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Fewer — but bigger — corporate-backed startup exits in September

The longed-for recovery in startup exits hasn't yet arrived. But those startups that did get bought or publicly listed in September did so at higher prices.

Oct 7, 2024

Pangaea Ventures on the hunt for Asian deeptech with new $85m fund

The Canadian venture firm is opening an office in Asia as Asian corporations flock to invest in its fifth fund and largest fund.

Sep 30, 2024

Berger joins Saudi city project Neom as biotech investment director

Berger will lead the biotech investment for the Saudi city project, contributing to the Kingdom's goal of becoming a global biotech hub.

Sep 25, 2024

Korean conglomerate Lotte launches healthcare CVC

South Korean multinational Lotte Holdings has set up a CVC arm to invest in new technology in healthcare and biopharmaceuticals.

Aug 29, 2024

Illumina Ventures seeks $300m for third fund

SEC filings show the CVC wants to raise its third nine-figure fund to back biotech startups.

Aug 23, 2024

11 women's health startups to watch

Female-focused health startups have been receiving increased funding in 2024 and a new crop of startups is emerging to address previously underserved areas.

Aug 13, 2024

Tveteraas leaves sustainable protein maker Nutreco’s CVC arm

Maarten-Yan Wierenga is serving as interim head of NuFrontiers while Erik Tveteraas joined fungus-based protein developer NoMy as CFO.

Aug 12, 2024

Exits for corporate-backed startups rise 34% year-on-year in July

Private equity companies have been active in buying VC-backed companies, sometimes at a significant discount. Digital and life sciences startups dominate the list of exits.

Aug 12, 2024

Other News

Terumo launches a $75m CVC arm to target medtech startups

The Japanese medical device firm has set up Terumo Ventures, having previously contributed to healthcare-focused VC funds.

Aug 6, 2024

The normal venture cycle isn't fit for the healthcare industry

Healthcare needs value-add more than capital, says Echo Health Ventures CEO Rob Coppedge

Aug 1, 2024

US healthcare provider Ochsner Health’s CVC launches $10m fund

Ochsner Ventures’ new fund will target seed stage healthcare and health tech companies in Louisiana

Jul 25, 2024

Spanish genome lab ramps up plans for a sequence of spinouts

The National Centre for Genomic Analysis, based in Barcelona, Spain, is preparing to launch a new spinout and is planning for several more following a revamp of its operations.

Jul 19, 2024

Updated: 6 more functional food startups to watch

From caffeine-infused teas to mushroom gummies and liquid meal supplements, updated for 2024: here are some more startups making waves in the functional food industry.

Jul 17, 2024

What if your t-shirt could help heal your sports injury?

UK startup Kymira supplies elite sports teams with garments with infrared technology that can speed muscle recovery and healing. Next, it wants to bring these to medical settings.

Jul 15, 2024

Editor's Picks

Sony and Intel back company making key part for next wave of…

UK smartphone camera component developer Cambridge Mechatronics’ latest round featured strategic investors Sony Ventures and Intel Capital.

Feb 13, 2024

GV names four new general partners

Brendan Bulik-Sullivan, Crystal Huang, Frédérique Dame and Issi Rozen have been promoted from partner positions at the early-stage Alphabet fund.

Jun 6, 2023

Wayra Brasil and Vivo Ventures name new investment leads

Wana Schulze and Ivan Yoon will lead CVC investments at Telefónica’s seed and early-stage Brazilian subsidiaries.

May 29, 2023
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