- News & Analysis
- Home
- Latest News
- Reports
- Podcast
- The CVC Funding Round Database
- The CVC Directory
- University
- Video
- Subscribe
- Newsletters
- Job Postings
- Events
Sectors
How Europe is creating new routes for defence startups to emerge
A new crop of defence-focused venture builders and accelerators are helping early-stage startups break into the tight-knit world of military technology.
Apr 24, 2025Pletka joins Pacific Gas and Electric to lead startup accelerator
Ryan Pletka has joined US utilities provider Pacific Gas and Electric to head up its Innovation Accelerator programme for cleantech ventures.
Apr 22, 2025VC launches UC Berkeley AI fund to offset federal research cuts
The pot of money will fund AI researchers as US universities face cuts to funding for science and research.
Apr 22, 2025Andres Cabada joins oil servicing firm Halliburton's startup accelerator
The company veteran takes over the helm of Halliburton Labs.
Apr 22, 2025Kaz Shimizu heads Japanese telecom KDDI’s corporate VC fund
Shimizu replaces Kazuhiko Chuman at KDDI’s Open Innovation Fund.
Apr 22, 2025Kazuhiko Chuman takes on biz dev at Japanese banking group Mizuho Financial
Chuman was the former unit head at KDDI’s Open Innovation Fund.
Apr 22, 2025TDK Ventures takes the wrapper off new $150m fund
Electronics manufacturer TDK's venture unit is targeting 'iconic' startups with its latest fund, seeking technologies that can define new markets.
Apr 22, 2025US financial services company Nassau launches $10m investment programme
The Connecticut-based financial services firm plans to invest in insurtech and fintech startups.
Apr 21, 2025Corporate investors pile into the humanoid robot revolution
Investments in robots and drones grew nearly three-fold in QI, as AI ushers in a new crop of AI-assisted robots that can learn and react like humans.
Apr 21, 2025Cybersecurity investors increase focus on critical infrastructure protection
As threats to critical infrastructure become more complex, so are the solutions that investors look to fund.
Apr 18, 2025Park leaves Cisco's CVC for Morgan Stanley
Soo Jin Park left the corporate venturing arm of Cisco to join Morgan Stanley as an executive director in principal strategic investments.
Apr 17, 2025Japanese electronics producer Murata launches US CVC
Wonderstone Ventures will target global investments at seed and early stages.
Apr 17, 2025Featured Content
GCV Powerlist 2026Nominations for the 2026 GCV Powerlist are now open. Use this form to nominate yourself or someone else.GCV Powerlist 2026
Nominations for the 2026 GCV Powerlist are now open. Use this form to nominate yourself or someone else.
The World of Corporate VenturingGCV's annual report on the state of the corporate investment sectorThe World of Corporate Venturing
GCV's annual report on the state of the corporate investment sector
Corporate venture building reportData from 100+ corporate venture building programmes, including size, budgets, staffing, reporting lines and outcomesCorporate venture building report
Data from 100+ corporate venture building programmes, including size, budgets, staffing, reporting lines and outcomes
About us
GCV provides the global corporate venturing community and their ecosystem partners with the information, insights and access needed to drive impactful open innovation. Across our three services - News & Analysis, Community & Events, and the GCV Institute - we create a network-rich environment for global innovation and capital to meet and thrive. At the heart of our community sits the GCV Leadership Society, providing privileged access to all our services and resources.
Navigation


