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Volvo Group taps into early-stage deeptech startups
The Swedish transport company is testing out a new incubator programme as a way to work with very early-stage deeptech startups.
Aug 31, 2023Corporate-backed startups are more likely to survive
Having a corporate investor decreases the chance of a startup going bankrupt and increases valuation relative to EBITDA if there is an exit.
Aug 24, 2023Data problem slows corporate investment in AI
Adequate data collection and processing are not yet in place to ensure AI-based large language models will be useful to industry.
Aug 23, 2023Energy companies could be climate tech's “innovation angels”— but aren't stepping up
Energy companies can be astute investors in climate-related deeptech startups. Unfortunately they are slowing their investment pace.
Aug 22, 2023Lambert leaves National Grid Partners
Lisa Lambert, founding president of National Grid's open innovation and CVC arm since 2018 and a multiple GCV Powerlist entrant, has exited from the company.
Aug 18, 2023Maersk Growth's Jorgenson jumps to portfolio company
Maersk Growth partner Peter Votkjaer Jorgensen is taking on the CFO role at WasteFuel, a portfolio company for the unit since late last year.
Aug 16, 2023Long and short-term bets investors should make on sustainable aviation fuel
Algae, alcohol and electrofuels all have potential for creating sustainable aviation fuel — but which ones are winning backing from industry?
Aug 16, 2023Introducing: The searchable corporate deals table
Our curated tables, segmented month by month, provide an in-depth chronicle of every corporate venture fund engagement. Delve into the specifics of investments, investors, funding rounds, deal sizes, and more.
Aug 14, 2023Bigger than the internet: Why corporates need to place bets on gen…
The valuations of generative AI startups are high and the tech is still untested, but corporate investors should still take some early bets.
Aug 11, 2023The fund that wants to create UK’s Silicon Valley of energy — and…
Ofgem’s £450m innovation fund wants closer partnerships with corporates as it aims to decarbonise the UK’s energy network.
Jul 31, 2023WEX targets vehicle electrification tech with $100m fund
The business payment software provider plans to expand its fuel card business by making strategic investments through the newly formed WEX Venture Capital.
Jul 27, 2023United Airlines boosts SAF fund to near $200m
American Express, Groupe ADP, Boston Consulting Group, Aramco, Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue have joined airline operator United's sustainable aviation fuel fund.
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