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The 10 best corporate VC investments of the digital age: Part One

We look at some of the greatest corporate VC investments, from a $2.5m investment in a future $170bn company in the 80's to a deal in the wake of the dotcom boom that has produced $130bn.


Jun 1, 2023

Karlsson to lead H&M Group Ventures

Former investment manager Erik Karlsson is succeeding Nanna Andersen after she was promoted to head of New Growth & Ventures at H&M Group.

May 29, 2023

Can corporate investors boost sustainable travel startups? 

As the travel sector recovers post-Covid, sustainable tourism is emerging as a growing trend. But are corporates daring to back it?

May 25, 2023

GVR Pod: The hurdles of moving from finance to corporate venturing

Mario Augusto Maia, managing partner of Cogent Venture Partners, joins the pod to talk about the best way to launch a venturing unit.

May 22, 2023

Anauate heads innovation at Ambev

Thais Ricupero Anauate will lead investments in the evolving beverage sector at AB InBev’s Brazilian subsidiary.

May 19, 2023

CVCs dominate Thai startup investment

Corporate investors have been the most active backers of startups in the country, focusing on fintech, ecommerce and logistics.

May 18, 2023

The final frontiers of digital transformation

Advances in AI, computing, and connectivity mean digital transformation is reaching previously unreachable areas. Here are seven early-stage startups pushing the boundaries.

May 15, 2023

Transport and mobility CVC deals spike in April

One month into the second quarter of this year, overall deal count and dollar volume continue to decline, but a relative uptick in transport and mobility-related deals showed pockets of investment remain strong.

May 14, 2023

Turkish CVCs pin hopes on election results

Turkey's young but growing community of corporate investors is hoping to bring prosperity to the country and nervous about the elections.

May 12, 2023

The Big Deal: Paytm heads week of valuation bloodletting in India

SoftBank's $120m sale of Paytm stock at a loss came in the same week as valuation cuts for Swiggy, Ola and Zomato as India's once promising startup scene hits turbulence.

May 12, 2023

How to take your CVC unit to the next level

As corporate investment units get bigger, they need a mix of skillsets and career levels — and a good COO to manage them.

May 12, 2023

Startups — if you want investment from a CVC avoid these pitching…

CVC advice includes: Do your homework on the business, don't go crazy on your projections and be honest about the competition.

May 5, 2023
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