The Art of Corporate Venture

Not doing follow-on investments will ruin a corporate investor’s reputation — and that of their portfolio company too. Here’s how to avoid that situation.

Blitzscaling only works for a tiny number of companies — and for most it can be harmful. CVC investors know this and take a better approach.

Stanford professor Ilya Stebulaev has a step-by-step guide to get companies into the venture mindset. Step one: if you want a home run, you can't be afraid of striking out.

The gaming sector saw a surge in interest from corporate investors in April. Deals in India and China are also bouncing back.

Insurance CVCs are eyeing up the potential of AI even if regulation may make adoption slow. Climate risk mitigation and quantum are also on the menu. Blockchain — not so much.

When Jeppe Hoier first joined Maersk Ventures, he wasn't convinced that corporate venturing was a good idea. But over five years at the unit he saw the benefits a CVC investor could offer.

Amid declining sales of electric vehicles investors are searching for technologies that lower the cost of buying and owning EVs.

Around 11% of Tencent's startup investments have been in the healthcare sector over the past five years as the internet company diversifies.

The first wave of insurtech startups hit the wall trying to fight the industry's biggest players. Now, insurance CVCs say they're seeking the ones embracing a partnership model.

Our monthly advice column in which an expert panel gives advice on common problems in corporate venturing.

A handful of energy and engineering corporations are starting to invest in startups that are developing novel energy options for data centres.