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Space power shifts from defence to commercial sector
Space exploration is driven by commercially focused startups rather than just the defence industries, opening up a power shift.
Sep 14, 2023'Our founders wanted deeper relationships with Microsoft'
Michelle Gonzalez, the global head of Microsoft's venture unit, talks about why she chose to change its investment approach.
Sep 13, 2023CVC Unplugged: Why Microsoft changed how it invests in startups
Michelle Gonzalez, global head of Microsoft's M12 investment unit, joins the podcast to talk about how she transformed the CVC's startup investments so that they more closely align with the parent company's business.
Sep 11, 20236 tips for terminating an investment
From finding new investors to scouting potential acquirers, here is advice for ending investments in startups that don't work out.
Sep 11, 2023Aelf Ventures launches $50m web3 ecosystem fund
The CVC unit’s main focus includes growth-stage web3 projects, having already backed companies including Crystal Fun and Mythic Protocol.
Sep 8, 2023Chile evolves into a regional corporate venture powerhouse
The Latin American nation ranks above neighbouring countries in the strength of its startup ecosystem.
Sep 8, 2023AI and pharmaceuticals dominated in August
The monthly deals table is out for August. Browse a month's worth of CVC deals, see what was trending and what dropped off.
Sep 7, 2023Early-stage deals and bargain valuations dominate Finland's startup sector
Finland's venture funding doubled in size between 2021 and 2022 but corporate investors continue to play only a small role in fundraising rounds.
Sep 6, 2023Quanscient speeds up multiphysics simulation with cloud-based quantum service
Tampere-based startup Quanscient is developing new simulation algorithms designed to run over the cloud and eventually on quantum computers.
Sep 6, 2023Finland: from mobiles and games to a deeptech nation
Quantum computing, alternative packaging and recycling technology are a few of the deeptech sectors that are emerging in Finland's startup scene.
Sep 6, 2023SPH Ventures founder Chua departs
GCV Powerlist member Boon Ping Chua joined Cento Ventures after more than nine years as CEO of the CVC unit.
Sep 4, 2023Volvo Group taps into early-stage deeptech startups
The Swedish transport company is testing out a new incubator programme as a way to work with very early-stage deeptech startups.
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The CVC Funding Round DatabaseRealtime data of all startup funding rounds with corporate backers. Full access for GCV+ subscribers.The CVC Funding Round Database
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CVC DirectoryFull details of 600+ CVC units globally, including key people, sector focus, preferred investment stage and more. ull access for GCV+ subscribers.CVC Directory
Full details of 600+ CVC units globally, including key people, sector focus, preferred investment stage and more. ull access for GCV+ subscribers.
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