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Humanoid robot startups attract corporate investment
Humanoid robots have gone from theory to reality thanks to advances in AI and falls in component costs — and corporate investors are interested.
Jun 26, 2024Emasa Ventures ceases operations
The Chilean auto parts manufacturer has shut down its $20m startup investment subsidiary and its Emasa Mobility Hub after three years.
Jun 25, 2024Cochand joins SEI Ventures
Alex Cochand, who helped Avios launch its startup investment programme in 2017, has returned to CVC through a director role at SEI Ventures.
Jun 24, 2024Intel Capital’s Lian moves to Dell Technologies Capital
GCV Rising Star Elana Lian has left her investment director role at Intel Capital and joined Dell Technologies Capital as a partner.
Jun 24, 202437 new names join GCV Powerlist
The 2024 Powerlist reflects three big trends in corporate investment: a big focus on AI, the global spread of CVC and increasing longevity for the profession.
Jun 24, 2024Sony Ventures to go global for its next fund
Sony's venture arm plans to look to Europe and beyond for backers when it launches its next fund, as it expands to Africa and seeks content as well as tech.
Jun 21, 2024MSD's venture unit plans $38m spending in Europe and Asia
MSD Global Health Innovation Fund will partner with MSD Idea Studio in Singapore and Berlin to identify investment opportunities.
Jun 20, 2024Boston University hires Olliff and Patel to new innovation office
Former St Louis University executives Kenneth Olliff and Jasmin Patel will lead Boston University’s office of strategy and innovation.
Jun 20, 2024Soler Blasco promoted to lead Hilti Venture
After three years as a director at the CVC unit, Antonia Elisa Soler Blasco will lead the team across San Francisco, Boston and Tel Aviv.
Jun 20, 2024Japanese electronics maker Edion launches $63m CVC to address ageing population
Co-managed by Innoh Associates, the CVC unit will operate for seven years and back strategic areas such as marketing, retail, energy and AI.
Jun 20, 2024Novel engines and space repairs: 4 emerging spacetech startups to watch
Europe is trying to create its own SpaceX effect, with a growing focus on backing smaller and nimbler spacetech companies.
Jun 20, 2024CVC is key to making South Africa a startup hotspot
South Africa's strong fintech sector, financial and regulatory systems make it an opportunity for foreign investors, but local corporates need to help seed the startup ecosystem.
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GCV Powerlist 2026Nominations for the 2026 GCV Powerlist are now open. Use this form to nominate yourself or someone else.GCV Powerlist 2026
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