The past five years have been difficult for shareholders of European utilities. An average decline in the share prices of nearly two-thirds as reflected by the ESTX utility index is difficult to digest. Even taking the strong dividend payments into account, the value destruction is still above 50% before inflation. Is this the end of… Continue reading Crispin Leick: The perfect opportunity
Author: Crispin Leick
Secondary and growth funding – bridging the gap
The current generation of corporate venturing funds has learnt some lessons from the failures in the past decade.
From portfolio hedge offering options to growth engine
In order to provide the right answers, the corporate venturing fund manager will need to break out of the traditional corporate venture fund structure and strengthen alliances beyond its home sector.
Focus on real cash returns
The ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ that might put the odds in favour of the new generation of utility corporate venturing units started in the past three years.