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AI is now where the internet was in 1995 — and Europe…
Europe's AI opportunity lies in the application layer — particularly with agentic AI — but a lack of capital means the continent could lose out.
Feb 20, 2026Naranjo to head venture clienting at construction firm Holcim
Gustavo Naranjo has left venture clienting services provider 27pilots to work internally at one of its clients, Holcim Maqer Ventures.
Feb 20, 2026Behind Petrobras’ new $96m energy transition venture fund
As it looks to make the first investment by summer, the new Valetec-managed fund aims to help the oil and gas company go greener.
Feb 19, 2026Akhnoor to lead cement maker JK Cement’s startup arm
After leading Hero Enterprise’s startup investment activity, Varun Akhnoor is looking to grow the cement company’s footprint.
Feb 18, 2026Robinhood launches a billion-dollar IPO for its CVC fund
The online trading platform's Robinhood Ventures will open up its first fund, which has backed Databricks, Airwallex and Ramp, to public investors.
Feb 18, 2026Qualcomm to invest $150m in India’s AI startups
Qualcomm Ventures' new Strategic AI Venture Fund will target AI technologies across automotive, robotics, IoT and mobile-focused startups.
Feb 18, 2026Rodrigues promoted to chief investment officer at BP Ventures
Chad Bown, Houston-based managing director, is leaving the CVC team as it shifts strategy to mirror new priorities at the oil and gas company.
Feb 17, 2026Insurance company Tokio Marine hires Igata as investment manager
Igata will focus on new solutions for pre- and post-insurance processes and wellbeing, as well as a broad range of domains such as asset formation, mobility, healthcare, disaster prevention and mitigation, cybersecurity and green transformation.
Feb 17, 2026Can the second wave of vegan fibres crack the fashion market?
Many of the first wave of alternative materials — from pineapple leathers to silk alternatives — failed. A handful of new startups, however, are attracting money and partnerships. Can it work better this time?
Feb 17, 2026AI deals dominate the best January for CVC exits in recent years
Large exits for AI companies pushed up investor returns in January, but sub-billion-dollar IPOs are on the rise as well.
Feb 16, 2026Biotech company Gubra to build ventures with launch of incubator
Gubra Ventures will be headed by Zoë Johnson, a former founder and biotech researcher.
Feb 13, 2026The seven traits of successful corporate venturers
From tracking commercial partnerships with startups to providing VC-style compensation, here is what long-lived CVCs have in common.
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