The more I think about it the more I am convinced that automation forces us to revisit, re-evaluate and rethink some of the fundamental “building blocks” of society. Think finance, business, work, energy, health and law. But this is not going to be easy. Take the example of work. Broadly speaking, we can distinguish between… Continue reading Automation and the creation of a new world
Month: December 2017
‘I don’t know what you have, but I don’t think you’re going to make it’
I will never forget that moment when those words came out of my doctor’s mouth. I was 27 years old and there was still so much in life I had yet to experience – getting married, having children, growing old. Just the day before, I was excited to be in Beijing on an executive fast track… Continue reading ‘I don’t know what you have, but I don’t think you’re going to make it’
The initial coin offering and the future of finance
This vision of an internet of value has been a driving force propelling cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, to repeated new highs this year.
AI is eating software but venture models are colliding
Sector focus: AI
Deal count bounces back
Corporate-backed deals tracked by GCV Analytics in November numbered 215, significantly higher than the 186 funding rounds in the same month last year. Investment value also increased by 84% to $8.05bn – up from $4.37bn in November 2016. The deal count in November was even more drastically higher compared with the 147 recorded in October… Continue reading Deal count bounces back
The power of technology
December issue editorial from James Mawson, editor in chief, Global Corporate Venturing
Sino-Russian fund recognises Megvii in $460m round
Megvii, the developer of a facial recognition software called Face++, raised $460m in funding from a consortium led by Russia-China Investment Fund.
We are living in a wondrous world
It is the prospect of learning about cutting-edge technologies such as these and a love for science that keeps us all coming back to our desks each morning to absorb more knowledge.
Valeo drives Cathay’s cartech vehicle to $226m
Cathay Pacific has launched a fund that will invest in automotive and mobility technology, with Valeo supplying 25% of the capital.
Aspiration ascends to $47m series B
The Renren-backed financial services provider, which gives 10% of its fees to charitable schemes, has now raised $67m altogether.
Harry’s shaves off more funding
The Grace Beauty-backed online razor retailer has secured $63.7m according to a security filing, with the round reportedly set to stay open.
Novo enters NorthSea in series A round
NorthSea Therapeutics has secured $29.3m in series A funding to continue development of treatments for inflammatory and liver diseases.
Clas Ohlson meets MatHem for $26m partnership
Clas Ohlson has agreed to invest in e-commerce platform MatHem as part of a partnership agreement that will enable the latter to sell Clas Ohlson’s goods.
Naspers finances Creditas in $50m round
Naspers, an investor in Creditas’ $19m series B round earlier this year, returned for a $50m series C that will support product development.