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Corporates find investment gems in Imperial College climate-tech startups
Corporate investors like Ikea, Scania and Brazilian pulp company Suzano are getting involved in the startups in the accelerator.
May 9, 2024Yamaha Motor tackles the sustainability funding chasm
Investment in the sector has halved in the two years since Yamaha Motor Ventures launched its Sustainability Fund. So, it's thinking more creatively about where it invests.
May 9, 2024Marotta progresses at Terna Forward
Marotta will continue to work for Terna's CVC unit, having relocated from Italy to Silicon Valley for an international innovation specialist role.
May 7, 2024Nine steps to get a corporation to think like a smart VC
Stanford professor Ilya Stebulaev has a step-by-step guide to get companies into the venture mindset. Step one: if you want a home run, you can't be afraid of striking out.
May 7, 2024Gaming sector sees surge of interest from corporate investors
The gaming sector saw a surge in interest from corporate investors in April. Deals in India and China are also bouncing back.
May 6, 2024This is what insurance sector investors are looking for now
Insurance CVCs are eyeing up the potential of AI even if regulation may make adoption slow. Climate risk mitigation and quantum are also on the menu. Blockchain — not so much.
May 2, 2024Munich Re Ventures promotes three team members
Alex Kamenetskiy is now managing director at the CVC unit, while Ian Sanders and Sabeeha Islam are SVP and VP of portfolio development.
May 1, 2024Rodrigues joins BP Ventures as Europe MD
Kevin Rodrigues will take over the Europe-related duties from fellow managing director Sophia Nadur, who will focus on the global south.
Apr 30, 2024Auto investors shift focus to startups that make EVs cheaper to own
Amid declining sales of electric vehicles investors are searching for technologies that lower the cost of buying and owning EVs.
Apr 30, 2024Tencent bets on China’s growing healthcare needs
Around 11% of Tencent's startup investments have been in the healthcare sector over the past five years as the internet company diversifies.
Apr 29, 2024The new wave of insurtech startups wants to partner, not disrupt
The first wave of insurtech startups hit the wall trying to fight the industry's biggest players. Now, insurance CVCs say they're seeking the ones embracing a partnership model.
Apr 25, 2024China electricity company CLP backs energy-focused VC fund
CLP has invested in Future Energy Ventures Fund II to accelerate digital solutions for the energy transition.
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