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Bigger than the internet: Why corporates need to place bets on gen…
The valuations of generative AI startups are high and the tech is still untested, but corporate investors should still take some early bets.
Aug 11, 2023The difficulties and fears startups have around corporate investment
Corporate investors can have a bit of a bad reputation among startups. But what are the main worries and fears and how can they be allayed?
Aug 2, 2023Sound that can bypass the ear - how Mobilus Labs is changing…
The UK-based startup has developed a two way boned connection headset and communications platform that allows users to communicate in noisy environments
Jul 28, 2023Oil and gas companies pull back in Q2
The dollar value of energy venture deals that corporates took part in fell 63% in the second quarter.
Jul 25, 2023Compensation conundrum: CVCs grapple with pressure to pay like a VC
As corporate venture capital units compete more with financial VC firms for talented investors, they are having to get creative on compensation packages.
Jul 24, 20237 things startups should do when negotiating a term sheet
From negotiating equity rights to avoiding first rights of refusal, here are tips for founders to get the best deal they can in today's tough venture financing market.
Jul 20, 2023UK universities create fast track for new materials breakthroughs
Matcelerate Zero that brings together university research and corporates to speed up commercialisation of technologies seeks three industry partners to join the partnership.
Jul 19, 2023Six ways to increase university spinout success
Spinout creation rates vary wildly at universities and intelligent capital and corporate partners have a big role in changing the numbers.
Jul 14, 2023Spike in AI deals and exits for corporate investors
Corporate investors have been part of $3bn worth of AI deals so far this year, with June particularly strong. There has also been a uptick in exits.
Jul 13, 2023Eating with purpose: When taste is no longer enough
Functional foods open the door for innovation in a market that thought it had it all figured out.
Jul 11, 2023Myair invents snacks to calm us down
The Israel-based startup has created nutrition bars aimed at reducing stress and a smartwatch app that tracks stress levels.
Jul 11, 2023Food for thought: Going beyond the ingredients label
The functional food sector is a multi-billion global market with high single-digit expected growth rates.
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