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Indian stockbrokerage Zerodha was one of the early entrants into the country's startup ecosystem. Now, it says, the next big era of Indian CVC is coming.

Venture firm Vireo Ventures has received an undisclosed sum from the utility’s CVC unit, representing the latter’s second fund investment.

Corporate investors are leaning into the ways they are different from VC investors and reaping the benefit in a tricky investment climate.

GCV Emerging Leader Frederico Gonçalves is now partner and managing director of the CVC arm, following former head Luís Manuel’s departure.

Humanoid robots have gone from theory to reality thanks to advances in AI and falls in component costs — and corporate investors are interested.

The Chilean auto parts manufacturer has shut down its $20m startup investment subsidiary and its Emasa Mobility Hub after three years.

Gareth Burns, head of BP Ventures, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.

Crispin Leick, managing director or EnBW New Ventures, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.

Geert van de Wouw, managing partner of Shell Ventures, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.

Co-managed by Innoh Associates, the CVC unit will operate for seven years and back strategic areas such as marketing, retail, energy and AI.

South Africa's strong fintech sector, financial and regulatory systems make it an opportunity for foreign investors, but local corporates need to help seed the startup ecosystem.