Failure rates are high for VC-backed companies, and corporate-backed startups are not exempt. But which have been the biggest recent flops that left corporate investors licking their wounds?
SoftBank Group International partner Saurabh Jalan has become the latest high-profile name to leave as the company looks to restructure its CVC activities.
Corporate investors are backing a host of elder-care startups, from those seeking Parkinson's cures to apps aiding mental wellbeing.
A majority of the corporate investors we polled take LP positions in VC funds, in parallel with direct investing. It is a way to widen their scope.
Torq Ventures — which has gone from consultancy to full CVC unit in 3 years — is a sign of how fast Brazilian corporate venture is growing.
Why more corporate venturing units are choosing a more independent legal footing for their funds.
The agricultural chemicals producer is widening its investment remit, looking at everything from fintech for farmers and soil health.
There is no let-up yet in the investor pullback, but a series of big energy fundraises helped keep total deal value from falling further.
Suzano and Yara participated in Agrolend’s $145m latest round while Xencor contributed to Zenas BioPharma’s $118m series B.
DSG Ventures has launched with five investments and marks the rare instance of a sports retailer launching a strategic fund.
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