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Want to start a university venture fund? Here are some options
From partnering with other universities to working with an existing external VC fund, here are models for universities to consider.
Sep 3, 2024Rösnick moves up at Wepa Ventures
Till Rösnick, who joined the paper towel producer’s CVC unit in 2020 as an investment manager, has been appointed as managing director.
Sep 2, 2024Podcast: Why university venture funds are still uncommon in the US and…
University venture funds remain a rarity among the top research universities in the US and in Europe — here are the reasons why and how thigns might change.
Aug 30, 2024How to get the most out of a secondment
How long should a secondment be? How do you set the right learning goals? Here is what corporates should consider before sending a team member to spend time with a VC partner.
Aug 30, 2024Energy companies increase investment in cybersecurity startups
Energy corporates are increasing investment in cybersecurity startups with particular focus on zero-trust solutions and post-quantum security.
Aug 29, 2024Energy transition is pushing mining companies to innovate faster, says Vale Ventures…
Bruno Arcadier says scaling up startups to handle the vast volumes of the mining industry is a key challenge.
Aug 28, 2024Spinout spotlight: ETH spinout Optiml uses AI to decarbonise real estate
A hands-off approach from the Swiss university makes starting a software company like Optiml — which is using AI to map out CO² cuts in real estate — easier, says CEO Evan Petkov.
Aug 26, 2024UK government should create university fund accelerator to boost spinouts – think…
The recommendations by UK research organisation Onward are aimed at increasing venture capital investment for underfunded technology transfer offices outside the Golden Triangle.
Aug 22, 2024Indian oil company BPCL announces CVC plan
Indian state-backed petroleum company Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) has announced a five-year growth plan which will establish a corporate venture capital arm.
Aug 20, 2024European universities ahead of the US in having an investment fund
The number of funds is the same but European ones cover multiple universities — and the US still creates more university spinouts.
Aug 20, 2024Venture client vs CVC investment — which is the best way to…
Both models are gaining popularity — but which is right for your company? It depends on the business need and the stage of the startup.
Aug 16, 2024Investment heatwave in July: CVC rounds went up across geographies and sectors
The US stood out as July continued a strong summer for corporate venture activity on the back of AI penetrating more industries, according to GCV data.
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