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Should every CVC have a startup founder on the team?
Many corporate VC investment teams hire entrepreneurs for their ability to connect with startups, but it is not a job for all founders.
Nov 11, 2025Aviation investors try new ways to invest in startups as budgets tighten
The aviation sector is in a stage of rapid disruption but money for innovation is tight. Investor teams are finding ways around the funding gaps by spinning out as independents or clubbing together on investments.
Nov 10, 2025Rahim leaves Siemens Energy’s investment arm
A former GCV Rising Star, Rahim worked at Siemens Energy Ventures since its establishment in 2020.
Nov 10, 2025Yanmar Ventures eyes humanoid robotics and innovation outside Silicon Valley
Machinery maker Yanmar's investment arm opted to open an office in Europe to tap strong university innovation.
Nov 7, 2025Du joins Microsoft's VC investment arm
Alan Du has worked in venture, operations and advisory in the tech ecosystem.
Nov 7, 2025Nvidia, Qualcomm join Indian deep tech startup investment alliance
Corporate investors Nvidia, Qualcomm and InfoEdge, along with other Indian VC firms, add more than $850m to the India Deep Tech Investment Alliance.
Nov 6, 2025Drug developer Biogen unveils VC investment arm
The biotech producer will invest in and incubate external projects through New Ventures, as Chelsea Johnson joins from Atlas Venture to lead the unit.
Nov 6, 2025Corporate investment increases with big bets on drones, robotics and autonomous vehicles
October’s corporate VC data shows a steady recovery from the venture downturn with a sharp rise in funding for robotics and autonomous vehicles.
Nov 6, 2025Yde joins food and biotech company Ajinomoto’s VC investment unit
After a year building ventures, Mark Yde is joining Ajinomoto Group Ventures to invest in healthcare, food and greentech.
Nov 6, 2025Silicon Valley veteran Lounibos retires from Accenture's VC arm
Tom Lounibos is retiring after nearly 50 years as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and, most recently, as a corporate investor.
Nov 5, 2025Char returns to BMW i Ventures
Four years after he left BMW's CVC unit for venture firm Fifth Wall, former associate Cedric Char is joining its US office as principal.
Nov 4, 2025The investor’s guide to: Vancouver
The city is nicknamed 'Hollywood North' and famed for its outdoor pursuits, but is also gaining a reputation as a startup hub. Here's where to meet, mingle and hike.
Nov 4, 2025Explore GCV data
The CVC Funding Round DatabaseWhich corporates are backing which startups? Search our corporate deal database.The CVC Funding Round Database
Which corporates are backing which startups? Search our corporate deal database.
Nominate your CVC starsWe are compiling our annual list of outstanding early and mid-career CVC investors. Nominate yourself or someone on your team.Nominate your CVC stars
We are compiling our annual list of outstanding early and mid-career CVC investors. Nominate yourself or someone on your team.
Corporate venture building reportData from 100+ corporate venture building programmes, including size, budgets, staffing, reporting lines and outcomesCorporate venture building report
Data from 100+ corporate venture building programmes, including size, budgets, staffing, reporting lines and outcomes
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