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Bloomberg Ventures founder Lex Fenwick's appointment as Dow Jones chief executive illustrates the potential of the industry as a springboard.

Deal-making subdued despite IPO recovery. To report a deal or add your data, email Toby Lewis at tlewis@globalcorporateventuring.com

The current generation of corporate venturing funds has learnt some lessons from the failures in the past decade.

The Japan-based manufacturer invests in the biofuels company, previously backed by energy company Valero, which has raised an estimated $65m of venture funding and secured significant support from the US government.

US-based smart grid company Silver Spring Networks raises debt and options, alongside a strategic alliance with Hitachi, as it prepares its flotation.

From today, Tudor will report to Roy Williamson, managing director of Castrol InnoVentures.

Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD) agreed purchase of server maker SeaMicro for $334m is a case where a bit more light would be helpful.

Bright Automotive, an electric van company backed by corporates including General Motors, Alcoa, Duke Energy, search engine group Google's foundation and Johnson Controls, blames its closure on the US Department of Energy.

Temasek and Total are among the backers contributing to a round that could reach $98.7m if conditions relating to a Brazilian production plant are satisfied.