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"Hard tech" isn't as hard as investors fear, says Honda Xcelerator Ventures
Julien Fredonie, Honda Xcelerator Ventures’ head of Europe and Africa, says hard tech isn't riskier than other investment categories and Europe is well placed to play a big role in this area.
Apr 10, 2025UK financial services firm Aviva backs Northern Gritstone university fund
Aviva has expanded into university spinout investing following an earlier investment in the University of Cambridge's affiliated fund, Cambridge Innovation Capital.
Apr 10, 2025Climate investors turn back to Europe for stable returns
Climate tech investors attracted to the US by the Inflation Reduction Act climate bill are now turning their eyes back to Europe.
Apr 9, 2025Corporates backed more startups in Q1, even stripping out the AI mega-deals
There were 1,215 corporate-backed startup funding rounds in Q1, the highest quarterly total for two years.
Apr 8, 2025University of Sydney launches $15m spinout fund
The investment fund aims to close the gap in funding for university ventures after the proof-of-concept stage.
Apr 8, 2025Routhier joins electronics tester Teradyne's CVC arm
After five years as president of Stanley Black & Decker's corporate VC fund, Dina Routhier has moved to the newly formed Teradyne Robotics Ventures.
Apr 8, 2025Schmäschke takes over at Deutsche Telekom's venture unit
Oliver Schmäschke will head the German telecoms company's investment arm T.Capital.
Apr 7, 2025Italian industrial group Angelini Industries hires Hodits to lead biotech investing
The hire is part of its goal to strengthen its presence in the biotech sector and expand its international investment platform.
Apr 7, 2025Corporate-backed startups pause IPO plans amid market chaos
eToro, Klarna and Circle have reportedly all suspended work on their initial public offerings, leaving corporate backers waiting longer for exits.
Apr 7, 2025French pharma group Sanofi forms $275m China drugs fund
The launch of the fund follows Sanofi’s investment in a $1bn insulin production facility in Beijing, China.
Apr 4, 2025Don't believe the hype: impact funds aren't disappearing
The language may be changing but the opportunities and the returns are still there for impact investors.
Apr 4, 2025German warehouse logistics firm Jungheinrich launches CVC
The family-owned business aims to invest in startups in robotics, predictive analytics, autonomous logistics and next-generation energy solutions.
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