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University of Tokyo investment arm forms deeptech fund
University of Tokyo’s third investment fund reached a first close with capital from Tokyu Land and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Apr 25, 2024The new wave of insurtech startups wants to partner, not disrupt
The first wave of insurtech startups hit the wall trying to fight the industry's biggest players. Now, insurance CVCs say they're seeking the ones embracing a partnership model.
Apr 25, 2024Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender launches CVC
Bitdefender Voyager Ventures will invest in cybersecurity, data analytics and AI-focused startups.
Apr 24, 2024Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to form $10m investment unit
The university’s new unit, which includes incubator, startup fund and brain trust, will be led by assistant vice president Joshua Espinosa.
Apr 23, 2024University of California's Bow Capital appoints Chan as CFO
James Chan, who holds a similar position at other funds, has joined the investment firm affiliated with the University of California.
Apr 23, 2024Holway joins RTX Ventures
Shalei Holway, formerly senior adviser at the US government's Small Business Investment Company, has reportedly become head of portfolio development at RTX’s CVC arm.
Apr 23, 2024Meet the corporations investing in data centre energy startups
A handful of energy and engineering corporations are starting to invest in startups that are developing novel energy options for data centres.
Apr 19, 202411 data centre energy startups to watch
From radiators that run on compute energy waste to new liquids for immersion cooling, here are the novel solutions that startups are developing to run data centres more efficiently.
Apr 19, 2024Next47 hires Cheng for partner role
Vivian Cheng, formerly principal at venture firms CRV and Javelin Venture Partners, has joined the German industrial group’s CVC arm.
Apr 18, 2024The big debate: Should board seats go to CVCs or business units?
Some say it is the job of the CVC investment professional, while others say business unit heads can be more effective on startup boards.
Apr 18, 2024Defence tech startups should avoid these 5 pitfalls
From hiring foreign attaches to developing technologies for the commercial market, here are tips that defence tech companies should keep in mind when selling to the government.
Apr 17, 2024Bain-backed VC focuses on AI for first investments
Bain alumni-founded Vendelux, Common Sense Privacy, Duckbill, Hived and Qube received funding from the management consultancy-backed fund.
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