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Big Deal: Grab snatches $2bn
Existing investors SoftBank and Didi Chuxing invested $2bn at a $6bn post-money valuation, and Grab aims to use the money to expand its services far beyond ride hailing.
Jul 24, 2017Big Deal: Yandex Taxi catches an Uber
Uber's operations in four Eastern European countries will merge with Yandex Taxi in a deal that could signify it plans to take a less direct, CVC-influenced approach to some markets.
Jul 17, 2017University venturing and the future of higher education
University corner: venture has increasingly become the tip of the innovation spear
Jul 11, 2017The towering role of governments in innovation
Government house: governments try to push the levers for more innovation
Jul 11, 2017Corporates immersed in virtual and augmented reality
Kaloyan Andonov, GCV Analytics, evaluates the rise in corporate-backed rounds raised by emerging VR & AR enterprises
Jul 11, 2017Big Deal: Ofo obtains $700m
The Alibaba-led series E round has proven the latest milestone for China's rapidly growing bike sharing sector as its biggest players look to move into foreign streets.
Jul 10, 2017Big Deal: Houzz welcomes $400m
The Comcast-backed company, which links a visual social media platform with goods and services, is valued at $4bn and is potentially pointing a new way forward for mobile commerce.
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GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026The talent pipeline in corporate venturing shows both momentum and staying power, as the industry comes of age.GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026
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