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Ex-BMW investment head Quay joins Nato Innovation Fund
Ulrich Quay and Sander Verbrugge join the team as partners, while founding team partner Kelly Chen announces her departure.
Jul 25, 2025US defence manufacturer Booz Allen triples CVC commitment to $300m
Booz Allen Ventures has expanded to a $300m unit as it looks to compete against Chinese counterparts in areas like AI, quantum computing and cybersecurity.
Jul 22, 2025Quantum sensors could help end our risky over-dependence on GPS
Defence and industrial investors are increasingly interested in using quantum sensors to go where the GPS system cannot take us.
Jul 18, 2025Replacement retinas grown in zero gravity show potential of "space factories"
The costs of making things in space — and getting them back to earth — is high. But infrastructure to bring down the costs is being built.
Jul 17, 2025Oil and gas companies tripled investments in hydrogen startups in H1
The decline of cleantech and hydrogen investments is overstated in H1, according to GCV data, while transport investments go cold.
Jul 16, 2025Can new recycling tech help solve fashion's polyester problem?
Startups are coming up with innovative technologies to make polyester production more sustainable, but the problem lies in scaling them.
Jul 9, 2025Hoyem departs defence VC In-Q-Tel
George Hoyem has left the defence investment arm of the US government to join the investment committee of a Canadian VC investor.
Jul 9, 2025Chemicals maker BASF shuts down startup incubation arm
A spokesperson for the company confirmed the Chemovator incubator has shut down. It comes amid restructuring of the company.
Jul 1, 2025Kagawa takes charge of CVC at Japan's Mitsui Mining and Smelting
Former Zeon Ventures president Yoshi Kagawa will run corporate VC operations for the mining and metals group, which launched its second fund in December.
Jun 30, 2025British Airways owner unveils new AI tool as part of innovation strategy
This is one of 10 AI products being created by International Airline Group's in-house AI development team and the first glimpse into the company's revitalised innovation strategy.
Jun 26, 2025Buildings equipment maker Johnson Controls hires Just for corporate VC
Josh Just will be a part of the enterprise strategy and business development group.
Jun 24, 2025Centralising vs decentralising: what fits best for your CVC arm?
ABB's corporate VC units are now run by each of its core businesses while PTT subsidiary GC has centralised its structure, but what are the benefits of each approach?
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