A hybrid approach of open innovation and corporate venturing can foster greater diversity and speed.
Month: October 2010
Prime’s time is well spent in technology
In the fourth of a series of monthly interviews with leading venture investors, Andrew Gaule, left, founder of the H-I Network and Corporate Venture Senior Executive Forum, talks to Jelto Smits, a partner of Prime Technology Ventures
How to retain the value in buying portfolio companies
Companies are best when portfolio out their corporate venturing unit’s portfolio when the division is managed independently.
What comes next in the 14-year innovation cycle?
Digital platform-based applications are the investment for the next 14-year cycle.
Energy venturing powers clean‑tech revolution
While utilities have long been seen as the most fickle and conservative of organisations in their approach to corporate venturing, further upstream in the exploration and production chain the energy companies have been bolder. Though beholden to similar regulatory constraints and government oversight, a longterm outlook, strong cashflows and history of risk-taking and working in… Continue reading Energy venturing powers clean‑tech revolution
Amazon eyes BuyVIP deal
Local news providers said BuyVIP’s sale price could be about $100m if Amazon agrees purchase.
Tonchidot locates three strategic investors
Japan-based phone operator KDDI, advertising company Spire and Itochu Technology Ventures, the corporate venturing unit of industrial group Itochu invested in Tonchidot’s B round
Amyris fuels flotation surge
Flotation price of $16 per share for biofuels company Amyris less than French oil major Total’s purchase of 20% of the company in July.
Ongo gains $12m seed round
Three US publishers provide strategic investment in Ongo, a start-up company expected to launch a consumer service for reading and sharing digital news and information.
Hainan Airlines flies into fund
Hainan Airlines is to launch a $747m fund with Tianjin Yanshan Investment Management.
Novo backs Tobira Therapeutics
Tobira Therapeutics raises $31m in its series B round.
Glo lights up Nordic venture
Corporate venturing units Hafslund Venture and Agder Energi Venture back Glo, a Sweden-based developer of lights.