Japanese venture capital culture is starting to change and women at corporate venture units are at the forefront of the transition.

MDI Ventures CEO Donald Wihardja tells us why local service providers can prosper where big multinationals can't, and why his firm is set to facilitate a new wave of corporate VC in Indonesia.

R/GA Ventures connects startups with R/GA's big brand clients, and takes warrants in the businesses which can occasionally lead to big payouts.

The energy sector hasn't had a technology breakthrough for a decade. But Engie New Ventures' Johann Boukhors is excited about the potential for green hydrogen and methane.

Catherine Zhou, who heads up HSBC's venture capital activities, tells Global Venturing it is going long on blockchain and tokenisation tech despite recent turmoil in the Web3 market.

The agricultural chemicals producer is widening its investment remit, looking at everything from fintech for farmers and soil health.

Whether the downturn is a 6-month blip or lasts several years, "it’s a time to be in the game" says CVC veteran Pieter Wolters of DSM Venturing.

Nitin Gajria tells us why Google formed a $50m African VC fund and why it is investing in everything from mobile gaming to haulage services.

As ArcelorMittal's XCarb Innovation Fund backs Form Energy's $450m series E round, its head tells us why the unit is targeting clean energy, hydrogen and smart carbon technology.

Singtel's corporate VC unit has taken on another $100m as 5G opens up opportunities for new technology models, CEO Edgar Hardless tells Global Venturing.