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CoreWeave, Discord, Klarna and Jio are among the high-value tech companies on the slate for 2025 IPOs, but market volatility could delay things, says exits expert Jeff Baglio.

Corporate investors have become pivotal players in VC markets around the globe, able to move markets. It’s now time to press our advantage.

Tokyo Metro Ventures will target startups that can improve the value of its stations and solve issues on its lines.

The utility's corporate venture arm, National Grid Partners, is reserving $100m for AI deals as it looks to tackle electrification and the energy needs of data centres.

Anchor investor Shanghai Industrial Investment targets opportunities in biomedical sectors, including neurodegeneration and gene therapy.

With a more-than-$200m fund on the horizon, rEnergy Partners is looking to write big cheques with an eye on profitability.

Hospital CVCs are growing and diversifying to confront the challenges facing the US healthcare system.

Goman, who previously headed BAT's cannabis unit, takes over from Juan Palacios as head of Btomorrow Ventures.

In a step up from his previous investor role, Luo will lead investments in infrastructure software, emerging data centre technologies and healthcare. 

Web3 looks set to be responsible for a flurry of exits as buyers take advantage of friendlier regulation and entertainment companies join fintech as key players.

Marinus Oosterbeek and Vincent Baillin will lead the French bank's Opera Tech Ventures unit as it reorganises its venture activities.