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The rise of corporate-backed funding initiatives
Ahead of our Synergize event in New York City on October 26th, we provide graphical summary of corporate-backed funding initiatives we have been tracking for years
Oct 20, 2017Energy corporate venturing goes digital
Data bytes meet drill bits at Corporate Venture Houston 2017.
Oct 19, 2017Momenta rides series B momentum to raise $57m
The autonomous driving software developer has increased a round featuring Nio Capital and Daimler to $57m, following a $46m first close in July.
Oct 18, 2017Foxconn and IDG Capital form $1.5bn transport fund
Contract manufacturer Foxconn and IDG Capital will provide 10% of the capital for the fund, which will invest in transport technology developers.
Oct 18, 2017LimeBike rides $50m series B
LimeBike, an app-controlled bike sharing platform, has secured funding from StartX to help it expand to 30 US markets by the end of 2017.
Oct 17, 2017Lunewave targets radar system
Lunewave has been spun out of UA to develop 3D printable radar technology that could one day be integrated into the advanced driver assistance systems on automobiles.
Oct 16, 2017Hyperloop One gets Virgin investment
Virgin has provided an undisclosed amount for the ultra-fast transport developer, valued at $700m as of September, which will rebrand to Virgin Hyperloop One.
Oct 16, 2017Analysis: Median size of corporate-backed rounds grow
GCV Analytics analysis shows that most venturing rounds have experienced growth in their median dollar size, though later rounds have experienced a more pronounced increase.
Oct 13, 2017Corporates drive XL Hybrids' series D to $22m
The vehicle electrification technology provider has now raised more than $50m altogether, after securing $22m in a round featuring Ikea and Exelon.
Oct 13, 2017Ola collects $1.1bn fare
Tencent has led a $1.1bn round for Ola that included SoftBank, and the Indian ride hailing service is aiming to boost the round to $2bn.
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