obesity and Rare DiseasesSyntis Bio Closes $38 Million Financing to Accelerate Oral Therapies for Obesity and Rare Diseases
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Rich Grant reposted thisRich Grant reposted thisAs a chief strategy officer, you may have witnessed—or even overseen—a corporate venture capital program that promised strategic insights and innovation access but delivered little beyond isolated investments and frustrated stakeholders. The statistics are telling: while many Fortune 500 companies have launched CVC programs, most struggle to integrate them effectively with core business operations or extract meaningful strategic value. In our latest Chief Strategy Officer Podcast episode, Todd Cassler reveals why most CVC programs fail and what separates the exceptions from the expensive "innovation theater" that many become. Discover the governance structures, measurement frameworks, and cultural shifts that enable CVC programs to deliver genuine strategic intelligence rather than just financial returns. Review our latest edition to learn how strategy leaders can design corporate venture capital programs that actually drive innovation and growth.Why Corporate Venture Capital Fails — And How to Make It Work (CSO Podcast #14)Why Corporate Venture Capital Fails — And How to Make It Work (CSO Podcast #14)Outthinker
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Rich Grant reacted on thisRich Grant reacted on thisWe're pleased to see several portfolio companies of our corporate partners recognized on Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best Startup Employers: Ambient AI, HqO, Interplay Learning, Kasa, Trust & Will, and VergeSense. Great companies, built with intention. https://lnkd.in/dGSX3ahrForbes 2026 America's Best Startup Employers - Ranked ListForbes 2026 America's Best Startup Employers - Ranked List
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Rich Grant liked thisRich Grant liked thisNexCure, Inc. announced their $19M Series A, with participation by Cencora, a corporate partner of Cerity Partners Ventures. NexCure is building purpose-designed outpatient centers and technology to safely deliver advanced therapies (e.g. CAR-T) in community settings. We look forward to supporting NexCure as they improve patient access to these life-saving treatments. Learn more about Cencora Ventures and Nexcure at the link below. https://nexcure.com/news
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Rich Grant reacted on thisRich Grant reacted on thisWe’re excited to officially welcome Kalefe Wright to the Board of Directors at OIC Philadelphia! Kalefe brings a dynamic blend of entrepreneurial spirit, corporate innovation, and investment expertise to our leadership team. A Senior Principal in the Philadelphia office of Cerity Partners, he is part of the food & agriculture practice at Cerity Partners Ventures, focusing on early and growth-stage investing in food & beverage technologies and brands. With more than a decade of experience in the food & beverage startup ecosystem, Kalefe has been a restaurant founder and an innovation leader at Bimbo Bakeries USA, contributing to Bimbo's innovation team and corporate venture capital practice. He began his career in debt capital markets sales & trading at Bank of America and Robert W. Baird & Co. Kalefe’s passion for innovation, workforce development, and economic opportunity makes him a powerful addition to our board. Please join us in giving Kalefe a warm OIC welcome! Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2NHud5X
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Rich Grant reacted on thisToday we officially announced NexCure's $19M Series A financing. Our mission is simple: expand access to advanced therapies like CAR-T by bringing them closer to where patients live. Too many patients face long travel distances, extended wait times, or limited access to these life-saving treatments. NexCure is building purpose-designed outpatient centers and technology to safely deliver these therapies in community settings—so more patients can receive care, closer to home. Grateful to our investors RA Capital Management, Cencora Ventures, and Oncology Ventures for supporting this vision, and to the growing NexCure team working to make it a reality. This is just the beginning.Rich Grant reacted on thisNexCure, Inc. has launched with $19 million in Series A financing and a mission to expand access to CAR-T and other advanced therapies by delivering life-saving treatments in community-based outpatient settings—bringing care closer to home for patients. https://nexcure.com/news
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Rich Grant reacted on thisRich Grant reacted on thisToday marks a new chapter for me, as set foot on the new journey of retirement. We all expect it to happen one day. But, when it does, you can't help but think back on the people who really made a difference in your career - you know...the ones who helped you along the way, gave you advice, mentorship, a listening ear, and the kind of nudging you need from time to time in order to move forward. I cannot possibly list all of those people here who have done that for me, but I will mention a few who really stand out. Chris Sharp (RIP) who gave me my first real job as a receptionist. Huntington T. Block (RIP) who taught me everything there is to know about humility and exceptional customer service. Mark Heesen (retired) who took a chance on me at the NVCA when I knew nothing about the venture capital industry and WOW...look at what happened! Emily Baker who without her infectious sense of humor would have left me in tears (not the good kind). Claudia Fan Munce who gave me the courage to stay the course in the face of adversity. Christina Riboldi who I feel fortunate to have collaborated with on many CVC events that were nothing short of amazing under her production. There are numerous others (especially women) who played a role in supporting me, as well. Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep doing what you are doing and remember you always have a choice to either build up or tear down. Having a positive impact on someone's life is the true measure of success in my book. Take it to the next level, please.
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Rich Grant reacted on thisRich Grant reacted on this18 years ago, I left Cisco to learn the art and craft of venture capital at an emerging firm called Lightspeed. The years go slowly, and then they go fast. Looking back on my tenure at Lightspeed, it’s humbling and inspiring to see what the team here has achieved and how much we have grown. Now, I’m embarking on a new adventure of my own. I’m excited to start and build a new, early-stage venture firm. I will remain a Venture Partner at Lightspeed, serve on a number of my existing boards and continue to collaborate with my partners here. I’m incredibly grateful to Lightspeed’s Founders - Ravi Mhatre, Barry Eggers, Chris Schaepe and Peter Nieh - for taking a shot on me back when I had black hair. Thank you for the mentorship, for the opportunity to come and do my best work, and for the trust and responsibility you gave me over the years. And thank you to Bejul Somaia for the guidance, partnership and advice. I’m appreciative of my partners and teammates at Lightspeed who over the years have become friends and family. And I’m very thankful to the Founders who I’ve been fortunate to partner with over the past two decades, many from the earliest stages of their company journeys. It’s been a privilege to serve you as a thought partner and to join you on your adventures. I’ve spent the majority of my career serving entrepreneurs. And now I’m excited to be one myself. More to come soon!
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Rich Grant reacted on thisRich Grant reacted on thisI am thrilled to join Taboola as the company’s first Chief Business Officer. In this role, I will lead global sales and partnerships across Taboola’s entire product portfolio, including the Realize performance advertising platform, our generative AI and CTV performance products and our large network of publisher partners reaching 600 Million DAUs globally. As all advertising increasingly becomes performance-based and publishers look to grow advertiser diversity and consumer engagement, I look forward to helping our global advertisers, leading independent agencies and holding companies, technology platforms and publishers grow in meaningful ways. Taboola is a truly global platform with scaled operations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC and I can’t wait to engage with our customers and teams around the world. Thank you to CEO Adam Singolda, the Taboola leadership team and board for this exciting opportunity. Read more about it in ADWEEK: https://lnkd.in/euKTnRezEXCLUSIVE: Taboola Taps Ex-Amazon Exec Krishan Bhatia as its first Chief Business OfficerEXCLUSIVE: Taboola Taps Ex-Amazon Exec Krishan Bhatia as its first Chief Business Officer
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Chukwuemeka (Iyke) Iwotor
Level Up Ventures • 2K followers
Big news from the Level Up Ventures portfolio! 🎉 Thrilled to share that ClearCOGS has closed their seed round to take on one of the restaurant industry's biggest challenges: food waste. ClearCOGS is bringing serious innovation to restaurant operations by giving operators real-time, predictive tools to drive smarter, data-backed decisions before food gets wasted. Huge congrats to Matt Wampler, Osayanmo Osarenkhoe, and the entire ClearCOGS team on this major milestone! 👏 Proud to be in great company on this journey with Closed Loop Partners and Myriad Venture Partners!🚀
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Eran Sandhaus
J-Impact Fund • 17K followers
We are thrilled to celebrate Powerline’s $7M Seed round and our partnership with this exceptional team. Led by Matineh Eybpoosh and Julian Lamy, Powerline is solving the most critical bottleneck of the energy transition: the "Intelligence Gap." As global energy demand surges, the grid requires capacity that is both faster to deploy and hyper-efficient to operate. Powerline is proving that the answer lies in software-driven intelligence. Their AI platform — the Battery Co-Pilot™ — radically improves the unit economics of energy storage, converting batteries from passive backup into high-yield financial assets. They are already delivering measurable results across the energy lifecycle: Existing Installations: Retrofitting "brownfield" battery portfolios with an intelligence layer that captures missed revenue and manages market volatility. New Deployments: Providing the digital testbeds needed to scale global fleets with institutional precision, significantly shortening the path to ROI. Legacy Displacement: Delivering a cost-effective alternative to polluting "peaker-plants," which can cost up to $200/MWh more than an optimized Powerline fleet. While solar-plus-storage is now consistently 20-30% cheaper than new-build gas, the real victory is in how that hardware is managed. At J-Impact Fund, we focus on the massive value creation that occurs when technology turns energy scarcity into abundance. By shifting the grid from a model of expensive, finite fuel to one of persistent, harvested power, we unlock superior financial upside. For us, deep decarbonization is the inevitable byproduct of this superior economic model. Congratulations to Matineh, Julian, and the entire team—we are proud to be on this journey with you. #EnergyStorage #AIOptimization #VentureCapital #AssetManagement #SeriesSeed #FinancialAlpha
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Steve Sprieser
Cerulean Venture Partners • 2K followers
Recently, I had a long conversation with my friend Rhishi P. about potential alternative financing models for industrial goods and AgTech specifically, and why structures like merchant banking can be valuable when the objective is building very-large, capital-intensive enterprises that take longer to flourish than today's VC model supports. As with so many sectors, we need more funds that have a mandate of: "go anywhere, do anything, & see everything within our sector & circle of competence." Thank you Rhishi for the great discussion! https://lnkd.in/gSGQVmuj
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