Comment from Patrick Flesner, partner, LeadX Capital Partners
Given the Covid-19 crisis and its severe business implications in many industries, corporations have started scrutinising their corporate venture capital (CVC) activities again. Is CVC here to stay this time or has this been just another CVC wave that is about to ebb away?
I argue their are several good reasons why corporations must continue engaging in venture capital activities and that CVC is here to stay.
The Why
Generating Financial Returns
CVC units can provide their corporate sponsors with “attractive”…
