Japan's Jera Ventures will invest in energy digitisation and decarbonisation technology on behalf of its thermal power producer parent.

Four years after helping to set up corporate venture unit Saison Capital, Chris Sirise has departed to co-launch a Web3 company builder.

In partnership with Touchdown Ventures, Abu Dhabi-based Agathia Ventures will invest in early to growth-stage startups developing food-related offerings.

Indonesia, with the second largest fisheries market in the world, has a growing sector of aquatech startups that are attracting corporate backers.

Corporate investors have been part of $3bn worth of AI deals so far this year, with June particularly strong. There has also been a uptick in exits.

After GCV Powerlist member Yuko Sasahara Watanabe’s move to NTT Docomo’s lifestyle unit, the CVC arm named Jun Yasumoto president and CEO.

There's an opportunity for CVCs to help take Japanese startups global. Large funding rounds for Telexistence and Caddi show what is possible.

Ambitious adoption targets and government incentives have positioned India’s electric mobility sector for rapid growth.

As India’s startup sector matures, foreign CVCs are increasingly choosing to set up teams in the country to invest in high growth sectors such as climate tech, fintech and software.

Telus's corporate VC subsidiary has appointed Ravit Warsha Dor partner and investment director, extending its presence in Israel.