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5 tips for successful venture building

From appointing an independent advisory board to hiring an external management team, here are several recommendations for building internal ventures successfully.

Feb 16, 2024

How to lead a startup funding round

Key mistakes to avoid include over-complicating term sheets, not taking time to understand co-investors, leading twice in a row.

Feb 14, 2024

6 tips for investing in seed-stage companies

More corporate investors are turning to seed-stage investing to get early exposure to new technologies. But it requires a different skill set to what CVCs are used to.

Feb 8, 2024

How to make the most of a smaller fund

Smaller corporate venture funds — those with less than $50m — can use their slim size as an advantage if they plan well and have a laser-like focus.

Feb 6, 2024

CVC Unplugged: Best way to do AI is kill bad ideas early…

The venture builder says that moving through ideas quickly, and rapidly killing the ones that don't work, is the best way to build an AI venture.

Jan 16, 2024

How to set up a high-performing CVC platform team

Six tips on how to create a high-performing platform team that can create strategic value from startup investments.

Jan 12, 2024

It’s not just the money: the growing importance of VC platform jobs

A decade ago there was hardly a name for it. Today venture capital platform roles are a crucial way for investment firms to attract startups.

Dec 18, 2023

Forming your board is a game of strategy. Here’s how to play.

Every startup will need to give away board seats, but founders can shape the boardroom for success – here’s how.

Nov 26, 2023

6 ways to make your CVC investing more diverse

Diversity is still woefully lacking at most VC firms — and in the companies they back. Here are some ideas on how to change that from people who have done it.

Nov 3, 2023

Are internal hires becoming more popular for CVCs?

A majority of CVCs still prefer to hire experienced investors externally, but internal hiring may be increasing in popularity.

Sep 22, 2023

How to get the most out of investing in other funds

Finding funds that are willing to collaborate and engage with their limited partners is one of several pieces of advice for fund-of-fund investing.

Sep 18, 2023

6 tips for terminating an investment

From finding new investors to scouting potential acquirers, here is advice for ending investments in startups that don't work out.

Sep 11, 2023

Volvo Group taps into early-stage deeptech startups

The Swedish transport company is testing out a new incubator programme as a way to work with very early-stage deeptech startups.

Aug 31, 2023

The difficulties and fears startups have around corporate investment

Corporate investors can have a bit of a bad reputation among startups. But what are the main worries and fears and how can they be allayed?

Aug 2, 2023
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