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The Art of Corporate Venture
The 10 best corporate VC investments of the digital age: Part One
We look at some of the greatest corporate VC investments, from a $2.5m investment in a future $170bn company in the 80's to a deal in the wake of the dotcom boom that has produced $130bn.
Jun 1, 2023Can corporate investors boost sustainable travel startups?
As the travel sector recovers post-Covid, sustainable tourism is emerging as a growing trend. But are corporates daring to back it?
May 25, 2023GVR Pod: The hurdles of moving from finance to corporate venturing
Mario Augusto Maia, managing partner of Cogent Venture Partners, joins the pod to talk about the best way to launch a venturing unit.
May 22, 2023CVCs: Here’s what you need to know about venture studios
More corporations are setting up venture studios. They work well with CVC units as long as you understand the strengths of each.
May 21, 2023CVCs dominate Thai startup investment
Corporate investors have been the most active backers of startups in the country, focusing on fintech, ecommerce and logistics.
May 18, 2023The final frontiers of digital transformation
Advances in AI, computing, and connectivity mean digital transformation is reaching previously unreachable areas. Here are seven early-stage startups pushing the boundaries.
May 15, 2023Transport and mobility CVC deals spike in April
One month into the second quarter of this year, overall deal count and dollar volume continue to decline, but a relative uptick in transport and mobility-related deals showed pockets of investment remain strong.
May 14, 2023Turkish CVCs pin hopes on election results
Turkey's young but growing community of corporate investors is hoping to bring prosperity to the country and nervous about the elections.
May 12, 2023How to take your CVC unit to the next level
As corporate investment units get bigger, they need a mix of skillsets and career levels — and a good COO to manage them.
May 12, 2023Startups — if you want investment from a CVC avoid these pitching…
CVC advice includes: Do your homework on the business, don't go crazy on your projections and be honest about the competition.
May 5, 2023EVs drive future demand for car semiconductors
Electric and semi-autonomous cars require increasingly sophisticated chips.
May 2, 2023Edge AI opens up an opportunity for Blaize in the car semiconductor…
The California-based startup is taking on chip industry incumbents with the backing of carmakers like Denso and Mercedes-Benz.
May 2, 2023Featured Content
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The World of Corporate VenturingGCV's annual report on the state of the corporate investment sectorThe World of Corporate Venturing
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