The departure of Sven Furhmann from Northvolt's board comes after a series of setbacks that have raised questions about the battery maker's future.

Japan is second only to the US when it comes to spacetech startups raising funding from the corporate sector.

One of Vietnam's largest conglomerates, Vingroup, and its founder, have set up a new CVC unit with $50m to invest in new startups.

Sustainability is 'critically important' in agriculture tech, but startups need to use new technologies like AI to balance it with cost reductions, say corporate VCs.

There is potential to create several $1bn-plus companies focused on products and services for older adults. But few corporate investors have this on their radar yet.

Under pressure to simplify supply chains and improve sustainability, Nupo Ventures is building startups, with six under its belt so far.

After months in stealth mode, Carozzi Ventures is ready to invest $6m over the next three years.

Korea has a strong roster of startups providing software for industry and large conglomerates. They are now finding markets abroad, too.

Tran has led the packaged food company's venture capital arm since 2022 but is now leaving to support his wife's startup.

Investors — particularly corporates — have increased backing for spacetech startups in the past five years. Here are the new entrants catching their eye.