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Japanese bank group FFG launches $62m startups fund
Fukuoka Financial Group has launched its second corporate venturing fund, a joint venture between its CVC arm and fund manager SBI Investment.
Jul 2, 2025Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi establishes $35m corporate VC fund
The ¥5bn fund will be operated jointly with Simplex Capital Investment and invest in content and technology-focused startups.
Jul 2, 2025Chemicals maker BASF shuts down startup incubation arm
A spokesperson for the company confirmed the Chemovator incubator has shut down. It comes amid restructuring of the company.
Jul 1, 2025Birr to leave strategy role at German utility E.ON
He alluded to sharing soon what’s next in his new career chapter in a LinkedIn post.
Jun 30, 2025Kagawa takes charge of CVC at Japan's Mitsui Mining and Smelting
Former Zeon Ventures president Yoshi Kagawa will run corporate VC operations for the mining and metals group, which launched its second fund in December.
Jun 30, 2025Google's investment arm Gradient Ventures launches $200m AI fund
The early-stage corporate venture unit is raising its fifth AI-focused fund.
Jun 27, 2025Thailand's SCB 10X aims to be "bridge" into Asia for AI startups
Kaweewut Temphuwapat, newly installed CEO of Siam Commercial Bank's venture arm, is targeting US startups to build on partnerships with the likes of Ripple and Together AI.
Jun 27, 2025British Airways owner unveils new AI tool as part of innovation strategy
This is one of 10 AI products being created by International Airline Group's in-house AI development team and the first glimpse into the company's revitalised innovation strategy.
Jun 26, 2025Buildings equipment maker Johnson Controls hires Just for corporate VC
Josh Just will be a part of the enterprise strategy and business development group.
Jun 24, 2025Centralising vs decentralising: what fits best for your CVC arm?
ABB's corporate VC units are now run by each of its core businesses while PTT subsidiary GC has centralised its structure, but what are the benefits of each approach?
Jun 24, 2025Italian publisher Zanichelli launches $69m fund for venture building and M&A
The company's venture building unit will focus on edtech and the future of work.
Jun 23, 2025Brazilian bank Itaú Unibanco launches investment unit with $91m
The bank has created a new fintech and AI venture unit, Itaú Ventures, following the acquisition of an investment firm.
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