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Humanoid robot startups attract corporate investment
Humanoid robots have gone from theory to reality thanks to advances in AI and falls in component costs — and corporate investors are interested.
Jun 26, 2024Emasa Ventures ceases operations
The Chilean auto parts manufacturer has shut down its $20m startup investment subsidiary and its Emasa Mobility Hub after three years.
Jun 25, 2024Powerlist 2024: Gareth Burns
Gareth Burns, head of BP Ventures, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.
Jun 24, 2024Powerlist 2024: Crispin Leick
Crispin Leick, managing director or EnBW New Ventures, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.
Jun 24, 2024Powerlist 2024: Geert van de Wouw
Geert van de Wouw, managing partner of Shell Ventures, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.
Jun 24, 2024Japanese electronics maker Edion launches $63m CVC to address ageing population
Co-managed by Innoh Associates, the CVC unit will operate for seven years and back strategic areas such as marketing, retail, energy and AI.
Jun 20, 2024CVC is key to making South Africa a startup hotspot
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.
Jun 19, 2024Fujitsu Ventures starts impact investing
The IT conglomerate’s $64m CVC subsidiary has made its first impact investment in microfinance service Gojo & Company.
Jun 17, 2024Seven startups that can help decarbonise heavy industry
Heavy industry accounts for 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions but is notoriously difficult to decarbonise. These startups are developing solutions, from new thermal energy storage and fusion reactor design to emissions monitoring.
Jun 12, 2024TDK Ventures adds three to London office
Marc Bouchet will conduct deals for TDK Ventures Fund 2 while David Delfassy and Sam Hill will invest through Fund EX1.
Jun 11, 20249 startups changing what's possible below the Earth's surface
From geothermal energy and mining tech to subterranean delivery systems, here are some of the most exciting startups focusing on what's underground.
Jun 11, 2024Fábrica promoted to investment manager at EDP Ventures
Luís Fábrica, formerly investment associate at the energy group’s CVC group, has been promoted after four years at the unit.
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