Startups

GCV has spoken to several corporate and VC investors about the recent hit to Australia's startup scene following a post-lockdown deal surge.

It pays to invest in these companies. Research shows they are less likely to fail and will attract two to three times more investment.

The number of corporate-backed deals dropped by 13% year-on-year in May, the first clear sign that the market pullback is having an impact.

With a new $500m vehicle, Binance became the latest crypto company to amass huge piles of capital to build up the industry.

Researchers or investors could face jail terms if they work with someone they “ought to know” is under the direction of a foreign power.

BCF Ventures’ Sergio Escobar and Bonnie Chau tell GCV what makes the Canadian innovation ecosystem unique and why it is getting brain gain from other parts of the world.

General partner Steve Schmidt explains how Telstra Ventures managed the transition from internal unit to hybrid CVC firm.

The freight forwarding company raised $150m round, valuing it at $1.1bn, featuring several corporate investors.

Indonesia's VC deal numbers are in line to reach a new high this year, boosted by homegrown state-owned enterprises and interest from Asian corporates.

Sector report: Healthcare and artificial intelligence

A University of Groningen study found that CVCs with too many co-investors performed poorly. Getting too close to partners also hurt them.