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Sony and Intel back company making key part for next wave of…

UK smartphone camera component developer Cambridge Mechatronics’ latest round featured strategic investors Sony Ventures and Intel Capital.

Feb 13, 2024

Nio Capital raises $417m for China-focused fund

The VC firm co-founded by Chinese EV maker Nio will continue to invest in automotive and energy technology companies locally through its new fund.

Feb 6, 2024

Corporate-backed Giant Ventures raises $250m for funds

BMW was among the investors that backed the UK venture firm, which will be divided into a $100m seed fund and a $150m growth fund.

Feb 1, 2024

Healthcare is failing minority women. Could CVCs fix it?

Healthcare systems are failing BIPOC women, but entrepreneurs are trying to fill some of the gap — if they can get the funding.

Jan 24, 2024

Japan's J Front Retailing forms venture fund

The Japanese department store chain owner has partnered with Ignition Point, which already manages the corporate’s JFR Mirai Creators Fund.

Jan 18, 2024

Brillault bids adieu to Aliad

After a decade at Air Liquide in various roles, most recently managing director for its CVC unit, Vincent Brillault joined Audacia.

Jan 18, 2024

CVC operator Audy joins Sinar Mas

Former East Ventures operating partner David Fernando Audy has moved to the Indonesian conglomerate’s Sinarmas Agribusiness and Food unit.

Jan 16, 2024

Energy in 2024: Plenty of funding rounds but few exits, say investors

AI and quantum, as well as long-term, large-scale energy storage are trends at the top of energy investors' minds for 2024. Exits, less so.

Jan 2, 2024

Other News

The top 10 stories from 2023

2023 was an exciting year for corporate venture, with sectors like AI and electric vehicles making headline news. But what were our most read stories of 2023?

Dec 25, 2023

Corporates chip into Partech’s $197m fund

Allianz France and Edenred joined other LPs to back the investment firm’s Partech Venture fund, which is halfway through its target.

Dec 20, 2023

Lambert joins George Kaiser Family Foundation

GCV Powerlist mainstay and corporate VC veteran Lisa Lambert has taken up a new role at the charitable organisation as chief investment officer.

Dec 15, 2023

Entrepreneur Media launches CVC fund

The US publisher is also creating an angel network to help investors access deals.

Nov 30, 2023

Morgan Stanley targets underrepresented founders with $50m Next Level Fund

Corporates Hearst, Microsoft, Walmart and Altria are LPs in the fund, which has already invested in nine diverse companies.

Nov 22, 2023

InDrive launches new venture and M&A arm

The US-based international ride haling company has launched a new venture capital firm that will invest $100m in startups operating in emerging markets.

Nov 17, 2023

Editor's Picks

Sony and Intel back company making key part for next wave of…

UK smartphone camera component developer Cambridge Mechatronics’ latest round featured strategic investors Sony Ventures and Intel Capital.

Feb 13, 2024

Spike in AI deals and exits for corporate investors

Corporate investors have been part of $3bn worth of AI deals so far this year, with June particularly strong. There has also been a uptick in exits.

Jul 13, 2023

Corporate investors go for squad goals

From joint startup prize competitions to joint investment funds, corporates are increasingly joining forces to source innovation.

Jul 6, 2023
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