Industrial

Bloomberg Ventures founder Lex Fenwick's appointment as Dow Jones chief executive illustrates the potential of the industry as a springboard.

Deal-making subdued despite IPO recovery. To report a deal or add your data, email Toby Lewis at tlewis@globalcorporateventuring.com

Global Agenda Council on Emerging Technologies at the World Economic Forum list its top 10 - image from last year's tech pioneer.

Nanotechnology does come with considerations, notably environmental, health and safety issues. But correctly managed such risks do not stand in the way of nanotech's economic and industrial future.

The top executive at the corporate venturing unit of the chemical maker reportedly says he is considering opening an office on the Chinese mainland, which follows the firm opening in Boston this year.

Nova External Venturing, the Saint-Gobain corporate venturing unit, is looking for innovations in construction products, advanced materials, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability

The round was led by Canada-based investment firm Northwater Capital's Intellectual Property Fund with participation by existing investors, venture capital firm TL Ventures and DuPont Capital Management, which invests on behalf of US-based chemical company DuPont's pension fund.

Johnson Controls reportedly invests in Nth Power's planned $200m fund and also takes a $5m stake in US-listed Azure Dynamics.

Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD) agreed purchase of server maker SeaMicro for $334m is a case where a bit more light would be helpful.

If Warren Buffett's maxim to be "greedy when others are fearful" is correct, these corporates will be well rewarded for staying the course.