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Oil and gas companies tripled investments in hydrogen startups in H1
The decline of cleantech and hydrogen investments is overstated in H1, according to GCV data, while transport investments go cold.
Jul 16, 2025Why drinks company Diageo pulled out of investing in startups
A shift in focus to premium drinks brands and profitability, along with new strategic direction from the c-suite, may have played a role in Diageo's exit from Distill Ventures.
Jul 10, 2025Can new recycling tech help solve fashion's polyester problem?
Startups are coming up with innovative technologies to make polyester production more sustainable, but the problem lies in scaling them.
Jul 9, 2025Sandbrook leaves New Zealand dairy firm Fonterra's investment unit
Sandbrook was involved in developing fund management and portfolio processes at the Ki Tua Fund.
Jun 20, 2025Powell leaves Tyson Foods investment arm
She is moving to a senior manager role in marketing at the parent company.
Jun 10, 2025Roessler leaves BSH's corporate VC unit
Lars Roessler founded BSH Startup Kitchen in 2018 as a venture clienting operation rather than a venture investment unit.
Jun 3, 2025Mahan leaves Stanley Black & Decker’s VC arm
Following the April departure of the unit’s other member, Mike Mahan has now also moved on from Stanley Ventures.
Jun 2, 202515 fashion startups to watch
From novel materials and new textile recycling methods to sneakers linked to NFTs these are some of the early-stage fashion startups that are capturing investors' attention.
May 26, 2025Why investors are developing a taste for alt-chocolate
Shortages and inflated prices in the cocoa industry have pushed startups to create chocolate alternatives that taste and feel like the original. Investors are taking a bite.
May 23, 20255 tips for investing in university spinouts
From working out the strategic value a corporate can bring to scientific innovation to cultivating the right sources in the university ecosystem, here are tips for investing in academic research.
May 22, 2025What Trump's first 100 days have meant for corporate investors
Investors in healthcare, hardware, climate tech and defence are feeling the impact of the Trump administration's policies.
May 5, 2025Secondhand retailer Vinted launches corporate VC arm
Vinted Ventures plans to back tech companies tackling challenges in the re-commerce sector.
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