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Quantum sensors could help end our risky over-dependence on GPS

Defence and industrial investors are increasingly interested in using quantum sensors to go where the GPS system cannot take us.


Jul 18, 2025

Singapore VC Origgen launches fund to back Asian university spinouts

It is the second fund launched by Origgen Capital to finance ventures based on research and intellectual property.

Jul 18, 2025

Replacement retinas grown in zero gravity show potential of "space factories"

The costs of making things in space — and getting them back to earth — is high. But infrastructure to bring down the costs is being built.

Jul 17, 2025

Oil and gas companies tripled investments in hydrogen startups in H1

The decline of cleantech and hydrogen investments is overstated in H1, according to GCV data, while transport investments go cold.

Jul 16, 2025

Southeast Asia's startups are struggling – they need to think globally

Funding numbers are down as Southeast Asia's startups have failed to keep track with the move to deep tech, but they can overcome that by adopting an international outlook.

Jul 15, 2025

Pinizzotto leaves French utility Engie's venture arm

Former GCV Emerging Leader Scott Pinizzotto is seeking new climate tech VC opportunities after almost 10 years at Engie's venture unit.

Jul 14, 2025

IPOs return for corporate-backed startups in June

Some 50 corporate-backed startups had an exit in June including six stock market listings and two company closures.

Jul 14, 2025

Platt leaves investor role at Nvidia

Clifford Platt is departing from his investments-focused role as senior director of corporate development for Nvidia, having helped turbocharge its CVC strategy.

Jul 14, 2025

Tulum repurposes steel furnaces to make cheap, low-emission hydrogen

Tulum Energy, spun out of industrial group Techint, has developed a technology that creates emissions-free hydrogen at similar costs to hydrogen based on fossil fuels.

Jul 11, 2025

How corporates can successfully build startups they intend to spin out

Set the businesses up as independent legal entities from day one, hire outside founders (and give them equity) — but make sure there are structured ways to connect back to the parent company.

Jul 11, 2025

BBVA spin-off VC Propel Venture Partners closes $100m fund

The new funding brings total commitments at Propel Venture Partners, which was spun out of the Spanish bank in 20216, to more than $437m.

Jul 11, 2025

Why drinks company Diageo pulled out of investing in startups

A shift in focus to premium drinks brands and profitability, along with new strategic direction from the c-suite, may have played a role in Diageo's exit from Distill Ventures.

Jul 10, 2025
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