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Ex-Sabic Ventures director Claes joins VC
Michael Claes scouted for technologies at the Saudi chemicals company's CVC for more than 25 years.
Apr 29, 2026BMW's venture arm supercharges AI strategy with new $300m fund
The German carmaker plans to boost its investments in AI technologies that its ventures team predict will transform automotive manufacturing.
Apr 29, 2026Auto and agribusiness company Proeza sells mobility tech investments to VC
The Mexican group's VC unit has built a portfolio of more than 20 mobility tech startups.
Apr 29, 2026Bosch commits €200m to deep tech venture building push
Bosch Business Innovations aims to launch 20 startups by 2030, focusing on health, software-defined manufacturing and carbon capture.
Apr 28, 2026Food group CMI's Rotondo moves from ventures to asset management
A year after joining CMI to run its venture arm, Agustín Rotondo is set to bring early-stage expertise to asset management unit CMI Capital.
Apr 28, 2026Insurer Northwestern Mutual boosts VC fund by 75% to $350m
The capital boost follows the CVC benefitting from the exit of fintech company Chime, which listed on the stock exchange in June 2025
Apr 28, 2026Sopra Steria Ventures: How to get AI into Europe's core IT systems
Socheat Chhay, who runs the investment arm of the French IT services company, on how to get AI into complex corporate and government environments.
Apr 28, 2026Palma leaves investment role at electricity grid operator Terna
He was part of the founding team that set up the €50m corporate venture unit Terna Forward in 2022.
Apr 27, 2026Can corporate venture serve two masters?
In the latest edition of Blueprint, GCV editor Maija Palmer notes venture clienting's natural advantage and asks whether CVCs can serve their corporate and their portfolio at the same time.
Apr 27, 2026From innovation theatre to real impact: 9 tips for venture clienting that…
More corporations are becoming early customers of startups rather than investing in them. Here are the benefits and how to do it well.
Apr 24, 2026Bernardez to build up HR software firm UKG’s venture arm
Steve Bernardez, a former Avanta Ventures partner, will target worktech startups as the first member of UKG Ventures' investment team.
Apr 23, 2026Q1 sees sharp jump in the dollars spent on oil and gas-backed…
Following a collapse in funding between 2022 and 2024, momentum is building for startups backed by energy sector corporations.
Apr 22, 2026Explore GCV data
GCVI Summit 2026 RewindRewatch the sessions, recap the learningsGCVI Summit 2026 Rewind
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The World of Corporate VenturingGCV's annual report on the state of the corporate investment sectorThe World of Corporate Venturing
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GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026The talent pipeline in corporate venturing shows both momentum and staying power, as the industry comes of age.GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026
The talent pipeline in corporate venturing shows both momentum and staying power, as the industry comes of age.
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