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A year of corporate venturing
A look back at the big corporate venturing stories of 2016
Jan 17, 2017The big opportunities in 2017
What will be the big opportunities in 2017? Results from our corporate venturing survey of industry leaders.
Jan 17, 2017Big Deal: Uxin drives away with $500m
The used car e-commerce platform, backed by Baidu, Tencent, Legend Holdings and Bertelsmann, is one of many well-funded players doing battle in China.
Jan 16, 2017Sense tracks iRobot for $15m series A
Home energy monitor developer Sense has closed its Shell-backed series A round at $15m after iRobot's corporate venturing unit provided $1m.
Jan 10, 2017DJI snaps up portfolio company Hasselblad
DJI has taken a majority stake in camera maker Hasselblad, having previously entered a strategic partnership with the company in 2015.
Jan 9, 2017Big Deal: Proterra prospers with $140m
The GM Ventures, Edison Energy and Exelon-backed round will support an expansion in production of Proterra's electric buses, as it shows EVs are still a viable target for venture funding.
Jan 9, 2017Duriana boards Carousell in acquisition deal
Beenos and iBuy have recorded exits after mobile commerce platform Duriana, which had raised more than $3m altogether, was acquired by Carousell.
Jan 9, 2017Tattoodo inks $8.5m investment
The tattoo-focused online community, which is backed by clothing retailer Threadless, has secured $8.5m in funding from a range of private individuals.
Jan 4, 2017Coca-Cola Founders closes up shop
Coca-Cola has wound down its Founders program, which had invested in eight startups since its inception in 2013.
Jan 3, 2017Featured Content
GCVI Summit 2026 RewindRewatch the sessions, recap the learningsGCVI Summit 2026 Rewind
Rewatch the sessions, recap the learnings
The World of Corporate VenturingGCV's annual report on the state of the corporate investment sectorThe World of Corporate Venturing
GCV's annual report on the state of the corporate investment sector
GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026The talent pipeline in corporate venturing shows both momentum and staying power, as the industry comes of age.GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026
The talent pipeline in corporate venturing shows both momentum and staying power, as the industry comes of age.
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