Finance teams are increasingly automating their operations with AI tools, opening up opportunities for B2B fintech startups.

Cleantech and IT remain the main focus for corporates, with fusion and hydrogen taking a big role.

Sanofi's venture arm is going against a pharma bear market by upping investments and hiking its fund to $1.4bn. Unit head Jason Hafler says AI opportunities are a big reason why.

Germany's Mittelstand is embracing both venture capital investing and venture building. But which will be the dominant model?

Ultra-fast, 10-20 minute deliveries are growing as a percentage of India's ecommerce landscape, but the winners in this segment are not yet clear, says Sumit Keshan, head of Wipro Consumer Care – Ventures.

At a decade old, ADP Ventures is one of the longest-standing venture builders. It has created 10 new businesses that are collectively bringing nine-figure annual revenues to the human resources software group.

Quantum is on the cusp of moving from research to commercial use and companies are exploring its potential for improving diagnostics and the discovery of new drugs.

The new wave of agtech startups are more savvy, more grounded and more niche than the hyped companies of previous years. It's "a great time to invest", say corporate VCs.

All signs are looking positive for investors who have been hungering for exit opportunities for over two years.

Corporate investors are playing an increasing role in backing Latin America's startups, with the Brazil, Mexico and Chile markets among the most mature.