The CVC unit announced its launch with an investment in a last-mile-delivery startup.

Xin Kai Tan set up a London-based office for ST Engineering Ventures.

While on the smaller side, the Buzz Innovation investment unit will seek to help its parent connect with startups.

Managed by Global Brain, the new fund will mainly seek overseas startups focused on frontier biotech.

Machinery maker Yanmar's investment arm opted to open an office in Europe to tap strong university innovation.

Corporate investors Nvidia, Qualcomm and InfoEdge, along with other Indian VC firms, add more than $850m to the India Deep Tech Investment Alliance.

October’s corporate VC data shows a steady recovery from the venture downturn with a sharp rise in funding for robotics and autonomous vehicles.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology helps launch 100 spinouts a year. But the AI rush means it has to get them overseas quicker, says its tech transfer head.

The Indian conglomerate set up the SIG Tattva corporate venture arm, headed by Sriharsha Bandaluppi, at the end of last year and just unveiled its second investment.

Japan’s largely male-dominated startup ecosystem is undergoing a change as more women enter the arena with new business opportunities. And investors are paying attention.