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Investment heatwave in July: CVC rounds went up across geographies and sectors
The US stood out as July continued a strong summer for corporate venture activity on the back of AI penetrating more industries, according to GCV data.
Aug 9, 2024Consumer startups took the biggest bankruptcy hit in the last two years
The pandemic and cost of living crisis have weakened the sector, as the stories of these five startup failures demonstrate.
Jul 30, 2024UK universities lower spinout equity stakes amid calls for growth
Influential university groups like TenU and the policy agenda of the new UK Labour government are leading to a rethink on the appropriate ownership that universities should take in spinouts.
Jul 29, 2024Innovation China: Invisible nanofilm breakthrough for touchscreens
A startup in China has developed a non-toxic alternative for transparent touchscreens. The nanofilm can also improve solar panel performance.
Jul 23, 2024Proetto promoted at auto tech investor Holman Growth Ventures
After a year working as an associate at the logistics management company’s CVC unit, Brandon Proetto is now a director.
Jul 12, 2024Five tips for corporates building their own startups
From choosing the right team to lead a new venture to creating a cap table that will attract venture capital investors, here are tips on how to do venture building well.
Jul 12, 2024Water tech company Xylem expands CVC investment by $50m
The company will use additional capital to finance startups aiming to tackle climate challenges in the water sector.
Jul 11, 2024Time for Latin America to come out of stealth mode as an…
Latin America's energy transition is rarely reported on but the region is a secret leader in this. Its decarbonisation journey offers opportunities for the rest of the world.
Jul 11, 2024Li joins BHP Ventures as lead principal
GCV Emerging Leader David Li will help the Australian mining firm’s CVC unit identify energy, climate and mining startups.
Jul 10, 2024Mexican and Chilean CVC-as-a-service firms join forces
Innova360 powered by Bluebox will have 35 team members and $15m distributed among eight corporate venturing funds across Latin America.
Jul 10, 2024UK Labour party win: Promise of spinout support and a Great British…
The change in government in the UK could bring a bigger focus on boosting spinout numbers and more investment in electricity grid upgrades.
Jul 5, 2024Suzuki launches $40m impact CVC unit in India
Next Bharat Ventures, led by Vipul Nath Jindal, has begun accepting candidates for its four-month accelerator programme.
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