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Analysis: Q2 2019

The latest note by data provider PitchBook found that, in the context of growth in corporate venture capital, the most active CVC arms it examines have shown a strong historical performance and corporate-backed portfolio companies have reaped benefits in the form of higher exit chances and lower bankruptcy rates

Innovative region: Switzerland

It has been a remarkable decade for innovation capital. More than $1 trillion of venture capital had been invested by the end of last year, according to data provider Pitchbook, driven by corporations engaging in more than half that total, according to GCV Analytics.

Sector Analysis: Information Technology

Monthly analysis: June 2019

WeWork Labs will launch new early-stage and growth-stage accelerator streams in Thailand focused on foodtech in partnership with Thai Union Group, National Innovation Agency and Mahidol University.

Siemens’ Next47 unit has led the series B round, which will enable 15Five to accelerate business growth, bolster sales and marketing efforts and drive technology development.

Law firm Anderson Strathern has launched AS Capital to invest in early-stage startups alongside Equity Group, having invested an undisclosed amount in Synaptec.

The legal outsourcing provider has launched Bright Mind Capital Partners to make early-stage investments in artificial intelligence, blockchain and big data startups.

Sinar Mas Digital Ventures has taken part in the $14.5m round, which will enable the logistics provider to expand its warehousing capacity and grow its fleet of vehicles.