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But there are other benefits for both sides, researchers find.

Paul Jacquin, co-founder of Randstad Innovation Fund explains how to navigate — and invest in — the future of work.

"It's not the job of a corporation to emulate the investment strategy of a Silicon Valley VC," says change management consultant Greg Larkin.

An economic downturn is a great time to back startups on better terms. But investors should be careful of the tricky politics of down rounds.

Klarna's 83% drop in valuation to $6.7bn is the most visible harbinger of a buy now, pay later sector suffering from defaults and competition - some from the same corporates investing there.

The number of crypto and token funding rounds is still climbing but the overall volume of capital in these deals has fallen sharply.

Corporates are still investing in startups but valuations have fallen dramatically. Some areas such as China and healthcare have been hit hard.

Rajeev Misra will step back from his role at the Japanese investment company, following a spate of recent departures.

Being an early customer for startups — rather than investing in them — can increase the amount of technology a corporate can bring in 10x.

Mitsui Chemicals’ newly formed $36.8m 321Force unit will focus on healthcare, mobility, ICT and sustainable materials.

The debt finance deal gives FTX the chance to buy crypto management tool developer BlockFi for up to $240m - less than 10% of its last valuation - and the news should be making equity investors nervous.