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The downward trend of CVC deals showed signs of flattening in May 2023 with industrial and transport sectors and geographies like Japan, China and the UK showing year-on-year increases.

The economic downturn has made corporate venture capital units vulnerable to restructurings and budget cuts. What should you do when the mothership assigns you a new boss who wants to change direction?

In today's second half, we look deals like Microsoft's investment in Facebook and Tencent's investment into Riot Games which ended up not just paying off but profoundly changing business strategy.

We look at some of the greatest corporate VC investments, from a $2.5m investment in a future $170bn company in the 80's to a deal in the wake of the dotcom boom that has produced $130bn.

Former investment manager Erik Karlsson is succeeding Nanna Andersen after she was promoted to head of New Growth & Ventures at H&M Group.

As the travel sector recovers post-Covid, sustainable tourism is emerging as a growing trend. But are corporates daring to back it?

Mario Augusto Maia, managing partner of Cogent Venture Partners, joins the pod to talk about the best way to launch a venturing unit.

With more money and a new name, SoftBank continues to back Black and Latino-owned startups.

Thais Ricupero Anauate will lead investments in the evolving beverage sector at AB InBev’s Brazilian subsidiary.

And several other bets that Jaguar Land Rover's InMotion Ventures is making on what the car will look like in 10 years.

Corporate investors have been the most active backers of startups in the country, focusing on fintech, ecommerce and logistics.