What was the most important trend in 2015?

Dec 4, 2015 • Toby Lewis

CVC experts on the most important trends from 2015.

George Coyle, head of ConocoPhillips Technology Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of the oil and gas company: “The successful adoption and deployment of portfolio company technology and services to improve the performance of our core business.”

Keith Muhart, director of marketing at Qualcomm Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of the semiconductor company: “There has been a huge leap in the number of Robotics and Drone technologies and investment activities.”

Jay Onda, director of strategic investments at Yamaha Motor Ventures, the…

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