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Smyth becomes managing partner at Microsoft’s CVC unit

Andrew Smyth joined M12 to focus on cloud and cybersecurity deals, disclosing his first investment in database platform Neon in recent weeks.


Aug 20, 2024

European universities ahead of the US in having an investment fund

The number of funds is the same but European ones cover multiple universities — and the US still creates more university spinouts.

Aug 20, 2024

Taiwanese VC CDIB and Cool Japan Fund launch $62m cross-border fund

CDIB Capital Group, a subsidiary of Taiwan's KGI Financial Holdings, has launched a $62m joint fund with a Japanese state-backed investment company.

Aug 19, 2024

Lambert to lead Brazilian bank Rendimento's CVC

After a five-month spell at a financial advisory group, Claudio Lambert returned to Grupo Rendimiento’s corporate venturing subsidiary as head.

Aug 19, 2024

Chang to head Asia investing at SoftBank Investment Advisers

Dennis Chang will lead investments in Asia excluding India and Japan.

Aug 19, 2024

SoftBank, Korean conglomerates back $130m AI fund

SoftBank joins a number of South Korean conglomerates in contributing to SBVA's new AI startup fund, Alpha Intelligence.

Aug 19, 2024

Venture client vs CVC investment — which is the best way to…

Both models are gaining popularity — but which is right for your company? It depends on the business need and the stage of the startup.

Aug 16, 2024

Toyota's debut mobility startups in European open innovation platform

Two-wheeled vehicle developer Genny and pedestrian accessibility startup Okeenea are among the first six companies to be selected for Toyota Open Labs.

Aug 15, 2024

“There is a surge of activity” – why media for equity is…

Media for equity is on the rise and Uber, Airbnb and Pinterest have all used it, but what kind of startup and what kind of media company is it right for?

Aug 15, 2024

Sohaila Ouffata leaves BMW’s CVC to join African female founder nonprofit

African Tech Vision helps female founders to build scaleable tech businesses.

Aug 14, 2024

Stellenbosch University venture fund reshapes tech innovation in South Africa

Stellenbosch's university venture fund, the first of its kind in Africa, has been a “huge paradigm shift" in the ecosystem.

Aug 14, 2024

11 women's health startups to watch

Female-focused health startups have been receiving increased funding in 2024 and a new crop of startups is emerging to address previously underserved areas.

Aug 13, 2024
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