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These CVC units didn't make it to 2025 and the reasons aren't…
More than 60% of CVC units survive beyond their initial 3 years. Those that close do so for a variety of reasons — here's a look at five that ceased operations this year.
Dec 19, 2024MS&AD Ventures launches $100m fifth fund
With the launch of its new fund, the Japanese insurer's corporate venturing unit has assets under management of $400m, up tenfold since its first fund.
Dec 19, 2024Btomorrow Ventures launches £200m second fund to move parent beyond nicotine
BTVs new £200m fund will target products that bring functional benefits, helping move BAT away from nicotine.
Dec 18, 2024Is seed really the new series A?
Rounds are getting bigger and investors want to see more earlier, but the distinction between them is still important.
Dec 17, 2024Special report: Self-driving cars make a cautious comeback
With billion-dollar funding rounds being limited to a few large companies, the self-driving car industry still appears to have a bumpy road ahead.
Dec 16, 2024Brazilian bank BS2 unveils strategic investment arm
BS2 Ventures has been equipped with nearly $17m and is targeting startups that can help its parent bank serve SMB customers.
Dec 13, 2024Shioyama takes on CVC role at Japanese power company JERA
Shioyama was a principal at Mitsui Fudosan's CVC arm for five years.
Dec 13, 2024Tiffine Wang leaves MS&AD Ventures
Wang is taking time out of her job before taking on a new role.
Dec 13, 2024UK universities ready to pick up the pace of commercialisation in 2025
The UK stands to benefit from the work of the past 12 months to push more university research-led innovation into the marketplace.
Dec 13, 2024Stock market CVCs look for better infrastructure in changing markets
Longer hours and better tech are changing the way people trade, and the way CVCs need to search for innovation.
Dec 12, 2024Bosch's China-based VC raises $69m for second fund
Bosch has returned to anchor the $206m second fund for its Chinese corporate VC arm, following a $155m debut fund three years ago.
Dec 12, 2024Gal Avital leaves Microsoft's venture fund to join Oracle
Avital will be responsible for building strategic partnerships between startups and Oracle .
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The CVC Funding Round DatabaseRealtime data of all startup funding rounds with corporate backers. Full access for GCV+ subscribers.The CVC Funding Round Database
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CVC DirectoryFull details of 600+ CVC units globally, including key people, sector focus, preferred investment stage and more. ull access for GCV+ subscribers.CVC Directory
Full details of 600+ CVC units globally, including key people, sector focus, preferred investment stage and more. ull access for GCV+ subscribers.
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