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.

Although newly formed, Volvo Financial Services' strategic investment arm is optimstic about the potential of mature technologies meeting more inviting valuations.

Although the pandemic will represent a damaging shock, Watanabe believes it may eventually be beneficial for Japan's startup space.

Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures' international outlook has eased the switch to remote working somewhat, and opportunities are available for careful investors.

Galijasevic predicts collaborations among corporate VCs and startups will only accelerate as they look to innovative technologies to address customer needs during tumultuous times.

Lambert told GCV she believes investors will continue to back portfolio companies, but the inability to meet potential portfolio companies on the ground will hinder new investments.

The Ping An subsidiary is providing strategic assistance to portfolio companies during the Covid-19 pandemic, though managing director Lacey cautioned that startups with high burn rates are facing high risk.

In the first of a new series, Dominque Mégret, head of Swisscom Ventures, tells GCV that the Covid-19 crisis could lead to a greater contrast between CVC's winners and losers.

Ahead of GCV Israel, Jonathan Tudor was interviewed alongside founder and CEO of Mawsonia (publishers of Global Corporate Venturing) James Mawson to discuss what we can expect from the world of corporate venturing in the coming decade.