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'Our founders wanted deeper relationships with Microsoft'

Michelle Gonzalez, the global head of Microsoft's venture unit, talks about why she chose to change its investment approach.


Sep 13, 2023

Seven university spinouts with game-changing green grid technology

Sustainable energy means a more efficient grid and better storage. These breakthrough spinouts have ideas on how to do it.

Sep 12, 2023

CVC Unplugged: Why Microsoft changed how it invests in startups

Michelle Gonzalez, global head of Microsoft's M12 investment unit, joins the podcast to talk about how she transformed the CVC's startup investments so that they more closely align with the parent company's business.

Sep 11, 2023

6 tips for terminating an investment

From finding new investors to scouting potential acquirers, here is advice for ending investments in startups that don't work out.

Sep 11, 2023

Chile evolves into a regional corporate venture powerhouse

The Latin American nation ranks above neighbouring countries in the strength of its startup ecosystem.

Sep 8, 2023

CVC Unplugged: Bringing a CVC back in-house

Having been brought in-house after being outsourced, Gerdau Next Ventures points to the growing confidence of Brazilian corporates when it comes to CVC.

Sep 7, 2023

AI and pharmaceuticals dominated in August

The monthly deals table is out for August. Browse a month's worth of CVC deals, see what was trending and what dropped off.

Sep 7, 2023

Early-stage deals and bargain valuations dominate Finland's startup sector

Finland's venture funding doubled in size between 2021 and 2022 but corporate investors continue to play only a small role in fundraising rounds.

Sep 6, 2023

Finland: from mobiles and games to a deeptech nation

Quantum computing, alternative packaging and recycling technology are a few of the deeptech sectors that are emerging in Finland's startup scene.

Sep 6, 2023

Finch leaves Maersk Growth after five years

GCV Rising Star Oliver Finch’s departure from Maersk’s CVC unit follows those of Pter Votkjaer and Shereen El Zarkani in recent months.

Sep 5, 2023

Copel launches $30m venture fund with Vox Capital

The utility will target energy transition, smart cities and good governance investments through its new fund.

Aug 31, 2023

Volvo Group taps into early-stage deeptech startups

The Swedish transport company is testing out a new incubator programme as a way to work with very early-stage deeptech startups.

Aug 31, 2023
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