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.

Ecommerce group Naspers' investment arm, Prosus, is set to invest in startups earlier than ever through the partnership.

Tomoyuki Otsu joined Mitsubishi straight after university and took part in various business development and VC roles.

Cleantech and IT remain the main focus for corporates, with fusion and hydrogen taking a big role.

Ultra-fast, 10-20 minute deliveries are growing as a percentage of India's ecommerce landscape, but the winners in this segment are not yet clear, says Sumit Keshan, head of Wipro Consumer Care – Ventures.

The Japanese financial services company has formed a joint venture with VC Global Brain to form the new startup investment funds.

Over the past 20 years, an influx of Chinese, Japanese, South Korean and Taiwanese investors into the Valley has normalised corporate investment, increased funding round sizes and heightened national security concerns for VCs.