Watch the replay of this webinar in GCV’s The Next Wave webinar series which took place on July 9, 2025. You can read the article here.

 

Our expert-led webinar explored how corporates can design and structure venture building units that are built to spin out high-potential startups. We discussed what it takes to set up ventures for independence, including:

• Governance models
• Funding structures and cap tables
• Hiring and team incentives
• Development timelines

Whether you’re launching a new unit or evolving an existing one, this session will offer practical insights and real-world examples from an expert panel to guide your strategy.

Speakers:
Vuyo Mpako, Managing Director of Next176 (Old Mutual)
Jasdeep Sawhney, Managing Director of Inmotion Venture
Studios (Jaguar Land Rover)
Paulo Fernandes, Entrepreneur in Residence, PwC Germany

Moderator:
Maija Palmer, editor-in-chief of GCV