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The 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.
Jan 9, 2026Blom leaves tank storage company Vopak’s VC arm
Blom will look for other roles in the investment space following a short sabbatical.
Jan 8, 2026Turkish conglomerate Tekfen's investment arm loses two more staff members
MD Kris Kemeny and director Eyal Fisher announced their departures from the Turkish group's corporate venturing unit, joining founding president Sinan Uzan.
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