An increasing number of startups are receiving investment for developing technologies that mitigate the growing risk of wildfires due to the climate crisis.
Month: September 2023
Space power shifts from defence to commercial sector
Space exploration is driven by commercially focused startups rather than just the defence industries, opening up a power shift.
11 space tech startups to watch
The sharp fall in the cost of rocket launches has led to the emergence of dozens of space services startups. Here are some of the newest to watch.
KBank and MUFG launch funds to invest in AI
The Asian banks have pumped a total of almost $240m into newly launched funds, both of which have artificial intelligence as a key target area.
‘Our founders wanted deeper relationships with Microsoft’
Michelle Gonzalez, the global head of Microsoft’s venture unit, talks about why she chose to change its investment approach.
Sessa leaves Engie New Ventures
The renewable energy financing expert has left the the company after 11 years.
Richtsfeld departs Allianz X
The former investment director of the German financial services company’s CVC joined the parent in 2013.
CVC Unplugged: Why Microsoft changed how it invests in startups
Michelle Gonzalez, global head of Microsoft’s M12 investment unit, joins the podcast to talk about how she transformed the CVC’s startup investments so that they more closely align with the parent company’s business.
6 tips for terminating an investment
From finding new investors to scouting potential acquirers, here is advice for ending investments in startups that don’t work out.
Aelf Ventures launches $50m web3 ecosystem fund
The CVC unit’s main focus includes growth-stage web3 projects, having already backed companies including Crystal Fun and Mythic Protocol.
Chile evolves into a regional corporate venture powerhouse
The Latin American nation ranks above neighbouring countries in the strength of its startup ecosystem.
CVC Unplugged: Bringing a CVC back in-house
Having been brought in-house after being outsourced, Gerdau Next Ventures points to the growing confidence of Brazilian corporates when it comes to CVC.
AI and pharmaceuticals dominated in August
The monthly deals table is out for August. Browse a month’s worth of CVC deals, see what was trending and what dropped off.
Medical diagnostics firm Werfen launches CVC
The unit aims to invest in startups working at the intersection of diagnostics and digital technologies.