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From Swiggy to Northvolt: Highs and lows for corporate exits in November
There was a 62% jump in exits for corporate-backed startups in November, with IPOs and acquisitions across a range of geographies and sectors but also some notable bankruptcies.
Dec 10, 2024Telemedicine didn't solve healthcare's funding crisis — but AI may do better
Telemedicine didn't solve the fundamental cost problem in healthcare, but new AI models may be tackling this.
Nov 20, 2024Corporate investors saw 53% rise in exits in October
Some 37 corporate-backed startups were either acquired or taken public in October, with the total value of exits at $4.37bn, a significant rise on last year.
Nov 11, 2024American Heart Association launches $75m women’s health fund
The US cardiovascular health research and public awareness nonprofit has launched a fund for startups tackling women's health conditions.
Nov 5, 2024Ensemble Innovation Ventures seeks solutions for US healthcare's staffing gap
With shortages in labour and resources in the US healthcare system, medium-sized funds have a unique role to play to bridge the gaps.
Oct 29, 2024Five tech breakthroughs bringing us closer to beating cancer
Personalised treatment, combination therapies, vaccines and of course AI: pharmaceutical investors are backing a surge of new cancer technologies.
Oct 10, 2024Fewer — 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, 2024Other News
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, 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, 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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