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Amadeus Ventures: Turn the CVC unit into a core corporate capability
A peripheral investment arm is cut during a crisis, but one seen as a trusted partner becomes even more embedded. Here's how Suzanna Chiu made sure Amadeus Ventures was an ally, not a liability during aviation's Covid crisis.
Oct 7, 2026Chemical company Sekisui hires Carothers for corporate VC role in North America
As director of corporate venture capital at Sekisui America Corporation, Carothers will help build, evolve and lead Sekisui Chemical’s global corporate venturing platform.
Oct 6, 2026Henkel Ventures: “The real value of CVC is optionality"
Mark Thom, head of Henkel Ventures, sees the investment arm as an extension of corporate development, shedding light on the technologies the chemicals company needs to understand.
Oct 6, 2026Juneja joins investment arm of healthcare company Fresenius
As director of investment strategy, Juneja will help shape fund strategy and develop investment theses across the Fresenius Group platforms.
Oct 5, 2026JD.com appoints Watanabe as Japan CIO
Watanabe has a long background in Japan's early-stage VC ecosystem. His appointment comes as JD.com is expanding its international ambitions.
Oct 5, 2026Conviction amid complexity
Corporate investors must make long-term bets amid shifting strategy, policy and market hype. The challenge is maintaining conviction without losing sight of what matters.
Oct 5, 2026Barclays’ investment arm head steps down from role
Steven Poulter was part of the founding team at Barclays Climate Ventures and helped build a portfolio of 20+ climate technology companies.
Oct 2, 2026Materials producer Teknor Apex hires Shaikh for investment arm
In her new role, Shaikh will be responsible for building out the platform function of a growing CVC team.
Oct 2, 2026Honda’s CVC lesson: strategic value starts after the investment
Raymond Zheng argues that corporate venture creates value only when investment leads to deployment, while warning that energy infrastructure could become the bottleneck to technological progress.
Oct 2, 2026Rauschenberger leaves Siemens Energy’s investment arm
Kendra Rauschenberger has taken on the role of vice president of global sales for onshore wind at Siemens Gamesa.
Oct 1, 2026Tech groups back consumer gadgets despite the risk of patent fights and…
Large tech corporations are showing a growing interest in backing consumer gadgets despite the inherent risks in this category.
Oct 1, 2026Blue Venture Fund: A blueprint for running a multi-LP corporate VC
With 36 Blue Cross Blue Shield healthcare companies as limited partners, Blue Venture Fund manages a complex set of stakeholders. Head of fund John Banta has created a robust operational machinery and a cast-iron investment focus to make this work.
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21 standout women in CVC on the US East CoastAn updated list of the outstanding women working in corporate investment on the US East Coast.21 standout women in CVC on the US East Coast
An updated list of the outstanding women working in corporate investment on the US East Coast.
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