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CVC 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, 2023

6 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, 2023

Aelf 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, 2023

Chile evolves into a regional corporate venture powerhouse

The Latin American nation ranks above neighbouring countries in the strength of its startup ecosystem.

Sep 8, 2023

AI 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, 2023

Early-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, 2023

Quanscient 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, 2023

Finland: 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, 2023

SPH 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, 2023

Volvo 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.

Aug 31, 2023

Corporate-backed startups are more likely to survive

Having a corporate investor decreases the chance of a startup going bankrupt and increases valuation relative to EBITDA if there is an exit.

Aug 24, 2023

Data problem slows corporate investment in AI

Adequate data collection and processing are not yet in place to ensure AI-based large language models will be useful to industry.

Aug 23, 2023
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