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When companies face foundational change, the corporate investment unit can often become a pathfinder for new business ideas.
Dec 9, 2024DTCP invests into Europe's scramble to get data centres ready for AI
Europe has a growing need for data centres capable of handling new AI services, and which can run on sustainable energy.
Nov 27, 2024Cox Enterprises establishes second $300m fund
After launching Socium Ventures in 2023 with a $300m fund, the US conglomerate has announced a second $300m targeting tech startups.
Oct 25, 2024Indonesian firm Telkom's CVC pauses new investments
Telkom’s CVC hasn’t made any new investments amid weak portfolio performance.
Sep 25, 2024Verizon Ventures halts investments
Verizon's corporate venture arm has stopped making investments and its lead executives have left the company, GCV understands.
Sep 24, 2024McAlister leaves Cox Communications amid organisational changes
Jordan McAlister has left the US telecoms firm after nearly three years leading its venture and innovation strategy.
Jul 9, 2024Deutsche Telekom-backed DTCP raises $450m for two funds
Deutsche Telekom’s VC spinout’s third growth fund closed at $330m while DTCP and Porsche-backed Incharge Capital reached a $120m first close.
Jun 27, 2024Telstra Ventures rebrands to Titanium Ventures
The Australian telecom firm’s VC affiliate changed its name to reflect its independent identity since spinning out in 2018.
Jun 26, 2024Other News
Powerlist 2024: Terry Doyle
Terry Doyle, managing partner of Telus Global Ventures, is one of the leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.
Jun 24, 2024Powerlist 2024: Alexander Helmke
Alexander Helmke, managing director of T.Capital, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.
Jun 24, 2024Novel engines and space repairs: 4 emerging spacetech startups to watch
Europe is trying to create its own SpaceX effect, with a growing focus on backing smaller and nimbler spacetech companies.
Jun 20, 2024Trauer to lead Telefônica Brasil’s CVC units
Phillip Trauer, who spent seven years at Valor Capital Group, comes in following the departure of Gabriela Toribio earlier this year.
Jun 6, 2024How Swisscom Ventures pioneered a new CVC succession model
It took three people to replace the 20-year veteran head of Swisscom Ventures. Now the new team is ready to increase investment pace and plan for the next fund.
May 20, 2024Gawendo leaves Telefónica Ventures
The former managing director of the Spanish telecommunications company's investment unit has not disclosed where she is going next.
May 16, 2024Editor's Picks
Kickstart Ventures: building the Philippines’ startup ecosystem
Backed by one of the largest Philippine conglomerates, Ayala, Globe Telecom’s CVC unit is a leading force in the country’s emerging ecosystem.
Aug 9, 2023Yasumoto to lead NTT Docomo Ventures
After GCV Powerlist member Yuko Sasahara Watanabe’s move to NTT Docomo’s lifestyle unit, the CVC arm named Jun Yasumoto president and CEO.
Jul 10, 2023Wayra Brasil and Vivo Ventures name new investment leads
Wana Schulze and Ivan Yoon will lead CVC investments at Telefónica’s seed and early-stage Brazilian subsidiaries.
May 29, 2023SoftBank to divest $2bn SoftBank Ventures Asia unit
Newly formed fund The Edgeof is set to acquire the $2bn SoftBank unit and expand its investment scope to cover the wider Asian region.
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