We canvassed many of the most important corporate ven-turing executives and the surrounding ecosystem’s key players on what they think is the big opportunity in 2014 and what they will look to improve this year, as well as quizzing them about whether they use preferential terms. Some respondents were bullish on early-stage, while there was… Continue reading Technology to advance to a gallop this year
Month: January 2014
The digital age spells opportunity in 2014
The coming year has the air of excitement already for those involved in corporate venturing. Software has begun to have an impact on all areas of business. Start-ups are well placed to react quickly this trend, and smart corporations will help these businesses achieve scale.
Samsung invests in Glooko
Mobile diabetes management system Glooko raises $7m series A-1 funding from new investors including Samsung Venture Investment Corporation, to scale its system and add messaging for therapeutic recommendations.
Merck drawn to WellDoc
WellDoc, developer of a prescription app for managing diabetes, has raised $20m financing from investors including Merck Global Health Innovation Fund.
GE and BP feed Chromatin
Agbiotech company Chromatin completes first closing of $36m series E round, backed by GE and BP, to accelerate development of sorghum products for battling water scarcity and meeting increased food demands.
Amgen and Celgene back Atara’s $52m B round
Amgen spin-off Atara Biotherapeutics raises $52m series B funding from investors including Amgen Ventures and Celgene Corporation, to accelerate clinical development of lead programs.
IBM to set up Watson Group
IBM is investing $1bn in establishing a new business unit to capitalise on the cognitive computing power of its Watson technology, including $100 million in venture investments for Watson-powered apps.
University spin-outs to watch in 2014
This article was written by the editor of our sister publication Global University Venturing.
Waste Management: insight into a strategic venturing shift
In corporate venturing the question of what to do next after you start the ball rolling on a portfolio is really interesting. A financial venture capitalist can start and stop investing based on how financially lucrative its operations are, yet a corporate has to always consider why it is investing. So it was with interest… Continue reading Waste Management: insight into a strategic venturing shift
Pangaea’s Keith Gillard to chair Vestaron
Spider venom insecticide company Vestaron Corporation appoints Pangaea Ventures’ general partner Keith Gillard as chairman.
Cisco establishes $100m Internet-of-Everything fund
Cisco, a US-based computer server and internet equipment company, has established a $100m corporate venturing fund to invest in start-ups that are developing technologies to advance the “Internet-of-Everything” (IoE), as John Chambers, Cisco chief executive officer, now terms the Internet-of-Things (IoT) sector which covers smart, connected devices. Speaking at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in… Continue reading Cisco establishes $100m Internet-of-Everything fund
IDG backs Vidible
Video syndication exchange Vidible raises $3.35m series A funds led by venture capital firm Greycroft Partners and including IDG Ventures.
Tactus touches Ryoyo for B funds
Japan’s Ryoyo Electric Corporation joins Thomvest in series B funding for Tactus Technology, maker of dynamic surface technology that allows touchscreens to transform from being flat into a real, three-dimensional interface when needed.
Intel ramps up FlatFlog
FlatFrog, a Swedish, multi-touch systems provider, has raised $10m funding from existing investors including Intel Capital, in order to ramp up production in 2014.