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The big debate: Should board seats go to CVCs or business units?
Some say it is the job of the CVC investment professional, while others say business unit heads can be more effective on startup boards.
Apr 18, 2024Defence tech startups should avoid these 5 pitfalls
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.
Apr 17, 2024Healthcare needs to streamline before it can cope with AI
While generative AI is the word on every investor's lips, hospital systems are still far from being able to benefit from this technology. The biggest hurdle to overcome? IT systems.
Apr 12, 2024Carbon capture deals dominated energy investing in Q1
Clean energy in general and carbon capture projects in particular were the key focus for energy sector investors in the first quarter of this year.
Apr 11, 2024Drinks maker Beam Suntory launches investment unit
Venture services firm Mach49 has helped the owner of alcohol brands Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark and Yamazaki to launch the CVC initiative.
Apr 11, 2024Bose looks to CVC to overcome trillion-dollar 'Big Tech' rivals
Bose Ventures is exploring software investments and M&A as its speaker and earbud manufacturer parent competes with Apple and Amazon.
Apr 10, 2024Five global retailers launch $125m VC fund, W23 Global
The joint fund will invest in strategic areas like supply chain and sustainability for Tesco, Ahold Delhaize, Woolworths, Empire and Shoprite.
Apr 9, 2024Corporate investment stays strong while VC deals decrease
Q1 investment numbers see corporate investors staying strong, big rounds on the increase, and the crypto revival continuing.
Apr 5, 2024Takehana ascends at Ajinomoto
Shunji Takehana, a 25-year veteran at the food seasoning provider, is now SVP and general manager for Ajinomoto Corporate Venture Capital.
Apr 4, 2024Which corporates most actively invest in microbiome startups?
Three companies have led the pack in microbiome startup investments over the past five years. This is who they are and what they invest in.
Mar 26, 2024Crumbling system, fragile lives: can spinouts help in the senior care crisis?
From a chest-worn device to help with Parkinson's symptoms to stress measuring socks — here are the spinouts providing support for senior citizens.
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