Corporate investing is similar to regular venture capital investment, but with additional complications. CVC investors often have strategic as well as financial goals and manage a complex web of relationships with internal stakeholders at the parent company.
Done well, corporate investment is powerful tool that provides startups with practical help. Done badly, it can leave startups stranded with an absentee shareholder on the cap table.
This page is a collection of insights from the CVC community on how to navigate the challenges. Get in touch with the editorial team to add your views.