The University of Birmingham has created a system for researchers to commercialise their technology and find clients before incorporating a company.

The 2024 Powerlist reflects three big trends in corporate investment: a big focus on AI, the global spread of CVC and increasing longevity for the profession.

Sony's venture arm plans to look to Europe and beyond for backers when it launches its next fund, as it expands to Africa and seeks content as well as tech.

Europe is trying to create its own SpaceX effect, with a growing focus on backing smaller and nimbler spacetech companies.

South Africa's strong fintech sector, financial and regulatory systems make it an opportunity for foreign investors, but local corporates need to help seed the startup ecosystem.

InMotion Ventures has shifted to pre-seed investing where it says it bring the most value to startup with its expertise in R&D, automotive design and testing.

Consumption of sports is more fragmented and athlete-centric. This opens up some opportunities for startups and investors.

Venture funds are becoming a more common offering at universities around the world. Why do a majority of the top US institutions not have one?

From geothermal energy and mining tech to subterranean delivery systems, here are some of the most exciting startups focusing on what's underground.

For eight years, Cyber Valley has been linking German AI and robotics researchers and spinouts with corporate partners, but a partnership with UTokyo IPC is the first step to it going global.