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5 tips for investing in university spinouts
From working out the strategic value a corporate can bring to scientific innovation to cultivating the right sources in the university ecosystem, here are tips for investing in academic research.
May 22, 2025Sommer leaves German utilities company NEW
Christoph Sommer is leaving his role in innovation at German utilities provider NEW, where he oversaw the group's venture clienting activity.
May 21, 2025US National Labs become springboard for entrepreneurs
Accelerator programmes have increased the number of spinouts and commercial engagements for the National Labs. But these programmes face an uncertain future.
May 20, 20258 direct air capture startups slashing carbon removal costs
New materials and greater use of renewable energy is bringing down the costs of direct air capture of carbon. Here are eight startups with technology worth watching.
May 16, 2025Lyst to head innovation at Danish energy firm Ørsted
She was previously a chief entrepreneur at hearing, audio, video and gaming solutions manufacturer GN Group.
May 8, 2025Bosch Ventures launches its sixth fund at €250m despite market uncertainty
Despite the Trump administration's tariffs impacting target sectors, Bosch Ventures has launched a sixth fund, focusing on deep tech.
May 8, 2025Brazilian oil and gas company Prio launches $21m VC fund
The Rio de Janeiro-based fund will back startups making the the oil and gas value chain more efficient.
May 6, 2025What Trump's first 100 days have meant for corporate investors
Investors in healthcare, hardware, climate tech and defence are feeling the impact of the Trump administration's policies.
May 5, 2025AI tools can remake the grid rather than break it, says National…
Power-hungry data centres are putting power grids under unprecedented strain, and National Grid Partners is racing to find new technologies that can keep networks running.
May 1, 2025Hardware startups need more fundraising in face of tariffs say investors
Cross border tariffs will raise materials costs and create investment uncertainty. Startups that can think globally and stay flexible will have the best chance of survival.
Apr 30, 2025Suguru Yamaryo to head Itochu Corporation’s US CVC arm
Yamaryo was president and CEO of Itochu Corporation’s Tokyo-based CVC and subsidiary.
Apr 29, 2025Pletka joins Pacific Gas and Electric to lead startup accelerator
Ryan Pletka has joined US utilities provider Pacific Gas and Electric to head up its Innovation Accelerator programme for cleantech ventures.
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