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Debiopharm Innovation Fund to back seed startups
The biopharmaceutical CVC unit’s new initiative will back 15 seed-stage startups a year, especially those developing AI, data and digital health technologies.
Sep 29, 2023CRH Ventures hones in on water tech to transform construction industry
The one-year-old $250m fund recently launched an accelerator to focus on early-stage companies that increase the efficiency of water in construction.
Sep 28, 2023Former SoftBank investor Chung joins Bessemer
Justina Chung, who invested for SoftBank Vision Funds for three years, has joined financial VC firm Bessemer Venture Partners to focus on European AI startups.
Sep 26, 2023Accenture veteran Greenstreet to join NatWest
After 12 years at Accenture across various roles, GCV Emerging Leader Ladi Greenstreet is moving to the retail bank next month.
Sep 19, 2023Crypto firm Bitget forms $100m fund
The crypto trading firm’s new initiative will target companies that can help develop its offerings, and it follows the Web3 Fund in April.
Sep 19, 2023Funding for robot startups increases despite difficult market
Robotics deals saw an increase despite an overall decline in deal count and dollar volume this summer.
Sep 19, 2023Aelf Ventures launches $50m web3 ecosystem fund
The CVC unit’s main focus includes growth-stage web3 projects, having already backed companies including Crystal Fun and Mythic Protocol.
Sep 8, 2023Other News
Early-stage deals and bargain valuations dominate Finland's startup sector
Finland's venture funding doubled in size between 2021 and 2022 but corporate investors continue to play only a small role in fundraising rounds.
Sep 6, 2023SPH Ventures founder Chua departs
GCV Powerlist member Boon Ping Chua joined Cento Ventures after more than nine years as CEO of the CVC unit.
Sep 4, 2023The 30 standout women in CVC on the US East Coast
Our mission to identify the outstanding women working in corporate investment continues with this list focused on the US East Coast.
Sep 1, 2023Where few dare to tread: Genting Ventures wrings value from Southeast Asian…
The Malaysian conglomerate's CVC plans to raise external capital in the future, potentially giving foreign investors access to the Southeast Asian tech ecosystem.
Aug 29, 2023Kickstart Ventures: building the Philippines’ startup ecosystem
Backed by one of the largest Philippine conglomerates, Ayala, Globe Telecom’s CVC unit is a leading force in the country’s emerging ecosystem.
Aug 9, 2023Mixi launches $50m India fund
The Indian digital entertainment startup-focused Mixi Global Investments fund will fall under the newly formed investment business department.
Aug 8, 2023Editor's Picks
Kickstart Ventures: building the Philippines’ startup ecosystem
Backed by one of the largest Philippine conglomerates, Ayala, Globe Telecom’s CVC unit is a leading force in the country’s emerging ecosystem.
Aug 9, 2023Spike in AI deals and exits for corporate investors
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.
Jul 13, 2023Yasumoto to lead NTT Docomo Ventures
After GCV Powerlist member Yuko Sasahara Watanabe’s move to NTT Docomo’s lifestyle unit, the CVC arm named Jun Yasumoto president and CEO.
Jul 10, 2023Corporate investors go for squad goals
From joint startup prize competitions to joint investment funds, corporates are increasingly joining forces to source innovation.
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