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Natsume becomes Sumitomo's global head of corporate venturing
Tomomi Natsume will oversee CVC operations for the Japanese conglomerate across its global teams in Asia, Europe, US and Israel.
Apr 10, 2026AI megadeals push Q1 2026 to the largest quarter on record
Funding for corporate-backed rounds leapt 370% in the first quarter of 2026 as OpenAI headlined a range of multibillion-dollar deals.
Apr 10, 2026Caterpillar Ventures seeks software to help create the fully autonomous bulldozer
Caterpillar's venture arm is targeting AI software, but full autonomy remains "a very, very long way away," says unit director Mike Mahan.
Apr 9, 2026Electronics company Ricoh unveils new $20m fund
The fund will invest in digital workplace technologies, collaboration and creativity tools, digital inclusion and solutions linked to decarbonisation and the circular economy.
Apr 8, 2026Innovation expert Nadur leaves BP after eight years
Sophia Nadur, the BP Ventures managing director that co-founded the energy company's electrification business, will now advise startups.
Apr 8, 2026Head of Microsoft's M12: AI disruption has turned corporate venturing into a…
CVC teams can serve as a radar on technologies of the future that the parent corporation can be too slow to spot.
Apr 8, 2026Software company ServiceNow's investment team shrinks with Kirk departure
Corporate development and ventures SVP Philip Kirk has left ServiceNow, roughly six months after fellow investment executive Vishal Kumar Gupta.
Apr 8, 2026From bonds to soybeans: Where corporate investors are backing tokenisation
Traditional practices in finance, agriculture, energy and the creative industries are being broken down as blockchain technology ushers in faster and more streamlined transactions.
Apr 7, 2026Iran conflict highlights importance of startups in defence sector
Drone warfare and defensive surveillance needs mean startups are now essential for national autonomy, says MGF investment chief Ankit Harjai.
Apr 3, 2026UK defence tech alliance targets 20 spinouts a year
The TAG Alliance aims to create a way for corporate investors to access dual use technologies.
Apr 2, 2026Sumitomo establishes $67m investment fund
This fund marks a move from the previous balance-sheet style investing to a standalone fund vehicle designed for longer-term deployment.
Apr 1, 2026Toyota’s Woven Capital appoints Kato as chief investment officer
The fund also appointed Mia Panzer as its first chief operating officer to help them scale effectively across funds, regions and teams.
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GCVI Summit 2026 RewindRewatch the sessions, recap the learningsGCVI Summit 2026 Rewind
Rewatch the sessions, recap the learnings
The World of Corporate VenturingGCV's annual report on the state of the corporate investment sectorThe World of Corporate Venturing
GCV's annual report on the state of the corporate investment sector
GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026The talent pipeline in corporate venturing shows both momentum and staying power, as the industry comes of age.GCV’s Rising Stars and Emerging Leaders 2026
The talent pipeline in corporate venturing shows both momentum and staying power, as the industry comes of age.
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