News provider Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute finds some are increasing their allocation to direct investment in companies from bonds.

Corporate venturers are facing increased competition from sovereign wealth funds taking minority stakes in companies.

News provider Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute said some were increasing their allocation to direct investment in companies from bonds. "Their position sizes have increased and they are now providing more capital for public and private companies across various industries," the institute said, adding there was increased collaboration and less reliance on listed comapnies.