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BAE Systems to turbocharge defence tech spinouts from academic research
The company's new incubator plans to spin out companies based on academic research as well as its own technologies developed in-house.
Feb 10, 2026UK defence company BAE Systems launches incubator, takes equity in spinouts
The incubator's first company, Rho-C, is based on technology developed in the company's submarine business.
Feb 6, 2026The signals investors must watch as AI moves from scale to reasoning
Neurosymbolic models, which integrate structured reasoning, rules and logical constraints into learning systems, are emerging as a critical path forward if AI is to achieve its potential in industrial applications.
Feb 5, 2026James Fisher scouts for startups that provide undersea protection
Maritime services company James Fisher launched a new corporate VC arm to look for new undersea technologies.
Feb 4, 2026Thermo Fisher Scientific's venture arm brings Massey onboard
The scientific equipment producer has hired former LabCorp Venture Fund investor Carson Massey as associate director.
Feb 2, 2026India's corporate investments shift to deep tech
While consumer tech continues to dominate corporate-backed funding rounds for Indian startups, sectors with deep tech affiliations are seeing rapid growth in India.
Jan 30, 2026Bonk joins Hitachi’s investment unit
Mascha Bonk has returned to corporate venturing after a stint at a startup.
Jan 26, 2026Zimmermann leaves Cemex’s startup investment team
He is the second senior member of Cemex ventures to announce their departure in as many months.
Jan 19, 2026Deutsche Telekom-backed DTCP supercharges European defence tech with $580m fund
DTCP's Project Liberty fund is seeking investors including corporate backers to fund up to 30 European defence tech startups through series C stage.
Jan 19, 2026Rehau sees promise in a clienting-first model
Ronja Stoffregen sees venture clienting as the perfect, real-world prerequisite for equity investment.
Jan 16, 2026Qualcomm Ventures: now is the right time to invest in Indian deep…
Qualcomm has been investing in India for 17 years and says now there is a clear shift by investors and entrepreneurs to sectors like chips, robotics, AI and quantum.
Jan 12, 2026Rubin to take the reins at Milliken's VC arm
Zach Rubin held various financial roles at the parent corporation before joining the ventures team.
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