Global University Venturing

University of Tokyo’s third investment fund reached a first close with capital from Tokyu Land and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

The first wave of insurtech startups hit the wall trying to fight the industry's biggest players. Now, insurance CVCs say they're seeking the ones embracing a partnership model.

The university’s new unit, which includes incubator, startup fund and brain trust, will be led by assistant vice president Joshua Espinosa.

James Chan, who holds a similar position at other funds, has joined the investment firm affiliated with the University of California.

Mark Arnold has been hired as an associate vice president at University of Texas's commercialisation arm Discovery to Impact.

The professor of paediatrics has accepted a part time position as the inaugural vice provost for entrepreneurship.

Francis will serve as the associate vice president for innovation and development at UT Health San Antonio.

A handful of energy and engineering corporations are starting to invest in startups that are developing novel energy options for data centres.

Some say it is the job of the CVC investment professional, while others say business unit heads can be more effective on startup boards.

From hiring foreign attaches to developing technologies for the commercial market, here are tips that defence tech companies should keep in mind when selling to the government.

Rich Lyons, current chief innovation and entrepreneurship officer at UC Berkeley, will become the university’s next chancellor on July 1.