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Hyundai Motor launches $91m investment fund

The Korean carmaker has collected capital from 10 of its affiliate companies for a fund that will back frontier technologies such as AI and robotics.

May 28, 2025

South Korean car parts maker Hankook launches $11m CVC fund

The CVC team plans to raise hundreds of billions more won to invest beyond its core tyres and car parts businesses.

May 12, 2025

JetBlue Ventures sold off as US airline tackles mounting losses

JetBlue is selling its investment arm to Sky Leasing, an aviation investment manager, as it focuses on returning the airline back to profitability.

May 6, 2025

Europe spacetech startups need more money and talent to compete

For Europe to hold its own beyond Earth’s gravity, its startup ecosystem will need more sources of capital and more talent.

Apr 28, 2025

Aarzoo Sharma leaves shipping company Maersk's venturing unit

Sharma is moving to Dubai for a position in VC.

Apr 11, 2025

"Hard tech" isn't as hard as investors fear, says Honda Xcelerator Ventures

Julien Fredonie, Honda Xcelerator Ventures’ head of Europe and Africa, says hard tech isn't riskier than other investment categories and Europe is well placed to play a big role in this area.

Apr 10, 2025

Nine things we learned at the GCVI Summit 2025

From investors brushing off Trump's climate science bashing to market turbulence limiting the IPO window, here are highlights from the GCVI Summit 2025.

Mar 25, 2025

Cannestra leaves CVC arm of Japanese car parts maker Denso

The rest of the corporate venturing unit will remain operating as before, and will continue to seek new investments.

Mar 24, 2025

Other News

UAE’s Yango Group launches $20m fund to back young entrepreneurs

Yango Ventures will focus on early-stage startups in the online-to-offline, B2B SaaS and fintech sectors to drive digital transformation.

Mar 21, 2025

Tokyo's subway system launches $20m venture arm

Tokyo Metro Ventures will target startups that can improve the value of its stations and solve issues on its lines.

Mar 17, 2025

International Airlines Group announces $218m CVC fund

IAGi Ventures will invest in startups improving efficiency, sustainability and customer experience.

Mar 11, 2025

US airport logistics group Vantage launches corporate venturing arm

The transportation and airport logistics group will invest in mobility and sustainability startups.

Mar 6, 2025

Google-backed Oxa drives alternative approach to autonomous vehicles

UK-based Oxa focuses on services in airports, retirement communities and industrial settings, rather than personal cars and taxis.

Mar 3, 2025

BMW i Ventures: Car sector faces dangerous moment in technology shift

AI, connectivity and electrification are changing the customer’s automotive experience, and incumbents must innovate while shepherding them through it to avoid disruption.

Feb 27, 2025

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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