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Updated: 7 new social media startups to watch
Social media is in flux. Here are a list of new platforms that are vying to become the next Instagram or Twitter.
Nov 26, 2024Why CVCs are outshining traditional VCs
Corporate-led funding rounds account for larger and larger shares of total venture investment. The trend is here to stay as CVC offers startups more than just money.
Sep 18, 2024The CVC industry is set up for women and minorities to fail.…
Nichola Bates, head of Boeing's global accelerators and innovation programs, is taking radical steps to improve the gender balance of corporate venturing: she hires only women for her team. And it's not the only way she is shaking things up.
Sep 5, 2024The seven unpleasant truths in corporate venture building
Venture building is a long-term, expensive commitment that works best if you are willing to take a strategic portfolio approach — and be willing to let go of equity and control.
Aug 5, 2024Innovation China: Invisible nanofilm breakthrough for touchscreens
A startup in China has developed a non-toxic alternative for transparent touchscreens. The nanofilm can also improve solar panel performance.
Jul 23, 2024Time for Latin America to come out of stealth mode as an…
Latin America's energy transition is rarely reported on but the region is a secret leader in this. Its decarbonisation journey offers opportunities for the rest of the world.
Jul 11, 2024Time to join the strip club?
The awkwardly named strip sale is an increasingly popular option for CVCs who want to generate liquidity from their portfolio, while keeping their upside and their portfolio company relationships.
Jun 17, 2024Aramco Ventures searches for AI investments to aid energy transition
Aramco Ventures believes generative AI will be part of helping the Saudi oil major meet its 2050 net zero target.
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Fashion industry uses CVC tools to tackle sustainability problem
Indian garment manufacturer PDS's new accelerator for sustainable fashion startups is the latest example of how the fashion sector is trying to invest in more climate-friendly options.
May 22, 2024How CVCs can support startups outside their investment thesis
Sometimes the startups outside your scope need help the most. Here are four simple things that you can do for them that don't involve a cheque.
May 16, 2024Where are the Canadian CVCs?
Only 6% of large Canadian corporations invest in startups — and most of their spending is directed abroad, according to a new survey by Deloitte Ventures.
May 14, 2024VC-backed startups prioritise growth over quality. Corporate venturing can fix that
Blitzscaling only works for a tiny number of companies — and for most it can be harmful. CVC investors know this and take a better approach.
May 8, 2024Ask the experts: What to do when the business unit won't engage
Our monthly advice column in which an expert panel gives advice on common problems in corporate venturing.
Apr 23, 2024The future of the pharmaceuticals supply chain is autonomous
The future of the pharmaceutical supply chain lies in the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate, says Joe Volpe, managing director of MSD Global Health Innovation Fund.
Apr 15, 2024Editor's Picks
Ask the experts: What to do when the business unit won't engage
Our monthly advice column in which an expert panel gives advice on common problems in corporate venturing.
Apr 23, 2024Ask the experts: What to do when business units want to invest,…
Our monthly advice column in which an expert panel gives advice on common problems in corporate venturing.
Mar 28, 2024Why South Korea will lead the AI revolution
Korea now is home to one the most dense AI scaleup ecosystems in the world — even more than Silicon Valley.
Aug 8, 2023New Zealand dairy company Fonterra targets microbiome investments
Fonterra launched an investment arm last month and its first deal, a $10m funding round US startup Pendulum, targets gut health.
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