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Hoyem departs defence VC In-Q-Tel
George Hoyem has left the defence investment arm of the US government to join the investment committee of a Canadian VC investor.
Jul 9, 2025Chechel leaves Shell’s startup investment arm
She joins oil and gas company Perenco’s cleantech fund after four years at Shell Ventures.
Jul 3, 2025Kumagai to lead investment at Japanese software firm Avant Group
He will continue to serve as CFO and board director of Avant’s subsidiary Zeal Corporation.
Jul 2, 2025Birr to leave strategy role at German utility E.ON
He alluded to sharing soon what’s next in his new career chapter in a LinkedIn post.
Jun 30, 2025Kagawa takes charge of CVC at Japan's Mitsui Mining and Smelting
Former Zeon Ventures president Yoshi Kagawa will run corporate VC operations for the mining and metals group, which launched its second fund in December.
Jun 30, 2025British Airways owner unveils new AI tool as part of innovation strategy
This is one of 10 AI products being created by International Airline Group's in-house AI development team and the first glimpse into the company's revitalised innovation strategy.
Jun 26, 2025Corporate 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, 2025Sandbrook leaves New Zealand dairy firm Fonterra's investment unit
Sandbrook was involved in developing fund management and portfolio processes at the Ki Tua Fund.
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News Continued
UK investment minister promises corporate VCs an end to sluggish growth
Speaking at the GCV Symposium in London, Poppy Gustafsson said the government will make the UK a more attractive place for investors.
Jun 20, 2025May 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, 2025Iannone to leave Bayer's investment arm for diabetes VC fund
Leaps by Bayer's head of healthcare venture investments, Lucio Iannone, is set to be managing director for diabetes-focused VC investor The T1D Fund.
Jun 17, 2025Mahan joins Caterpillar’s startup investment arm
Former Stanley Ventures managing director has landed at Caterpillar to invest in mining and construction startups.
Jun 17, 2025Powerlist 2025: Kaz Hadano
Kaz Hadano, CEO, Sony Ventures Corporation, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2025 Powerlist.
Jun 17, 2025Reid leaves BP’s investment arm
She was investment director at the CVC for more than two years.
Jun 12, 2025Features
Why drinks company Diageo pulled out of investing in startups
A shift in focus to premium drinks brands and profitability, along with new strategic direction from the c-suite, may have played a role in Diageo's exit from Distill Ventures.
Jul 10, 2025Value of corporate-backed startup funding doubles in first half of 2025
Big AI mega funding rounds are pushing up the dollar value of funding rounds, but the underlying number of rounds is up 25% signalling growing investor confidence.
Jul 8, 2025The 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, 2025Fujitsu 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, 2025Corporates 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, 2025Thailand'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
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