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5 tips for investing in university spinouts
From working out the strategic value a corporate can bring to scientific innovation to cultivating the right sources in the university ecosystem, here are tips for investing in academic research.
May 22, 2025What Trump's first 100 days have meant for corporate investors
Investors in healthcare, hardware, climate tech and defence are feeling the impact of the Trump administration's policies.
May 5, 2025Kaz Shimizu heads Japanese telecom KDDI’s corporate VC fund
Shimizu replaces Kazuhiko Chuman at KDDI’s Open Innovation Fund.
Apr 22, 2025CVC exits approach 2022 levels
Corporate-backed startups exits were at their highest level for over two years in Q1 2025, with large acquisitions spiking the total value.
Apr 14, 2025Telecoms firm KDDI launches $34m Open Innovation Fund V
The Japanese telecoms firm has again teamed with venture firm Global Brain, for a fund that will prioritise artificial intelligence and deeptech.
Apr 10, 2025Corporates backed more startups in Q1, even stripping out the AI mega-deals
There were 1,215 corporate-backed startup funding rounds in Q1, the highest quarterly total for two years.
Apr 8, 2025Schmäschke takes over at Deutsche Telekom's venture unit
Oliver Schmäschke will head the German telecoms company's investment arm T.Capital.
Apr 7, 2025Don't believe the hype: impact funds aren't disappearing
The language may be changing but the opportunities and the returns are still there for impact investors.
Apr 4, 2025Corporate backing gives startups the edge when it comes to avoiding bankruptcy
Startups backed by corporate investors are less likely to go bust. This pattern holds true even in a tough investment climate.
Mar 20, 2025The 10 biggest CVC IPOs planned for 2025 — and why they…
CoreWeave, Discord, Klarna and Jio are among the high-value tech companies on the slate for 2025 IPOs, but market volatility could delay things, says exits expert Jeff Baglio.
Mar 19, 2025How corporate venture capital became a driving force in global innovation
Corporate investors have become pivotal players in VC markets around the globe, able to move markets. It’s now time to press our advantage.
Mar 18, 2025February: M&A appetite still high for corporate-backed startups, but valuations down
Some 37 corporate-backed startups were bought in February in sectors ranging from semiconductors and skincare to pharma and robots.
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The CVC Funding Round DatabaseRealtime data of all startup funding rounds with corporate backers. Full access for GCV+ subscribers.The CVC Funding Round Database
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CVC DirectoryFull details of 600+ CVC units globally, including key people, sector focus, preferred investment stage and more. ull access for GCV+ subscribers.CVC Directory
Full details of 600+ CVC units globally, including key people, sector focus, preferred investment stage and more. ull access for GCV+ subscribers.
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