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Swiss software company Hashgraph forms $100m Web3 venture fund
The fund will be managed by Hashgraph's venture subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates.
Dec 20, 2024Yamaha to launch $50m music and audio tech investment fund
The Yamaha Music Innovations Fund will invest in new technologies in the music business.
Dec 20, 2024Nato startup investments tested in Ukraine and with UK’s Royal Navy
The Nato Innovation Fund has made a dozen investments in dual-use technologies that are already deployed in areas of conflict and with allies' armed forces.
Dec 20, 2024These CVC units didn't make it to 2025 and the reasons aren't…
More than 60% of CVC units survive beyond their initial 3 years. Those that close do so for a variety of reasons — here's a look at five that ceased operations this year.
Dec 19, 2024MS&AD Ventures launches $100m fifth fund
With the launch of its new fund, the Japanese insurer's corporate venturing unit has assets under management of $400m, up tenfold since its first fund.
Dec 19, 2024Btomorrow Ventures launches £200m second fund to move parent beyond nicotine
BTVs new £200m fund will target products that bring functional benefits, helping move BAT away from nicotine.
Dec 18, 2024Is seed really the new series A?
Rounds are getting bigger and investors want to see more earlier, but the distinction between them is still important.
Dec 17, 2024Special 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, 2024EventsWebinar: Designing a winning CVC platform – Engagement, venture development, operationsJan 15, 2025
OnlineEventsGCV Institute: CVC Investment ProgramsEventsGCV Institute: Landing the Value of Corporate VenturingTop NewsNews Continued
Brazilian bank BS2 unveils strategic investment arm
BS2 Ventures has been equipped with nearly $17m and is targeting startups that can help its parent bank serve SMB customers.
Dec 13, 2024Shioyama takes on CVC role at Japanese power company JERA
Shioyama was a principal at Mitsui Fudosan's CVC arm for five years.
Dec 13, 2024Tiffine Wang leaves MS&AD Ventures
Wang is taking time out of her job before taking on a new role.
Dec 13, 2024Stock market CVCs look for better infrastructure in changing markets
Longer hours and better tech are changing the way people trade, and the way CVCs need to search for innovation.
Dec 12, 2024Bosch's China-based VC raises $69m for second fund
Bosch has returned to anchor the $206m second fund for its Chinese corporate VC arm, following a $155m debut fund three years ago.
Dec 12, 2024Gal Avital leaves Microsoft's venture fund to join Oracle
Avital will be responsible for building strategic partnerships between startups and Oracle .
Dec 12, 2024Editor's Picks
Corporate AI funds: The list
Wondering which corporate venturers have specialist investment funds for artificial intelligence? Here is the list of traditional funds and new units, offshoots and accelerators.
Oct 29, 2024Four tips for media-for-equity startup investments
Some 50% of a consumer startup's capital is spent on advertising, so trading equity for ads can save money. Here's how to get those deals to work.
Sep 13, 2024Ask the experts: What to do when the business unit won't engage
Our monthly advice column in which an expert panel gives advice on common problems in corporate venturing.
Apr 23, 2024Ask the experts: What to do when business units want to invest,…
Our monthly advice column in which an expert panel gives advice on common problems in corporate venturing.
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