Financial

The numbers of deals, exits and funding initiatives involving corporates continue a relative decline year-on-year. But there was a pause in the most recent quarter, when the fall is mostly in total dollar terms. The community appears to have weatherеd the SVB debacle successfully (at least for now).

We asked leading corporate venture investors what they look for. Knowing your competition and how you stand out is crucial.

From holograms and new collaboration platforms to dynamic pricing software, three investors told us what they are backing in the new world of work.

Rising interest rates are knocking down traditional banks — witness Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse — but does this create space for new, alternative lenders or put them also at risk? We asked one of the most active investors in alternative lenders for his view.

The Korean government aims to kickstart innovation and encourage M&A among its system of chaebol after deregulating the sector.

The pressure on startups to trade off potential security risks of their technology against the competitive need to raise capital is set to grow.

After almost five years, GCV Powerlist mainstay and MS&AD Ventures founder Tak Sato has departed from his managing partner position.

The Michigan-based startup believes a dual-cell, dual chemistry battery pack can dramatically increase the range of electric cars.

Online trading platform eToro's valuation was cut by two-thirds in a $250m round this week, as the financial markets slump hits the sector.

The number of startup funding rounds backed by corporate investors dropped 43% year-on-year in February. Deal value was down by two-thirds.

As the Silicon Valley Bank collapse still shakes the industry, corporate investors are finding a voice and stepping up, but must become more transparent.