The content publisher and events planner has launched Informa Ventures to invest in startups focused on information services.

UK-based events and publishing group Informa has launched a corporate venturing fund called Informa Ventures that will focus on startups operating in the knowledge and information economy.

Founded in 1998, Informa produces academic books, journals and data-driven intelligence publications, as well as providing services such as exhibition and conference planning to commercial, professional and academic communities in more than 30 countries.

Informa Ventures is operating out of offices in London and New York, and will target deals at seed and…