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Space launch company NordSpace forms corporate venture fund
NordSpace Ventures will fund startups that can support its parent company's satellite launch activities and boost Canada's spacetech ecosystem.
Feb 27, 2026India's Info Edge launches $27.4m growth-stage fund
The new fund, called B8 Fund-I, is the company’s first focused vehicle for investing in later-stage companies.
Feb 27, 2026Q-Day looms. Here is how corporates are preparing for the quantum threat…
Quantum computers will be able to crack encrypted data within seconds. Corporate investors, particularly telecoms companies, are now actively investing in technologies that can protect them.
Feb 27, 2026VC Seraphim harnesses corporates for $100m+ spacetech fund
Arabsat, Eutelsat, NEC and Sky Perfect JSat have all backed the venture firm's second fund, as corporates take a wider interest in space tech.
Feb 26, 2026Ekberg steps down as CEO of Volvo Cars’ investment arm
Ann-Sofie Ekberg spent seven years at Volvo Cars, with the last two-and-a-half years as the head of the CVC unit.
Feb 25, 2026Auto parts maker Aisin doubles VC fund to $100m
Japan-based Aisin has extended its partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures to 2036 as it expands into investment areas such as healthcare and energy.
Feb 24, 2026JumpCloud’s new venture arm to battle AI-charged identity fraud
AI agents have made keeping track of IT activities far harder. Identity verification software company JumpCloud views CVC as a way to overcome that.
Feb 24, 2026AI is now where the internet was in 1995 — and Europe…
Europe's AI opportunity lies in the application layer — particularly with agentic AI — but a lack of capital means the continent could lose out.
Feb 20, 2026Naranjo to head venture clienting at construction firm Holcim
Gustavo Naranjo has left venture clienting services provider 27pilots to work internally at one of its clients, Holcim Maqer Ventures.
Feb 20, 2026Behind Petrobras’ new $96m energy transition venture fund
As it looks to make the first investment by summer, the new Valetec-managed fund aims to help the oil and gas company go greener.
Feb 19, 2026Akhnoor to lead cement maker JK Cement’s startup arm
After leading Hero Enterprise’s startup investment activity, Varun Akhnoor is looking to grow the cement company’s footprint.
Feb 18, 2026Robinhood launches a billion-dollar IPO for its CVC fund
The online trading platform's Robinhood Ventures will open up its first fund, which has backed Databricks, Airwallex and Ramp, to public investors.
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