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Intuitive Surgical investor Keown launches his own startup to rethink outpatient surgery

Outpatient surgery can be up to 60% cheaper and produce better outcomes than hospital procedures, but the market is fragmented. Oliver Keown wants to fix that.


Jul 7, 2025

The investors guide to: Chicago

In this month's local investors guide, Madelyn Rutter of TechNexus Venture Collaborative introduces us to The Windy City's VC scene (and its breakfast sandwiches).

Jul 4, 2025

Chechel leaves Shell’s startup investment arm

She joins oil and gas company Perenco’s cleantech fund after four years at Shell Ventures.

Jul 3, 2025

Fujitsu eyes frontier technology with second investment fund

Fujitsu Ventures has raised a new $104m fund to invest in AI and quantum computing — as well as even more cutting-edge emerging technologies.

Jul 3, 2025

Kumagai to lead investment at Japanese software firm Avant Group 

He will continue to serve as CFO and board director of Avant’s subsidiary Zeal Corporation.

Jul 2, 2025

Japanese bank group FFG launches $62m startups fund

Fukuoka Financial Group has launched its second corporate venturing fund, a joint venture between its CVC arm and fund manager SBI Investment.

Jul 2, 2025

Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi establishes $35m corporate VC fund

The ¥5bn fund will be operated jointly with Simplex Capital Investment and invest in content and technology-focused startups.

Jul 2, 2025

Chemicals maker BASF shuts down startup incubation arm

A spokesperson for the company confirmed the Chemovator incubator has shut down. It comes amid restructuring of the company.

Jul 1, 2025

News Continued

Birr to leave strategy role at German utility E.ON 

He alluded to sharing soon what’s next in his new career chapter in a LinkedIn post.

Jun 30, 2025

Mach49 owner alleges potential misconduct at the Silicon Valley VC services firm

Next 15, Mach 49's owner, says it discovered potential misconduct after assessing an earnout payment due to be paid to Mach49 after it acquired the business in 2000.

Jun 27, 2025

Google's investment arm Gradient Ventures launches $200m AI fund 

The early-stage corporate venture unit is raising its fifth AI-focused fund.

Jun 27, 2025

Thailand's SCB 10X aims to be "bridge" into Asia for AI startups

Kaweewut Temphuwapat, newly installed CEO of Siam Commercial Bank's venture arm, is targeting US startups to build on partnerships with the likes of Ripple and Together AI.

Jun 27, 2025

London Stock Exchange plans first auction of non-public shares in startups

The London-based exchange plans to hold regular sales of shares in private companies in a bid to unlock liquidity for investors and company shareholders.

Jun 25, 2025

Buildings equipment maker Johnson Controls hires Just for corporate VC

Josh Just will be a part of the enterprise strategy and business development group.

Jun 24, 2025

Features

The investors guide to: Chicago

In this month's local investors guide, Madelyn Rutter of TechNexus Venture Collaborative introduces us to The Windy City's VC scene (and its breakfast sandwiches).

Jul 4, 2025

Fujitsu eyes frontier technology with second investment fund

Fujitsu Ventures has raised a new $104m fund to invest in AI and quantum computing — as well as even more cutting-edge emerging technologies.

Jul 3, 2025

Thailand's SCB 10X aims to be "bridge" into Asia for AI startups

Kaweewut Temphuwapat, newly installed CEO of Siam Commercial Bank's venture arm, is targeting US startups to build on partnerships with the likes of Ripple and Together AI.

Jun 27, 2025

May brings little respite for corporate investors waiting for exits

Some 46 corporate-backed startups had an exit in May, a handful at more than $1bn. But the market is still in a holding pattern.

Jun 20, 2025

Can the UK keep its fintech crown in the age of AI?

The UK has long been a fintech hub, but the next generation of financial startups will be based on AI, and the UK ecosystem may not be funding these as fast as it should.

Jun 13, 2025

The investors guide to: London

In advance of this year’s GCV Symposium, Vinay Solanki of Channel 4 Ventures tells us everything you need to know about London’s VC scene.

Jun 5, 2025
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