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Transport

Auto industry’s tech shift opens up new markets for truck maker Scania

A move to autonomous driving and electric vehicles gives Scania the opportunity to move beyond just selling heavy vehicles.

Jan 9, 2025

Porsche's Aleksej Mitrjaschkin switches to German VC Incharge Capital

Mitrjaschkin will be a partner at joint venture Incharge Capital Partners.

Jan 7, 2025

Sabrina Jones departs Bosch Ventures

Jones had founded two internal ventures at the company before moving to the CVC arm to manage open innovation.

Jan 2, 2025

As money flows back into transport, investors look beyond just moving people

CVCs invested over 50% more dollars in transport year-on-year, while they train their eye on connected industries in 2025

Jan 2, 2025

Special report: Self-driving cars make a cautious comeback

With billion-dollar funding rounds being limited to a few large companies, the self-driving car industry still appears to have a bumpy road ahead.

Dec 16, 2024

Shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines opens India CVC office

The Japanese shipping giant has opened a CVC office in India as the country increasingly becomes a strategic target for shipping companies.

Dec 10, 2024

From Swiggy to Northvolt: Highs and lows for corporate exits in November

There was a 62% jump in exits for corporate-backed startups in November, with IPOs and acquisitions across a range of geographies and sectors but also some notable bankruptcies.

Dec 10, 2024

Scania to loan Northvolt $100m as battery maker files for bankruptcy

Scania’s loan will keep Northvolt operational during bankruptcy as it fights to survive.

Nov 22, 2024

Other News

Parent company financial troubles shuttered ZF Ventures

Financial troubles, including billions in debt, components manufacturer ZF Group doomed its CVC unit earlier this year.

Nov 15, 2024

VW investment boss' departure from Northvolt board adds to battery maker's woes

The departure of Sven Furhmann from Northvolt's board comes after a series of setbacks that have raised questions about the battery maker's future.

Nov 12, 2024

Corporate investors saw 53% rise in exits in October

Some 37 corporate-backed startups were either acquired or taken public in October, with the total value of exits at $4.37bn, a significant rise on last year.

Nov 11, 2024

Pode leaves German carmaker Porsche's startup scouting unit

Hadar Pode left her Israel-based managing director position at Porsche Digital after six years, without disclosing her new role.

Oct 31, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover CVC InMotion Ventures hires Chavassieu

Ex-ecommerce executive Edouard Chavassieu has joined InMotion Ventures as an associate and will help it expand its activities in mainland Europe.

Oct 25, 2024

Corporates are missing the $2 trillion agetech market

There is potential to create several $1bn-plus companies focused on products and services for older adults. But few corporate investors have this on their radar yet.

Oct 23, 2024

Editor's Picks

Maersk shifts to venture client approach to move faster on new tech

Maersk revamped its Maersk Growth innovation unit in June with a new team and a change in how it invests in tech and sustainability.

Jan 5, 2024

Long and short-term bets investors should make on sustainable aviation fuel

Algae, alcohol and electrofuels all have potential for creating sustainable aviation fuel — but which ones are winning backing from industry?

Aug 16, 2023

From AR to biochar – the thinking behind Stellantis' startup investments

Adam Bazih, head of Stellantis Ventures, says we're heading for a golden age of mobility tech as sustainable vehicles become affordable.

Jul 26, 2023

JLR's InMotion moves Fearn up to principal

Louis Fearn has been promoted to principal at JLR's corporate venture arm after three years as a venture investor.

Jun 26, 2023
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