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Corporations the new conductors for entrepreneurs
The scale and scope of corporate venturing fundraising, combined with unique analysis by Martin Haemmig at Stanford University of historical investment data provided by Dow Jones VentureSource, allows the trends to be identified and the reveals the plans of the new conductors of the venture capital investment world.
Jan 7, 2012Dealmaking to increase in 2012
Last year's slew of economic concerns and natural disasters has not dampened corporate venturing units' expectations for doing deals this year, with more than 95% of those surveyed saying they would invest at least the same both by amount of money and by number of deals.
Jan 7, 2012The most attractive region: America
The US is the region expected to be most attractive for dealmaking in 2012, according to Global Corporate Venturing's survey. The US received 15 mentions, although the picture was more mixed when looking at specific sectors.
Jan 7, 2012Venture leaders lay out the opportunities for 2012
Global Corporate Venturing's survey of unit heads for the biggest expected issues of the year showed how important the macroeconomic climate will be in deciding the health of portfolio companies and new investments even as the pace of innovation remains strong.
Jan 7, 2012Our corporate venturing predictions for 2012
Global Corporate Venturing's dozen predictions for this year.
Jan 7, 2012Prize Petroleum gushes for ICICI, HDFC
The two corporates sell their stakes in the oil and gas exploration company to their fellow investor Hindustan Petroleum Corporation after setting up the company in 1998.
Jan 5, 2012Unilever exits Rahu
Rahu was founded in early 2006 as a spin-out from Anglo-Dutch consumer goods maker Unilever's Ventures unit that incubates ideas and takes minority equity stakes in UK entrepreneurs and managed by co-founders Paul Smith and Dermott Hill.
Jan 5, 2012BASF eats into Renmatix deal
BASF's Biorenewable subsidiary led the round with its $30m investment in Renmatix, formerly known as Sriya Innovations.
Jan 5, 2012Cargill looks for growth in AgriNurture
Agro-commercial business AgriNurture has raised $30m in funding from agribusiness conglomerate Cargill, which has taken a 28% stake.
Jan 3, 2012China rising
When will China overtake the US for innovation funding for entrepreneurs, if ever?
Jan 1, 2012Featured Content
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GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026The talent pipeline in corporate venturing shows both momentum and staying power, as the industry comes of age.GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026
The talent pipeline in corporate venturing shows both momentum and staying power, as the industry comes of age.
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