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Updated: 7 new startups reshaping the packaging sector
Many of the companies have financial and corporate venture backers, as businesses seek alternatives to single-use plastics.
Dec 24, 2024Colombian energy group ISA starts $130m corporate venturing fund
ISA partnered with Wayra and Telefónica Movistar and launched Inndigo, which intends to invest $130m in energy transition startups by 2030.
Dec 23, 20242024 marks flurry of university spinout fund launches
University venture funds are becoming an increasingly important tool for universities to support their ecosystems — here are the new ones launched in 2024.
Dec 23, 2024These CVC units didn't make it to 2025 and the reasons aren't…
More than 60% of CVC units survive beyond their initial 3 years. Those that close do so for a variety of reasons — here's a look at five that ceased operations this year.
Dec 19, 2024Is seed really the new series A?
Rounds are getting bigger and investors want to see more earlier, but the distinction between them is still important.
Dec 17, 2024Special report: Self-driving cars make a cautious comeback
With billion-dollar funding rounds being limited to a few large companies, the self-driving car industry still appears to have a bumpy road ahead.
Dec 16, 2024Shioyama takes on CVC role at Japanese power company JERA
Shioyama was a principal at Mitsui Fudosan's CVC arm for five years.
Dec 13, 2024UK universities ready to pick up the pace of commercialisation in 2025
The UK stands to benefit from the work of the past 12 months to push more university research-led innovation into the marketplace.
Dec 13, 2024Torq Ventures says Brazil's innovative central bank is spurring rapid fintech growth
Brazil’s central bank is great at working with innovative technology, and hopefully others in LatAm will follow suit, says Torq’s Thiago Iglesias.
Dec 11, 2024From Swiggy to Northvolt: Highs and lows for corporate exits in November
There was a 62% jump in exits for corporate-backed startups in November, with IPOs and acquisitions across a range of geographies and sectors but also some notable bankruptcies.
Dec 10, 2024Special report: CVCs leading transformational change
When companies face foundational change, the corporate investment unit can often become a pathfinder for new business ideas.
Dec 9, 2024Shipping needs greener fuels but investors disagree on how to get there
The need to decarbonise the shipping industry is urgent, but with clean fuels a long way off, CVCs are picking different strategies.
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