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.

The drop in the US financial services group's market capitalisation shows how undervalued venture investments are as the economy slows.

Cable One provided $50m for Ziply Fiber while Mercuria co-led a series C round the same size for The Mobility House.

Paragon Biosciences was part of Emalex Biosciences’ $250m series D while CMA CGM and AP Moller participated in an $80m round for Project44.

Whether the downturn is a 6-month blip or lasts several years, "it’s a time to be in the game" says CVC veteran Pieter Wolters of DSM Venturing.