At the heart of Global Corporate Venturing is our membership, which we call the GCV Leadership Society. As a Society member, Corporate Venture Capitalists (CVCs) and innovation leads benefit from privileged access to all of our services and resources, in addition to exclusive opportunities to learn, connect and exchange best practices.
Membership in the Leadership Society is open to all corporate venture capital investors, offering unparalleled resources and opportunities to connect with peers worldwide—no matter your location, team size, or sector focus.
The Leadership Society has been invaluable in fostering a
network of like-minded corporate venture professionals who are dedicated to driving innovation and growth. The insights and shared experiences from other leaders have influenced some of M12’s own strategic decisions. Specific events such as GCVI Summit and the various workshops have provided M12 with unique opportunities to connect with experts and peers. These interactions have led to meaningful collaborations and contributed to our recruiting efforts. Being part of the Leadership Society community is rewarding. The resources and connections we've gained have been highly beneficial.
Being part of the GCV Leadership Society provides connection with other CVCs and the possibility to share insights, challenges, learnings, and deals. It has been invaluable. This network offers a unique opportunity to gain diverse perspectives and foster collaborative opportunities that drive mutual growth and success. The events in Monterey and Sao Paulo have been pivotal to our operations, offering key connections, the ability to benchmark our structure, and identify key partners. These events facilitated direct engagement with industry leaders and provided actionable insights for strategic development.
For me, the key has been “community” much of which has gone beyond regular professionalism. There’s no question that CVC, particularly in aerospace has been a rollercoaster this last few years. The openness and generosity with which other members, and the GCV have welcomed both me and my whole team has been wonderful. In particular the focused effort on supporting and encouraging women in CVC, our mentorship from Amy Burr, just having a seat at the table to hear the unvarnished perspectives of both newcomer and veterans CVCs from across the globe has been invaluable. Working in this space, especially inside the Parent company, is tough! It takes way more resilience than anyone imagines, so having a community of support, with similar experiences, similar objectives is crucial to being able to thrive - support our portfolio companies and have some fun along the way!
Choose from three membership tiers designed to fit your CVC’s stage and goals:
| Benefits | Newly Formed | Premium | Luminary |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVENTS | |||
| Tickets to a GCV flagship event | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Discount on additional tickets | 15% | 20% | 25% |
| Priority attendance for all other events (Women in CVC, GCV Connect, etc) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GCV member councils | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Portfolio company showcase | N/A | 2 | 4 |
| MEDIA | |||
| Full access to editorial articles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to the CVC funding round database | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full access to the GCV CVC Directory | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND BENCHMARKING | |||
| GCV Institute credit | $1,800 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| Additional Institute course discounts | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Annual flagship benchmarking report (World of Corporate Venturing) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discount on GCV Keystone benchmarking, custom data slices and advisory services | 10% | 15% | 15% |
| Institute alumni networking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ALL IMPORTANT EXTRAS | |||
| Communities of practice | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advisory board seat | N/A | By invitation only | ✓ |
GCV provides the global corporate venturing community and their ecosystem partners with the information, insights and access needed to drive impactful open innovation. Across our three services - News & Analysis, Community & Events, and the GCV Institute - we create a network-rich environment for global innovation and capital to meet and thrive. At the heart of our community sits the GCV Leadership Society, providing privileged access to all our services and resources.
