The 2024 Powerlist reflects three big trends in corporate investment: a big focus on AI, the global spread of CVC and increasing longevity for the profession.

Sony's venture arm plans to look to Europe and beyond for backers when it launches its next fund, as it expands to Africa and seeks content as well as tech.

Europe is trying to create its own SpaceX effect, with a growing focus on backing smaller and nimbler spacetech companies.

South Africa's strong fintech sector, financial and regulatory systems make it an opportunity for foreign investors, but local corporates need to help seed the startup ecosystem.

InMotion Ventures has shifted to pre-seed investing where it says it bring the most value to startup with its expertise in R&D, automotive design and testing.

Consumption of sports is more fragmented and athlete-centric. This opens up some opportunities for startups and investors.

From geothermal energy and mining tech to subterranean delivery systems, here are some of the most exciting startups focusing on what's underground.

For eight years, Cyber Valley has been linking German AI and robotics researchers and spinouts with corporate partners, but a partnership with UTokyo IPC is the first step to it going global.

Aramco Ventures believes generative AI will be part of helping the Saudi oil major meet its 2050 net zero target.

Hugo Bongers, partner at Motive Ventures, joins the show to talk all things fintech, and how financial democratisation is right around the corner.

It took three people to replace the 20-year veteran head of Swisscom Ventures. Now the new team is ready to increase investment pace and plan for the next fund.

Make money with corporate partners instead of raising money from VC's is Fred Schonenberg of VentureFuel's advice to startups.

Cities are already smart, just not connected. It's here that there is a big opportunity for CVC investors to get involved.

Investment in the sector has halved in the two years since Yamaha Motor Ventures launched its Sustainability Fund. So, it's thinking more creatively about where it invests.