Innovation seems threatening to legacy thinking in the region, preventing corporates from going into high-performance mode.

It’s been around the block, but Qualcomm’s CVC wants you to know it’s still looking ahead.

Thirteen corporates invested a total of $1.31bn in quantum computing start-ups in 2021. That is a 68% rise from 2020. But is this nascent sector ready to see even bigger corporate cheques?  

  In May this year, the European Union (EU) set out its plan to eliminate its dependence on Russian fossil fuels by 2030. Its REPowerEU directive put hydrogen at the forefront of its clean energy transition. The €300bn ($310bn) strategy drastically scales up the use of renewable hydrogen, calling for the import of 10 million […]

Being from a small country with few resources, Doral Energy has had to innovate fast. Its CVC is no different.

With two new funds being introduced this year, Yamaha Motor Ventures is set to expand its horizons even further from its parent’s core motorcycle segment.

An economic downturn is a great time to back startups on better terms. But investors should be careful of the tricky politics of down rounds.

Being an early customer for startups — rather than investing in them — can increase the amount of technology a corporate can bring in 10x.

Corporate venturing units see the looming recession as an opportunity to hire experienced VC professionals who soon may be out of work. As the economy contracts, some venture capital firms and CVCs are expected to close or pare back operations and corporate venturing firms will be waiting to scoop up the staff.  “We see it […]

Researchers or investors could face jail terms if they work with someone they “ought to know” is under the direction of a foreign power.

Jennifer Marcus says the US home improvements retailer wants to invest in earlier-stage startups in proptech, fintech and construction tech.

Geographic growth and the integration of the corporate-backed healthcare venture firm's newest partner is set to precede a busy year, Rob Coppedge and Hayley Hovious told Global Venturing.