“Venturing is a critical tool within BP’s innovation ecosystem. The state of the energy industry today is such that the importance of accessing novel technologies and leveraging great partnerships with others is higher than ever.” David Eyton, head of technology at BP “Partnering with innovative startup companies supplements Evonik’s approach of open innovation and creates… Continue reading These corporate bosses love venture…
Month: May 2016
Industry’s top 100 march forward
The most important factor in your ability to do well in a role is often beyond your own “ethics, aptitude and attitude”, as Marc Andreessen says, but hinges on whether your boss gives you the time and resources to do the job. Corporate venturing as a profession faces the same challenge in this regard as… Continue reading Industry’s top 100 march forward
GCV Powerlist 2016: Carole Nuechterlein, Roche Venture Fund #25
A member of the top 25 from the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist
GCV Powerlist 2016: Dominique Mégret, Swisscom Ventures #25
Dominique Mégret started Swisscom Ventures in 2005 and has been pivotal in the creation of a global network of information and communication technology corporate venturers, including as inaugural chairman of the planned industry trade body. He joined Swisscom, the Switzerland-based telecoms group, in 2002 as head of the group strategy department and led the creation… Continue reading GCV Powerlist 2016: Dominique Mégret, Swisscom Ventures #25
GCV Powerlist 2016: Quinn Li, Qualcomm Ventures #24
A member of the top 25 from the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist
GCV Powerlist 2016: Bo Ilsoe, Nokia Growth Partners #23
A member of the top 25 from the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist
HealthifyMe fits in $6m series A
The diet and fitness tracking app has added $6m from investors including IDG Ventures India to earlier funding from backers such as Micromax.
GCV Powerlist 2016: Liu De, Xiaomi #22
A member of the top 25 from the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist
GCV Powerlist 2016: Lak Ananth, Hewlett Packard Enterprise #21
A member of the top 25 from the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist
E.Ventures goes shopping for $60m
The Otto Group-backed venture firm has raised $60m for a fund it aims to increase to $175m before its final close.
GCV Powerlist 2016: Reinhard Ambros, Novartis Venture Funds #20
A member of the top 25 from the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist
GCV Powerlist 2016: Rachel Lam, Time Warner #19
A member of the top 25 from the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist
GCV Powerlist 2016: Deborah Hopkins, Citi Ventures #18
A member of the top 25 from the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist
GCV Powerlist 2016: Amy Banse Comcast Ventures #17
A member of the top 25 from the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist