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Newer CVCs have a stronger strategic focus
More than 300 new CVC units have been created since 2020. They are less US-centric and more focused on energy than older peers.
Sep 20, 2024Ex-BHP Ventures head Buzzo to lead parent firm’s strategy team
Michael Buzzo has taken a portfolio strategy role at the Australian mining group.
Sep 19, 2024First-time equity deals in UK spinouts fall 22% — report
The number of deals in UK spinouts at the earliest stage of equity investing has been falling over the past few years, highlighting a potential bottleneck in early-stage funding.
Sep 16, 2024Japanese electronics maker Kyocera launches $60m fund
Kyocera, the Japanese industrial ceramics and electronics multinational, has established a second fund to target startups in the US and EMEA region.
Sep 13, 2024Four tips for media-for-equity startup investments
Some 50% of a consumer startup's capital is spent on advertising, so trading equity for ads can save money. Here's how to get those deals to work.
Sep 13, 2024L'Oreal and Evonik combine investments in microbe tech startup Abolis
The corporates backed a $38.6m series A round for Abolis through an agreement to develop sustainable cosmetics ingredients together.
Sep 12, 2024Associated British Ports eyes startup investing in bid to decarbonise
The UK port operator is taking its first steps into corporate venturing by considering equity stakes in startups in return for discounted leases and other fees at its ports.
Sep 12, 2024Half of Australian universities have a spinout fund — ahead of US…
Australia has one of the world's most mature university investment ecosystems, thanks to large pensions funds, Uniseed and royalties from wifi.
Sep 11, 2024The three things that long-lasting CVCs do differently
"Resiliency-phase" units move away from CEO supervision, invite business units onto the investment committee and make multiple investments in other venture funds.
Sep 4, 2024Wierenga made head of venturing at animal feed maker Nutreco
Maarten-Yan Wierenga is now leading corporate venturing at Dutch animal food producer Nutreco, following a period spent as interim head.
Sep 4, 2024Want to start a university venture fund? Here are some options
From partnering with other universities to working with an existing external VC fund, here are models for universities to consider.
Sep 3, 2024Rösnick moves up at Wepa Ventures
Till Rösnick, who joined the paper towel producer’s CVC unit in 2020 as an investment manager, has been appointed as managing director.
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