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IBM Ventures alum Magid sets up VC firm
Deborah Magid, who spent more than 20 years at IBM and its CVC unit, has launched an AI-focused VC firm called DoubleStar Venture Partners.
Jul 11, 2024Lego Ventures veteran Fuhrmann-Breitholtz launches investment firm
Isa Fuhrmann-Breitholtz, formerly head of Silicon Valley Hub at toy producer Lego’s CVC unit, launched South Bay to back real estate startups.
Jul 3, 2024Fraud, debt and licensing: five reasons CVC-backed healthcare startups went bust
Alongside fintech and consumer startups, this sector has seen the most startups go into administration since 2022. These are some of the reasons why.
Jul 3, 2024EnBW New Ventures invests in climate VC fund
Venture firm Vireo Ventures has received an undisclosed sum from the utility’s CVC unit, representing the latter’s second fund investment.
Jul 1, 2024Ex-American Family Ventures MD Johnson joins Cohen Circle
After six years at the CVC unit, Katelyn Johnson will be managing director at the investment firm where she will focus on fintech deals.
Jul 1, 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, 2024Three companies co-launch Brazilian CVC fund manager
The Bakery will help clients build CVC strategies while Staged Ventures will manage the funds and Pipe Ventures will provide deal flow.
Jun 12, 2024Other News
New $500m fund to back Alphabet X spinouts
Alphabet alumnus Gideon Yu is reportedly raising $500m to back companies spun out of incubator X Development like 280 Earth, Waymo and Google Glass.
Jun 11, 2024Porsche Ventures launches China fund
The CICC Porsche (Shanghai) Venture Capital fund, whose size is reportedly $118m, will target energy and connected vehicles in China.
Jun 7, 2024Sinclair and TelevisaUnivision earmark $50m for media fund
The mass media firms committed to Mercurius Media Capital’s new media-for-equity initiative, which is aiming to double its size by next year.
May 10, 2024Rodrigues joins BP Ventures as Europe MD
Kevin Rodrigues will take over the Europe-related duties from fellow managing director Sophia Nadur, who will focus on the global south.
Apr 30, 2024Regeneron Pharmaceuticals forms $500m venture capital fund
Regeneron Ventures will invest in biopharmaceutical and healthcare technology startups.
Apr 15, 2024Carbon capture deals dominated energy investing in Q1
Clean energy in general and carbon capture projects in particular were the key focus for energy sector investors in the first quarter of this year.
Apr 11, 2024Editor'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, 2024Spike 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, 2023Corporate investors go for squad goals
From joint startup prize competitions to joint investment funds, corporates are increasingly joining forces to source innovation.
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