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Japanese 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.
Jun 19, 2024Alpha Club Musashino launches CVC to seek funeraltech
The $11.4m fund will be co-managed by M&A consultancy Paradigm Shift, and it is part of the funeral firm’s 70th anniversary business plan.
Jun 18, 2024Natura Ventures launches with $9.2m to back Brazilian beauty startups
The Brazilian beauty and wellness group’s CVC unit will target seed-stage opportunities in circularity, beauty and customer service segments.
Jun 18, 2024‘Pre-seed investing is where the value is’ - Jaguar Land Rover’s CVC
InMotion Ventures has shifted to pre-seed investing where it says it bring the most value to startup with its expertise in R&D, automotive design and testing.
Jun 18, 2024Taiho Innovations increases capital to $32m
Taiho’s Japanese university spinout-focused CVC arm’s capital injection came five months after its US sister unit got an additional $100m.
Jun 14, 2024Pitts to lead strategic investments at Panasonic's incubator
PanasonicWell appointed Christie Pitts to identify family-oriented investment, partnership and M&A opportunities.
Jun 14, 2024The game is changing in sports investment — three trends to watch
Consumption of sports is more fragmented and athlete-centric. This opens up some opportunities for startups and investors.
Jun 14, 2024Merck Group's CVC to help South Korean uni assess startups
Merck Group and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology’s MoU will entail M Ventures helping grow South Korea’s ecosystem.
Jun 12, 2024Only a third of US research universities have a venture fund
Venture funds are becoming a more common offering at universities around the world. Why do a majority of the top US institutions not have one?
Jun 12, 20249 startups changing what's possible below the Earth's surface
From geothermal energy and mining tech to subterranean delivery systems, here are some of the most exciting startups focusing on what's underground.
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GCVI Summit 2026 RewindRewatch the sessions, recap the learningsGCVI Summit 2026 Rewind
Rewatch the sessions, recap the learnings
The World of Corporate VenturingGCV's annual report on the state of the corporate investment sectorThe World of Corporate Venturing
GCV's annual report on the state of the corporate investment sector
GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026The talent pipeline in corporate venturing shows both momentum and staying power, as the industry comes of age.GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026
The talent pipeline in corporate venturing shows both momentum and staying power, as the industry comes of age.
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