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How dominant CVCs stalled the Thai tech ecosystem
After a promising start the Thai startup ecosystem has slowed. Some say too much corporate money may have been part of the problem.
Dec 14, 2023VC firm Rockstart launches second agriculture-focused LP fund
The AgriFood Fund II will invest in regenerative carbon capture projects in soil and ocean restoration, as well as circular economy technologies that create value from wasted food.
Dec 12, 2023Is Bitcoin bouncing back? November sees a rise in crypto deals
There was a promising (or surprising) rise in corporate-backed funding rounds for cryptocurrency startups in November. Despite many heralding the demise of crypto, it looks like it isn't dead yet.
Dec 12, 2023Beauty company Shiseido launches venture fund
Shiseido Long Term Investments for the Future (LIFT) Ventures will invest in beauty and wellness startups outside of Asia.
Dec 11, 2023Hugo Boss invests in sustainable fashion venture fund
The German fashion brand has committed capital to a fund investing in between 20 and 25 startups working towards improving sustainability in the industry's supply chain.
Dec 7, 2023Let's talk about sex: How CVCs are missing out on a huge…
Corporate investors rarely back sex startups but as attitudes change and the trend for sexual health and education picks up, are they missing out?
Dec 4, 2023Entrepreneur Media launches CVC fund
The US publisher is also creating an angel network to help investors access deals.
Nov 30, 2023FC Barcelona’s CVC arm seeks Champions League results - on a budget
Albert Mundet tells us how FC Barcelona began investing through Barça Innovation Hub in the middle of a cost-cutting exercise, and how it balances short and long-term goals.
Nov 30, 2023CVC Unplugged: Investing in fun with Convivialité Ventures
What's it like to invest in having a good time? Stéphane Longuet, head of Pernod Ricard's corporate VC unit, joins the show to talk about it.
Nov 29, 2023Why is sports the odd industry out when it comes to CVC?
Almost none of the world's largest sports teams are active in early-stage investing - we got the answers to why from the worlds of football, basketball and venture capital.
Nov 23, 2023Tencent slows corporate investments
The Chinese technology and entertainment conglomerate has slowed corporate investment in technology startups after making successful bets in e-commerce and gaming sectors.
Nov 20, 2023Early-stage startup deals dominate venture scene in Texas
Most VC-backed funding rounds in Texas have historically been early stage startup financings.
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