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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, 2024

Yamaha 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, 2024

Nato 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, 2024

These 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, 2024

MS&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, 2024

Btomorrow 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, 2024

Is 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, 2024

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
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News 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, 2024

Shioyama takes on CVC role at Japanese power company JERA

Shioyama was a principal at Mitsui Fudosan's CVC arm for five years.

Dec 13, 2024

Tiffine Wang leaves MS&AD Ventures

Wang is taking time out of her job before taking on a new role.

Dec 13, 2024

Stock 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, 2024

Bosch'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, 2024

Gal Avital leaves Microsoft's venture fund to join Oracle

Avital will be responsible for building strategic partnerships between startups and Oracle .

Dec 12, 2024

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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, 2024

Four 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, 2024

Ask 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, 2024

Ask the experts: What to do when business units want to invest,…

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Mar 28, 2024
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