The Art of Corporate Venture

Corporate investors have been the most active backers of startups in the country, focusing on fintech, ecommerce and logistics.

Advances in AI, computing, and connectivity mean digital transformation is reaching previously unreachable areas. Here are seven early-stage startups pushing the boundaries.

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.

Turkey's young but growing community of corporate investors is hoping to bring prosperity to the country and nervous about the elections.

As corporate investment units get bigger, they need a mix of skillsets and career levels — and a good COO to manage them.

CVC advice includes: Do your homework on the business, don't go crazy on your projections and be honest about the competition.

Electric and semi-autonomous cars require increasingly sophisticated chips.

The California-based startup is taking on chip industry incumbents with the backing of carmakers like Denso and Mercedes-Benz.

Oil and gas companies backed just 32 startup deals with a total estimated value of $1.23 in the first quarter of the year.

Some 38% of CVC units have a team dedicated to helping portfolio companies make business connections. It is increasingly becoming a secret weapon for investors as portfolio valuations come under strain.

Technology is starting to make it possible to understand the complex interactions of the microbiome in more detail.