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Andres Cabada joins oil servicing firm Halliburton's startup accelerator
The company veteran takes over the helm of Halliburton Labs.
Apr 22, 2025CVC exits approach 2022 levels
Corporate-backed startups exits were at their highest level for over two years in Q1 2025, with large acquisitions spiking the total value.
Apr 14, 2025"Hard tech" isn't as hard as investors fear, says Honda Xcelerator Ventures
Julien Fredonie, Honda Xcelerator Ventures’ head of Europe and Africa, says hard tech isn't riskier than other investment categories and Europe is well placed to play a big role in this area.
Apr 10, 2025Climate investors turn back to Europe for stable returns
Climate tech investors attracted to the US by the Inflation Reduction Act climate bill are now turning their eyes back to Europe.
Apr 9, 2025Corporates backed more startups in Q1, even stripping out the AI mega-deals
There were 1,215 corporate-backed startup funding rounds in Q1, the highest quarterly total for two years.
Apr 8, 2025Don't believe the hype: impact funds aren't disappearing
The language may be changing but the opportunities and the returns are still there for impact investors.
Apr 4, 2025Anke Gratz joins CVC unit of German utility EnBW
Gratz brings energy industry and VC expertise to the EnBW New Ventures team.
Apr 2, 2025Nine things we learned at the GCVI Summit 2025
From investors brushing off Trump's climate science bashing to market turbulence limiting the IPO window, here are highlights from the GCVI Summit 2025.
Mar 25, 2025Corporate backing gives startups the edge when it comes to avoiding bankruptcy
Startups backed by corporate investors are less likely to go bust. This pattern holds true even in a tough investment climate.
Mar 20, 2025How corporate venture capital became a driving force in global innovation
Corporate investors have become pivotal players in VC markets around the globe, able to move markets. It’s now time to press our advantage.
Mar 18, 2025National Grid says $100m AI fund will help ease pressures on network
The utility's corporate venture arm, National Grid Partners, is reserving $100m for AI deals as it looks to tackle electrification and the energy needs of data centres.
Mar 14, 2025rEnergy Partners: Cleantech investors must stop relying on the power law
With a more-than-$200m fund on the horizon, rEnergy Partners is looking to write big cheques with an eye on profitability.
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