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How to get startups plugged into a large corporation
Design the strategy from the ground up, find out what doors to knock on, and be quietly persistent.
Sep 2, 2024Former SoftBank Capital partner Krna launches VC service provider
Matt Krna, formerly a partner at Japanese tech company SoftBank's CVC, has launched a VC service company, Two Meter Capital.
Aug 30, 2024Podcast: Why university venture funds are still uncommon in the US and…
University venture funds remain a rarity among the top research universities in the US and in Europe — here are the reasons why and how thigns might change.
Aug 30, 2024How to get the most out of a secondment
How long should a secondment be? How do you set the right learning goals? Here is what corporates should consider before sending a team member to spend time with a VC partner.
Aug 30, 2024Korean conglomerate Lotte launches healthcare CVC
South Korean multinational Lotte Holdings has set up a CVC arm to invest in new technology in healthcare and biopharmaceuticals.
Aug 29, 2024Larson joins CVC Piva Capital as an investor
After completing his posting with the company as an MBA associate, Lee Larson joins Piva Capital as an investor.
Aug 29, 2024Energy companies increase investment in cybersecurity startups
Energy corporates are increasing investment in cybersecurity startups with particular focus on zero-trust solutions and post-quantum security.
Aug 29, 2024Energy transition is pushing mining companies to innovate faster, says Vale Ventures…
Bruno Arcadier says scaling up startups to handle the vast volumes of the mining industry is a key challenge.
Aug 28, 2024Camera manufacturer Nikon’s CVC launches a $51.5m fund
The US-based investment arm of Japanese camera manufacturer Nikon has partnered with Geodesic Capital to launch a $51.5m tech startup fund.
Aug 27, 2024Van de Wouw bids Shell goodbye
GCV Powerlist member and Shell Ventures managing director Geert van de Wouw will be succeeded by Quennie Co from September.
Aug 27, 2024Spinout spotlight: ETH spinout Optiml uses AI to decarbonise real estate
A hands-off approach from the Swiss university makes starting a software company like Optiml — which is using AI to map out CO² cuts in real estate — easier, says CEO Evan Petkov.
Aug 26, 202427 women to watch in CVC northern Europe
A two-year project to highlight the women thriving in the male-centric world of corporate venturing concludes with this final piece.
Aug 23, 2024Explore GCV data
The CVC Funding Round DatabaseRealtime data of all startup funding rounds with corporate backers. Full access for GCV+ subscribers.The CVC Funding Round Database
Realtime data of all startup funding rounds with corporate backers. Full access for GCV+ subscribers.
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.
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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