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Rakuten drops into CafeX for $18m series C
Intel-backed digital engagement technology developer CafeX Communications has raised $18m in a Rakuten-led round, taking its overall funding to $50m.
Jan 27, 2017Secret Double Octopus sucks in $6m
Liberty Media's Israel Venture Fund was among the contributors to a series A round that will be used by the cybersecurity startup to support geographical growth and R&D.
Jan 26, 2017Alibaba eyes Lumus potential with $6m investment
Lumus, which produces lens technology for use in augmented reality, is already backed by HTC, Quanta Computer, Crystal-Optech and Motorola Solutions.
Jan 26, 2017World of Corporate Venturing 2017 Infographic
An overview from our World of Corporate Venturing 2017 report
Jan 24, 2017Lifetime achievement award 2017: Claudia Fan Munce
Lifetime achievement award 2017 presented at the Global Corporate Venturing & Innovation Summit
Jan 24, 2017NetApp invests to reach Escape Velocity
Data storage technology provider NetApp has launched an accelerator called Escape Velocity that could reportedly be equipped with up to $150m in capital.
Jan 24, 2017Adelphic finds Time for acquisition
Alphabet is set to exit programmatic advertising software provider Adelphic, which has agreed to an acquisition of undisclosed size by Time subsidiary Viant.
Jan 24, 2017Aryaka connects to Deutsche Telekom in $45m series D
Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners was among the participants in a round that took the total raised by the software-defined wide area network platform developer to about $120m.
Jan 24, 2017DigiLens filters in $22m
Strategic partners Sony, Foxconn, Continental and Panasonic have all taken part in a series B round for optics technology provider DigiLens.
Jan 23, 2017Corporate venturing continues to grow in 2016
In 2016 GCV Analytics tracked 1,952 deals worth an estimated $83.59bn of total capital raised.
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GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026The talent pipeline in corporate venturing shows both momentum and staying power, as the industry comes of age.GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026
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