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From novel materials and new textile recycling methods to sneakers linked to NFTs these are some of the early-stage fashion startups that are capturing investors' attention.
Shortages and inflated prices in the cocoa industry have pushed startups to create chocolate alternatives that taste and feel like the original. Investors are taking a bite.
Vinted Ventures plans to back tech companies tackling challenges in the re-commerce sector.
From helping blind fans 'watch' games to combatting concussion and updating sports media for the 2020s, these companies are looking to change how sport is played and viewed.
The hire is part of its goal to strengthen its presence in the biotech sector and expand its international investment platform.
The corporate venturing unit officially launched after several months in stealth.
Murphy moves from The Coca-Cola Company to Greycroft to lead global strategic relationships.
Shaw was vice president of M&A at Synchrony Ventures before working in institutional VC.
Goman, who previously headed BAT's cannabis unit, takes over from Juan Palacios as head of Btomorrow Ventures.
If a venturing unit want to maximise a startup’s chance of scaling its technology in a corporate, it should become a customer, says Cencosud Ventures’ Pascual.
January 2025 saw 53 corporate-backed startup exits, marking a 47% year-on-year increase and the highest total since early 2023, with deal values soaring to $4.52bn.
Takeshi Munemasa worked in various corporate development roles at Japan's Norinchukin Bank before taking on his new role.
The Ki Tua Fund brings on Ma from French VC Capagro to head European investments.
After three years at the Ki Tua Fund, Grieve will be looking for new opportunities.
UK smartphone camera component developer Cambridge Mechatronics’ latest round featured strategic investors Sony Ventures and Intel Capital.
Turkey has the ingredients to be a top tech market, but it needs investors to take more risk if its startups are to get past early stage.
Backed by one of the largest Philippine conglomerates, Ayala, Globe Telecom’s CVC unit is a leading force in the country’s emerging ecosystem.
David Garcia, head of National Basketball Association team the Atlanta Hawks' venture fund, is targeting consumer experience ventures rather than sports technology.
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