Two-wheeled vehicle developer Genny and pedestrian accessibility startup Okeenea are among the first six companies to be selected for Toyota Open Labs.
Month: August 2024
“There is a surge of activity” – why media for equity is on the rise
Media for equity is on the rise and Uber, Airbnb and Pinterest have all used it, but what kind of startup and what kind of media company is it right for?
Sohaila Ouffata leaves BMW’s CVC to join African female founder nonprofit
African Tech Vision helps female founders to build scaleable tech businesses.
11 women’s health startups to watch
Female-focused health startups have been receiving increased funding in 2024 and a new crop of startups is emerging to address previously underserved areas.
Tveteraas leaves sustainable protein maker Nutreco’s CVC arm
Maarten-Yan Wierenga is serving as interim head of NuFrontiers while Erik Tveteraas joined fungus-based protein developer NoMy as CFO.
Exits for corporate-backed startups rise 34% year-on-year in July
Private equity companies have been active in buying VC-backed companies, sometimes at a significant discount. Digital and life sciences startups dominate the list of exits.
Investment heatwave in July: CVC rounds went up across geographies and sectors
The US stood out as July continued a strong summer for corporate venture activity on the back of AI penetrating more industries, according to GCV data.
Meet the small Boston startup cracking the corporate AI challenge
Linq is building a vector database management platform to help large companies use large language models based on their internal information.
Focus and evolve – what to remember to help corporate accelerators survive and thrive
Communication, careful selection, laser-focus on alignment, and openness to change are some of the most important ways to make sure your accelerator doesn’t go bust.
Terumo launches a $75m CVC arm to target medtech startups
The Japanese medical device firm has set up Terumo Ventures, having previously contributed to healthcare-focused VC funds.
OKX CVC and Aptos launch a $10m web3 and crypto fund
The CVC arm of crypto exchange OKX has partnered with Aptos to launch a new fund targeting web3 and cryptocurrency projects.
Hiroshima Bank launches $14m regional economy fund
In partnership with VC firm Hiroshima Venture Capital, the Hirogin Innovation Fund will target regional economy revitalisation startups.
The seven unpleasant truths in corporate venture building
Venture building is a long-term, expensive commitment that works best if you are willing to take a strategic portfolio approach — and be willing to let go of equity and control.
Tech transfer professional Watts-Pass joins TDK Ventures
After her role in Cambridge’s technology transfer office, Elena Watts-Pass has made her first move into corporate venture capital at TDK Ventures.