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The investors guide to: Chicago

In this month's local investors guide, Madelyn Rutter of TechNexus Venture Collaborative introduces us to The Windy City's VC scene (and its breakfast sandwiches).


Jul 4, 2025

Fujitsu eyes frontier technology with second investment fund

Fujitsu Ventures has raised a new $104m fund to invest in AI and quantum computing — as well as even more cutting-edge emerging technologies.

Jul 3, 2025

Corporates sell older startups on secondary market to make way for new…

With the IPO market still stalled many corporate investment arms are turning to the secondary market to generate liquidity that can be recycled into backing new AI startups.

Jul 1, 2025

Thailand's SCB 10X aims to be "bridge" into Asia for AI startups

Kaweewut Temphuwapat, newly installed CEO of Siam Commercial Bank's venture arm, is targeting US startups to build on partnerships with the likes of Ripple and Together AI.

Jun 27, 2025

Centralising vs decentralising: what fits best for your CVC arm?

ABB's corporate VC units are now run by each of its core businesses while PTT subsidiary GC has centralised its structure, but what are the benefits of each approach?

Jun 24, 2025

Corporate investors face time of transition

The importance of corporate venturing is growing for governments and startup ecosystems. But the industry is still looking for the optimal model.

Jun 23, 2025

May brings little respite for corporate investors waiting for exits

Some 46 corporate-backed startups had an exit in May, a handful at more than $1bn. But the market is still in a holding pattern.

Jun 20, 2025

From documents to data centres: how AI is transforming real estate

Raj Singh, head of JLL's investment arm, sees opportunities in the AI data centre boom and the prospect of rethinking a document-heavy sector.

Jun 18, 2025

News Continued

36 new names on 2025 Powerlist show how corporate venture is evolving

Asian corporate investors have become more prominent in the ecosystem and many CVC units are trying alternative models.

Jun 17, 2025

Can the UK keep its fintech crown in the age of AI?

The UK has long been a fintech hub, but the next generation of financial startups will be based on AI, and the UK ecosystem may not be funding these as fast as it should.

Jun 13, 2025

The investors guide to: London

In advance of this year’s GCV Symposium, Vinay Solanki of Channel 4 Ventures tells us everything you need to know about London’s VC scene.

Jun 5, 2025

Are we seeing a wave of CVC spinouts?

The past year has seen the spinning out of several corporate VC units. Is it a sign of something bigger?

May 28, 2025

How getting rid of 'gut feel' helps find better startups

Flipping on its head the typical way that investors meet startups has allowed VC firm Astia to tap into undiscovered startup opportunities.

May 22, 2025

Munich Re Ventures: How making money in space has changed

Munich Re Ventures sees gold in the picks and shovels of space, and plenty of opportunity for competition.

May 8, 2025

Features

The investors guide to: Chicago

In this month's local investors guide, Madelyn Rutter of TechNexus Venture Collaborative introduces us to The Windy City's VC scene (and its breakfast sandwiches).

Jul 4, 2025

Fujitsu eyes frontier technology with second investment fund

Fujitsu Ventures has raised a new $104m fund to invest in AI and quantum computing — as well as even more cutting-edge emerging technologies.

Jul 3, 2025

Corporates sell older startups on secondary market to make way for new…

With the IPO market still stalled many corporate investment arms are turning to the secondary market to generate liquidity that can be recycled into backing new AI startups.

Jul 1, 2025

Thailand's SCB 10X aims to be "bridge" into Asia for AI startups

Kaweewut Temphuwapat, newly installed CEO of Siam Commercial Bank's venture arm, is targeting US startups to build on partnerships with the likes of Ripple and Together AI.

Jun 27, 2025

Centralising vs decentralising: what fits best for your CVC arm?

ABB's corporate VC units are now run by each of its core businesses while PTT subsidiary GC has centralised its structure, but what are the benefits of each approach?

Jun 24, 2025

Corporate investors face time of transition

The importance of corporate venturing is growing for governments and startup ecosystems. But the industry is still looking for the optimal model.

Jun 23, 2025
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