TDK's corporate venturing unit is lining up more deals to go with its investment in Genetesis this week, having been formed early last year with one eye on an economic downturn.

Hartanto, VP of investments for MDI Ventures, suggested CVCs may have to move to a revenue-centred approach that has helped his unit gain influence within parent company Telkom Indonesia.

Comment from Ben Yu, managing director, Sierra Ventures

Comment from Dominic Hofstetter, director of capital and investment, Climate-KIC

Comment from Paul Holland, managing director and venture capitalist-in-residence, Mach49

Comment from Deborah de Lange, associate professor, global management studies, Ryerson University

Comment from Bernd Gross, chief technology officer, Software AG

Comment from Miguel Arias, global entrepreneurship director, Telefónica

Comment from Paul Asel, managing Partner, NGP Capital

Comment from Uli Grabenwater, head of venture capital and ITI investments, European Investment Fund