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Chinese corporations ramp up investments in AI and chips startups
There were 42 corporate-backed startup funding rounds in China in February, up 27% from the previous month. Most of these were backed by Chinese tech giants such as Tencent and Baidu.
Mar 10, 2025US airport logistics group Vantage launches corporate venturing arm
The transportation and airport logistics group will invest in mobility and sustainability startups.
Mar 6, 2025Google-backed Oxa drives alternative approach to autonomous vehicles
UK-based Oxa focuses on services in airports, retirement communities and industrial settings, rather than personal cars and taxis.
Mar 3, 2025BMW i Ventures: Car sector faces dangerous moment in technology shift
AI, connectivity and electrification are changing the customer’s automotive experience, and incumbents must innovate while shepherding them through it to avoid disruption.
Feb 27, 2025How to invest in the second wave of autonomous driving
Investor interest in self-driving cars is booming again as commercial services have started operating. These are some of the opportunities that are emerging.
Feb 21, 2025Corporate startup exits hit two-year high in January 2025
January 2025 saw 53 corporate-backed startup exits, marking a 47% year-on-year increase and the highest total since early 2023, with deal values soaring to $4.52bn.
Feb 17, 2025Corporate-backed startup funding levels at two-year high
The volume of CVC deals jumped 31% from a year ago, while the return of large deals pushed up the value of funding rounds by 167%.
Feb 10, 2025Blackberry venture fund leader Giallorenzo leaves
Giallorenzo launched and managed BlackBerry's corporate VC unit, Blackberry Ivy Innovation Fund.
Feb 3, 2025Startup funding rounds involving corporate investors rise 20% by value
The number of corporate investors has tripled in the last decade and they are now part of one in every six startup funding rounds.
Feb 3, 2025Toyota’s growth fund leads $191m round for vehicle inspection startup
Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth-stage fund, led a round for UVEye as global demand for vehicle inspection grows.
Jan 29, 2025Jaguar Land Rover sets sights on India with new innovation hub
JLR is the latest company to establish venture clienting partnerships with startups in the Indian market.
Jan 28, 2025What the Trump administration means for corporate venturers
The new US Trump administration's policies will likely lead to far-reaching changes in health, defence, crypto, semiconductor and energy sectors.
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