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Social media marketer Cyber Buzz sets up startup investment team
While on the smaller side, the Buzz Innovation investment unit will seek to help its parent connect with startups.
Nov 12, 2025Japanese pharma sales company Toho launches $65m startup investment unit
Managed by Global Brain, the new fund will mainly seek overseas startups focused on frontier biotech.
Nov 12, 2025Hallock leaves investor role at BP for Nato Innovation Fund
Erin Hallock, former managing partner at BP Ventures, will work with startups to deploy their technologies among the Nato members.
Nov 11, 2025Should 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.
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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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