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Glowing plants that tell farmers when they are under stress — yes,…

In 2017, a team of scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) developed alien-like plants that glow to alert farmers when they are attacked by pests or in need of watering. It sounds futuristic but the technology is now being backed by tractor maker Deere & Co and Insurer MS&AD.


Sep 30, 2022

Daily Deal Round Up: September 29, 2022

Maximum Effort Holdings was part of a $340m round for Bending Spoons while Tencent and Block took part in Satispay's $310m series D.

Sep 29, 2022

Why corporates in agriculture are focusing on 'existential threats'

Where does corporate VC fit into food and agriculture in 2022? Global Venturing asked industry figures at one of Europe's largest agricultural technology conferences to find out.

Sep 29, 2022

Chevron sees blue hydrogen as key to energy transition

Jim Gable has returned to lead Chevron Technology Ventures at a time when the energy sector has many conflicting priorities.

Sep 28, 2022

Malandrin moves to KPMG Brazil

CVC veteran Daniel Malandrin, who was part of GCV Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders rosters, has left DX Ventures and joined KPMG Brazil.

Sep 26, 2022

Daily Deal Round Up: September 26, 2022

FTX-backed PayUp agreed to merge with IG Acquisition while multiple corporates participated in Line Man Wongnai’s $265m series B round.

Sep 26, 2022

UK mini-Budget may boost corporate investment in science and tech startups

The UK government aims to leverage institutional investment including potentially in corporate vehicles.

Sep 26, 2022

How OSF Ventures punches above its weight in healthcare ventures

Mayank Taneja, the new vice-president of OSF Ventures, takes a deep dive with GCV into the way his team works.

Sep 26, 2022

The Standout Six: Not Rocket Science

This week's most interesting deals included insect-based animal feed and a system that uses kinetic energy to shoot satellites into space.

Sep 23, 2022

Why beauty companies are taking tips from China

Beauty treatments, medical procedures and personalisation are blending together, with China at the forefront of these key trends.

Sep 23, 2022

Is the US Inflation Reduction Act a "game changer" for clean energy…

Corporate investors have a new financial incentive to invest in renewables and climate technologies that often proved economically unviable in the past.

Sep 20, 2022

Daily Deal Round Up: September 19, 2022

Novo Holdings led a $75m series C round for Kate Farms while PayU and InfoEdge Ventures participated in DotPe’s $58m series B.

Sep 19, 2022
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