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From CVC to founder: Why so many corporate investors start companies
Corporate investors often chose to start companies after spotting a gap in the market. But do they necessarily make good startup founders?
Sep 8, 2025Lau joins venture studio for German banking group BVR
Felix Lau will build ventures at Amberra, the corporate venturing unit of the financial cooperative.
Sep 5, 2025Munz leaves VC role at German cleaning equipment maker Kärcher
Munz has worked in various innovation roles at German companies.
Sep 4, 2025Illumina Ventures cuts target for third fund
Illumina Ventures started with a target of $300m for its latest fund but has cut that to $200m amid a tough climate for biotech investors.
Sep 4, 2025Ruiz-Cotorro joins the Australian Open's investment arm
Following stints at Spanish VC firms, Alvaro Ruiz-Cotorro joins the CVC arm of Tennis Australia, organiser of the Australian Open
Sep 4, 2025Indian defence startups get IPO-ready as the old geopolitical rules change
Indian drone company IdeaForge was a pioneer when it listed in 2023, but now more defence tech startups are preparing to exit as the sector's importance increases.
Sep 3, 2025British Business Bank taps CVC professionals for deep tech investing
Rachael Reid and Costantino Mariella spent several years as investors in corporate venture capital before moving to the UK economic development bank.
Sep 3, 2025Schriner joins Honda’s startup investment unit
Ellie Schriner joined Honda’s CVC to expand its investments in the eastern US and Canada.
Sep 3, 2025Kedia joins construction company Hilti's investment unit
Subham Kedia joins Hilti Ventures to invest in construction tech innovations, following a role in the sector at Zacua Ventures.
Sep 3, 2025Ananth joins Hitachi to lead India VC investments
Radhika Ananth, formerly a vice president of VC firm Accel, has joined the Japanese conglomerate's CVC unit to lead India investments.
Sep 3, 2025Gabel to lead VC at Continental's spun-out automotive division
Manuel Gabel is head of venture capital at Aumovio, the automotive division of car parts maker Continental that is spinning out this month.
Sep 2, 2025Pascual leaves post as head of Chilean retail CVC Cencosud Ventures
The head of Chilean retail conglomerate Cencocud's startup investment arm is leaving after four years.
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