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2025 was supposed to be the year many promising tech companies listed on public markets but volatility may limit IPOs.
Corporate investors have become pivotal players in VC markets around the globe, able to move markets. It’s now time to press our advantage.
From deciding which markets to go into, how many team members to send and whether it is worth taking an LP position in a local VC fund instead, here are six things to think about before opening an overseas office.
When companies face foundational change, the corporate investment unit can often become a pathfinder for new business ideas.
Smaller companies build their own ventures more than larger corporates and the chief executive is more involved with the CVC, according to GCV's Keystone benchmarking survey.
Here's how to make the relationship between a VC and its strategic corporate LPs one that benefits both sides.
Corporate-led funding rounds account for larger and larger shares of total venture investment. The trend is here to stay as CVC offers startups more than just money.
Some 50% of a consumer startup's capital is spent on advertising, so trading equity for ads can save money. Here's how to get those deals to work.
Nichola Bates, head of Boeing's global accelerators and innovation programs, is taking radical steps to improve the gender balance of corporate venturing: she hires only women for her team. And it's not the only way she is shaking things up.
"Resiliency-phase" units move away from CEO supervision, invite business units onto the investment committee and make multiple investments in other venture funds.
Design the strategy from the ground up, find out what doors to knock on, and be quietly persistent.
How long should a secondment be? How do you set the right learning goals? Here is what corporates should consider before sending a team member to spend time with a VC partner.
Both models are gaining popularity — but which is right for your company? It depends on the business need and the stage of the startup.
Communication, careful selection, laser-focus on alignment, and openness to change are some of the most important ways to make sure your accelerator doesn’t go bust.
Some 50% of a consumer startup's capital is spent on advertising, so trading equity for ads can save money. Here's how to get those deals to work.
Our monthly advice column in which an expert panel gives advice on common problems in corporate venturing.
Our monthly advice column in which an expert panel gives advice on common problems in corporate venturing.
Every startup will need to give away board seats, but founders can shape the boardroom for success – here’s how.
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