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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, 2024Pangaea 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, 2024Berger 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, 2024Korean 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, 2024Illumina 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, 202411 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, 2024Tveteraas 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, 2024Exits 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, 2024Other 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, 2024The 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, 2024US 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, 2024Spanish 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, 2024Updated: 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, 2024What 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, 2024Editor'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, 2024GV 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, 2023Wayra 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.
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