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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

How to invest in the second wave of autonomous driving

Investor interest in self-driving cars is booming again as commercial services have started operating. These are some of the opportunities that are emerging.

Feb 21, 2025

Corporate startup exits hit two-year high in January 2025

January 2025 saw 53 corporate-backed startup exits, marking a 47% year-on-year increase and the highest total since early 2023, with deal values soaring to $4.52bn.

Feb 17, 2025

Blackberry venture fund leader Giallorenzo leaves

Giallorenzo launched and managed BlackBerry's corporate VC unit, Blackberry Ivy Innovation Fund.

Feb 3, 2025

Toyota’s growth fund leads $191m round for vehicle inspection startup

Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth-stage fund, led a round for UVEye as global demand for vehicle inspection grows.

Jan 29, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover sets sights on India with new innovation hub

JLR is the latest company to establish venture clienting partnerships with startups in the Indian market.

Jan 28, 2025

Other News

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

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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