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Month: June 2024
The game is changing in sports investment — three trends to watch
Consumption of sports is more fragmented and athlete-centric. This opens up some opportunities for startups and investors.
Combient Foundry secures funds to take “industrial app store” concept global
A seven-figure investment from Navigare AB will help double the team and set up hubs in Silicon Valley, central Europe, India and China.
Merck Group’s CVC to help South Korean uni assess startups
Merck Group and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology’s MoU will entail M Ventures helping grow South Korea’s ecosystem.
Three companies co-launch Brazilian CVC fund manager
The Bakery will help clients build CVC strategies while Staged Ventures will manage the funds and Pipe Ventures will provide deal flow.
Seven startups that can help decarbonise heavy industry
Heavy industry accounts for 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions but is notoriously difficult to decarbonise. These startups are developing solutions, from new thermal energy storage and fusion reactor design to emissions monitoring.
Adecco Japan to help CVCs partner with entrepreneurs
In association with Tokyo Metro Government, the consulting firm will match corporate investors and startups based in the Japanese capital.
Japanese publisher Obunsha’s CVC launches $6.4m second fund
Having invested in 16 companies and scored two exits, the firm’s new investment vehicle will continue to back edtech startups.
Japan’s Uzabase launches $64m second investment fund
UB Ventures’ new fund secured capital from its parent company, Wistron’s Wise Cap subsidiary, banks and other investors.
Black joins HG Ventures and Heritage Group Accelerator
The construction materials producer appointed Mitch Black as an entrepreneur in residence for its CVC and accelerator units.
New $500m fund to back Alphabet X spinouts
Alphabet alumnus Gideon Yu is reportedly raising $500m to back companies spun out of incubator X Development like 280 Earth, Waymo and Google Glass.
TDK Ventures adds three to London office
Marc Bouchet will conduct deals for TDK Ventures Fund 2 while David Delfassy and Sam Hill will invest through Fund EX1.
9 startups changing what’s possible below the Earth’s surface
From geothermal energy and mining tech to subterranean delivery systems, here are some of the most exciting startups focusing on what’s underground.
Fábrica promoted to investment manager at EDP Ventures
Luís Fábrica, formerly investment associate at the energy group’s CVC group, has been promoted after four years at the unit.