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AI tools can remake the grid rather than break it, says National…

Power-hungry data centres are putting power grids under unprecedented strain, and National Grid Partners is racing to find new technologies that can keep networks running.


May 1, 2025

Hardware startups need more fundraising in face of tariffs say investors

Cross border tariffs will raise materials costs and create investment uncertainty. Startups that can think globally and stay flexible will have the best chance of survival.

Apr 30, 2025

Secondhand retailer Vinted launches corporate VC arm

Vinted Ventures plans to back tech companies tackling challenges in the re-commerce sector.

Apr 29, 2025

Tobias Egle leaves Merck's investment arm

Tobias Egle has left his role working for the tech and biotech venture fund M Ventures after three years at the CVC.

Apr 29, 2025

Suguru Yamaryo to head Itochu Corporation’s US CVC arm 

Yamaryo was president and CEO of Itochu Corporation’s Tokyo-based CVC and subsidiary.

Apr 29, 2025

Europe spacetech startups need more money and talent to compete

For Europe to hold its own beyond Earth’s gravity, its startup ecosystem will need more sources of capital and more talent.

Apr 28, 2025

Games investor Blue Ocean launches $30m fund for indie game development 

The investment includes a balance of developer control and investor returns and allows developers to own IP.

Apr 25, 2025

Ex-Microsoft VC investor McBride joins early-stage fund

Jason McBride has joined venture capital firm AIX Ventures as partner.

Apr 25, 2025

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Intel no longer plans to spin off investment arm

The company's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, announced the reversal of policy on the Q1 earnings call, saying it would monetise the existing portfolio.

Apr 25, 2025

How Europe is creating new routes for defence startups to emerge

A new crop of defence-focused venture builders and accelerators are helping early-stage startups break into the tight-knit world of military technology.

Apr 24, 2025

Pletka joins Pacific Gas and Electric to lead startup accelerator

Ryan Pletka has joined US utilities provider Pacific Gas and Electric to head up its Innovation Accelerator programme for cleantech ventures.

Apr 22, 2025

Andres Cabada joins oil servicing firm Halliburton's startup accelerator

The company veteran takes over the helm of Halliburton Labs.

Apr 22, 2025

Kaz Shimizu heads Japanese telecom KDDI’s corporate VC fund

Shimizu replaces Kazuhiko Chuman at KDDI’s Open Innovation Fund.

Apr 22, 2025

Kazuhiko Chuman takes on biz dev at Japanese banking group Mizuho Financial

Chuman was the former unit head at KDDI’s Open Innovation Fund.

Apr 22, 2025

Features

AI tools can remake the grid rather than break it, says National…

Power-hungry data centres are putting power grids under unprecedented strain, and National Grid Partners is racing to find new technologies that can keep networks running.

May 1, 2025

Hardware startups need more fundraising in face of tariffs say investors

Cross border tariffs will raise materials costs and create investment uncertainty. Startups that can think globally and stay flexible will have the best chance of survival.

Apr 30, 2025

Europe spacetech startups need more money and talent to compete

For Europe to hold its own beyond Earth’s gravity, its startup ecosystem will need more sources of capital and more talent.

Apr 28, 2025

Cybersecurity investors increase focus on critical infrastructure protection

As threats to critical infrastructure become more complex, so are the solutions that investors look to fund.

Apr 18, 2025

Canadian startups struggle to raise capital as US relationship sours

Some Canadian startups are turning to bank debt as they struggle to raise capital from investors, says Deloitte Ventures’ Abramowitz.

Apr 17, 2025

"Hard tech" isn't as hard as investors fear, says Honda Xcelerator Ventures

Julien Fredonie, Honda Xcelerator Ventures’ head of Europe and Africa, says hard tech isn't riskier than other investment categories and Europe is well placed to play a big role in this area.

Apr 10, 2025
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