The Art of Corporate Venture

Visiting a new city for work and pleasure? Each month, GCV publishes its Investor's Guide to..., as we get the inside track from local VCs.

Milan is Italy's style capital, but also hosts a thriving startup scene, strong in B2B, fintech and applied AI. This is where to make the best startup and investor connections in the city.

More companies are choosing to become customers of startups rather than invest in those companies as a way to bring short-term innovation into their businesses.

GCV readers were drawn to stories on AI and defence as well as articles outlining how the CVC sector is changing.

When energy tech VC firm Future Energy Ventures spun off from E.ON, it had to learn how to mix the needs of corporate and financial investors.

Seed-stage funding rounds have become bigger and more competitive, and many smaller funds are now shifting towards even riskier pre-seed investing.

The most successful CVCs have business development teams dedicating to connecting startups with the parent company. This is how they operate.

Australia's largest city boasts beaches and a rather famous opera house. But where should you go to meet VCs and startups in the region's busiest tech hub?

Not every startup investment works out, but it is important for a corporate investor to exit the relationship gracefully and without ruining their reputation.

CVCs based in the southern and midwestern US often end up getting overlooked. Here is an updated list of women dominating corporate venture capital in this region.

Make contact with the top executives, tailor the approach and create an internal network: here are the keys to building a great relationship with the parent company.