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How investors are preparing for the cash squeeze
Corporate venture teams are pushing portfolio companies to accept more capital during funding rounds to cushion the blow of a stuttering economy.
Dec 27, 2022Corporate investors shift to seed stage
Corporate investors historically favoured later-stage deals, but a tough economic climate is driving a sharp shift to seed-stage investing.
Dec 26, 2022Japanese women are breaking into the CVC "boys' club"
Japanese venture capital culture is starting to change and women at corporate venture units are at the forefront of the transition.
Dec 22, 2022LVMH latest fashion brand to back climate tech startups
The $200m fund invests in early-stage startups in energy, building materials, food and manufacturing.
Dec 20, 2022Why every company should invest in spacetech
Space is a $1tn plus opportunity, even for companies outside the aerospace sector, and partnering early with new spacetech startups can give companies a head start. But consider these 5 things before you plunge in.
Dec 16, 2022Corporate investors rush to back EVs and self-driving cars
While corporate-backed deals are down at the subdued levels we've been observing since July, mobility, logistics and gaming saw an uptick.
Dec 14, 2022Inflation Reduction Act means US is stealing Europe's cleantech crown
The US’s $369bn climate act is a "game changer" in terms of size and could lure clean energy investors away from Europe.
Dec 13, 202280% of companies have 5 or fewer people on the investment committee
Keeping the investment committee small and lean appears to be the norm and c-suite executives are usually included.
Dec 11, 2022The Big Deal: Getir's cut-price Gorillas purchase shows groceries delivery sector in…
Corporate-backed Gorillas was bought for just $1.2bn and, together with competitor Oda's $151m down round, it looks like winter is here for grocery delivery services.
Dec 9, 202211 companies you probably forgot had CVC units
Remember Twitter's corporate venture fund? No? How about Adidas, Qantas or Disney? We delve into the past to go through some of the units time forgot.
Dec 9, 2022Asahi to invest $70m through new US-focused CVC
The Japanese beer producer aims to build a portfolio of low- and non-alcoholic drink companies.
Dec 8, 2022BioBetter offers climate security one bite at a time
BioBetter’s technology utilises tobacco plants to provide a climate-friendly response to the meat production industry.
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