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US universities ramp up spinout fund creation as government cuts funding
The federal cuts to science and research funding mean US universities are leaning more on spinout funds and tech transfer offices to generate income.
Apr 29, 2025Europe spacetech startups need more money and talent to compete
For Europe to hold its own beyond Earth’s gravity, its startup ecosystem will need more sources of capital and more talent.
Apr 28, 2025Games investor Blue Ocean launches $30m fund for indie game development
The investment includes a balance of developer control and investor returns and allows developers to own IP.
Apr 25, 2025Ex-Microsoft VC investor McBride joins early-stage fund
Jason McBride has joined venture capital firm AIX Ventures as partner.
Apr 25, 2025Intel no longer plans to spin off investment arm
The company's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, announced the reversal of policy on the Q1 earnings call, saying it would monetise the existing portfolio.
Apr 25, 2025How Europe is creating new routes for defence startups to emerge
A new crop of defence-focused venture builders and accelerators are helping early-stage startups break into the tight-knit world of military technology.
Apr 24, 2025Pletka joins Pacific Gas and Electric to lead startup accelerator
Ryan Pletka has joined US utilities provider Pacific Gas and Electric to head up its Innovation Accelerator programme for cleantech ventures.
Apr 22, 2025VC launches UC Berkeley AI fund to offset federal research cuts
The pot of money will fund AI researchers as US universities face cuts to funding for science and research.
Apr 22, 2025Parth Gundi joins UK spinout investor Northern Gritstone
Gundi joins Northern Gritstone at a time of capital expansion at the investment company.
Apr 22, 2025Kaz Shimizu heads Japanese telecom KDDI’s corporate VC fund
Shimizu replaces Kazuhiko Chuman at KDDI’s Open Innovation Fund.
Apr 22, 2025Kazuhiko Chuman takes on biz dev at Japanese banking group Mizuho Financial
Chuman was the former unit head at KDDI’s Open Innovation Fund.
Apr 22, 2025TDK Ventures takes the wrapper off new $150m fund
Electronics manufacturer TDK's venture unit is targeting 'iconic' startups with its latest fund, seeking technologies that can define new markets.
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