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FIFA embraces VC investing as popularity of World Cup football soars
The football governing body plans to invest in sports and entertainment technologies as it transforms into more of a commercial company.
Mar 26, 2025Yin leaves defence manufacturer Lockheed Martin's venture unit
Xiaoming Yin, the third member to join Lockheed Martin's corporate venture fund, is departing having led 20 investments for the unit in eight years.
Mar 25, 2025Kelly Shaw returns to consumer finance firm Synchrony's investment unit
Shaw was vice president of M&A at Synchrony Ventures before working in institutional VC.
Mar 25, 2025Nine things we learned at the GCVI Summit 2025
From investors brushing off Trump's climate science bashing to market turbulence limiting the IPO window, here are highlights from the GCVI Summit 2025.
Mar 25, 2025Cannestra leaves CVC arm of Japanese car parts maker Denso
The rest of the corporate venturing unit will remain operating as before, and will continue to seek new investments.
Mar 24, 2025UAE’s Yango Group launches $20m fund to back young entrepreneurs
Yango Ventures will focus on early-stage startups in the online-to-offline, B2B SaaS and fintech sectors to drive digital transformation.
Mar 21, 2025Corporate backing gives startups the edge when it comes to avoiding bankruptcy
Startups backed by corporate investors are less likely to go bust. This pattern holds true even in a tough investment climate.
Mar 20, 2025Market uncertainty is limiting the IPO window say Nasdaq and NYSE officials
2025 was supposed to be the year many promising tech companies listed on public markets but volatility may limit IPOs.
Mar 20, 2025The 10 biggest CVC IPOs planned for 2025 — and why they…
CoreWeave, Discord, Klarna and Jio are among the high-value tech companies on the slate for 2025 IPOs, but market volatility could delay things, says exits expert Jeff Baglio.
Mar 19, 2025How corporate venture capital became a driving force in global innovation
Corporate investors have become pivotal players in VC markets around the globe, able to move markets. It’s now time to press our advantage.
Mar 18, 2025Tokyo's subway system launches $20m venture arm
Tokyo Metro Ventures will target startups that can improve the value of its stations and solve issues on its lines.
Mar 17, 2025National Grid says $100m AI fund will help ease pressures on network
The utility's corporate venture arm, National Grid Partners, is reserving $100m for AI deals as it looks to tackle electrification and the energy needs of data centres.
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The CVC Funding Round DatabaseRealtime data of all startup funding rounds with corporate backers. Full access for GCV+ subscribers.The CVC Funding Round Database
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CVC DirectoryFull details of 600+ CVC units globally, including key people, sector focus, preferred investment stage and more. ull access for GCV+ subscribers.CVC Directory
Full details of 600+ CVC units globally, including key people, sector focus, preferred investment stage and more. ull access for GCV+ subscribers.
Corporate venture building reportData from 100+ corporate venture building programmes, including size, budgets, staffing, reporting lines and outcomesCorporate venture building report
Data from 100+ corporate venture building programmes, including size, budgets, staffing, reporting lines and outcomes
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