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5 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.
Apr 29, 202511 startups that could be the future of sport
From helping blind fans 'watch' games to combatting concussion and updating sports media for the 2020s, these companies are looking to change how sport is played and viewed.
Apr 15, 2025CVC exits approach 2022 levels
Corporate-backed startups exits were at their highest level for over two years in Q1 2025, with large acquisitions spiking the total value.
Apr 14, 2025Corporates backed more startups in Q1, even stripping out the AI mega-deals
There were 1,215 corporate-backed startup funding rounds in Q1, the highest quarterly total for two years.
Apr 8, 2025Italian industrial group Angelini Industries hires Hodits to lead biotech investing
The hire is part of its goal to strengthen its presence in the biotech sector and expand its international investment platform.
Apr 7, 2025Don't believe the hype: impact funds aren't disappearing
The language may be changing but the opportunities and the returns are still there for impact investors.
Apr 4, 2025Energy drinks company Red Bull launches investment unit
The corporate venturing unit officially launched after several months in stealth.
Apr 2, 2025Coca-Cola venturer Jim Murphy joins VC firm Greycroft
Murphy moves from The Coca-Cola Company to Greycroft to lead global strategic relationships.
Mar 26, 2025Kelly Shaw returns to consumer finance firm Synchrony's investment unit
Shaw was vice president of M&A at Synchrony Ventures before working in institutional VC.
Mar 25, 2025Corporate backing gives startups the edge when it comes to avoiding bankruptcy
Startups backed by corporate investors are less likely to go bust. This pattern holds true even in a tough investment climate.
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The CVC Funding Round DatabaseRealtime data of all startup funding rounds with corporate backers. Full access for GCV+ subscribers.The CVC Funding Round Database
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CVC DirectoryFull details of 600+ CVC units globally, including key people, sector focus, preferred investment stage and more. ull access for GCV+ subscribers.CVC Directory
Full details of 600+ CVC units globally, including key people, sector focus, preferred investment stage and more. ull access for GCV+ subscribers.
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