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Meet the small Boston startup cracking the corporate AI challenge
Linq is building a vector database management platform to help large companies use large language models based on their internal information.
Aug 8, 2024Terumo launches a $75m CVC arm to target medtech startups
The Japanese medical device firm has set up Terumo Ventures, having previously contributed to healthcare-focused VC funds.
Aug 6, 2024Hiroshima Bank launches $14m regional economy fund
In partnership with VC firm Hiroshima Venture Capital, the Hirogin Innovation Fund will target regional economy revitalisation startups.
Aug 5, 2024Tech transfer professional Watts-Pass joins TDK Ventures
After her role in Cambridge's technology transfer office, Elena Watts-Pass has made her first move into corporate venture capital at TDK Ventures.
Aug 2, 2024AVP, Axa's CVC, goes independent following management buyout
The French insurance multinational's CVC arm AVP has been bought out by management as the investment management division is sold off
Aug 2, 2024CVC veteran Rimington named chief of staff of Woolworths Group
Alix Rimington takes on the role alongside that of general manager of global strategic alliances and innovation at the Australian retailer.
Aug 1, 2024The normal venture cycle isn't fit for the healthcare industry
Healthcare needs value-add more than capital, says Echo Health Ventures CEO Rob Coppedge
Aug 1, 2024Zendesk Ventures isn't waiting around for AI to become mainstream
Several CVC units are targeting generative AI, but customer service software provider Zendesk has launched one of the few that can onboard that technology right now.
Jul 31, 2024Consumer startups took the biggest bankruptcy hit in the last two years
The pandemic and cost of living crisis have weakened the sector, as the stories of these five startup failures demonstrate.
Jul 30, 2024Credit Saison commits $200m to Latin American startups
The financial services firm's Mexican and Brazilian units are each equipped with $100m, and CVC unit Saison Capital will play a key role.
Jul 29, 2024BBC's startup investment arm emerges from stealth mode with metaverse deal
A first investment in live metaverse gig company Condense shows the kind of startup collaboration BBC Ventures is seeking.
Jul 26, 2024Ex-SoftBank investor Housenbold joins YouTuber MrBeast’s company
GCV Rising Star Jeffrey Housenbold, who helped set up telecoms firm SoftBank’s Vision Funds, has become president and COO at Beast Industries.
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