Global investment firm B Capital has appointed Andrew Jackson as general partner and chief AI officer, while Thai wealthtech platform Finnomena has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
B Capital names general partner and chief AI officer
US- and Singapore-based venture capital firm B Capital has appointed Andrew Jackson as general partner and chief AI officer, as the firm steps up its artificial intelligence strategy across investing, portfolio management and operations.
Under the new role, Jackson will work with investment, portfolio management and operations teams to enhance deal sourcing, due diligence, knowledge sharing and founder support. He will also provide technology leadership for AI-driven businesses incubated by the firm.
Jackson joins from G42, where he served as chief AI officer and partnered with OpenAI to develop AI strategies for the UAE. He also oversaw governance for Stargate UAE, a 5-gigawatt AI infrastructure cluster, and founded a Microsoft-backed AI Foundation focused on AI governance.
Previously, he founded and led Inception, G42’s AI lab, and helped expand Palantir Technologies’ presence across the Middle East and North Africa. He holds a PhD in machine learning from Trinity College, Dublin.
At B Capital, Jackson will also support the firm’s AI-focused investments, including its recently announced agreement to acquire Russell Investments, while leading the development of AI tools for investment and expanding the firm’s proprietary technology platform.
Founded in 2015, B Capital manages more than $12 billion in assets across multiple funds, investing from seed to late-stage companies in the technology, healthcare and energy sectors.
Recently, B Capital closed its third dedicated early-stage fund at its $500 million hard cap, exceeding its original fundraising target.
Thai wealthtech platform Finnomena files for IPO
Thailand-based wealthtech platform Finnomena Public Company Limited has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), marking a key milestone for one of the country’s best-known digital wealth management startups.
According to information published by the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Finnomena has submitted its IPO application and plans to offer up to 30,000,838 shares, representing 15% of its total issued and paid-up shares after the offering.
The company has yet to announce its IPO price, offering period or expected trading date.
The company is seeking a listing on the SET under the Finance & Securities sector, with Kasikorn Securities acting as financial adviser.
Finnomena caters to investors and financial advisors by offering personalised investment recommendations based on their individual risk profiles and financial goals. The platform also offers educational content and tools to empower users to make well-informed investment decisions.
