Tire recycling technology provider Black Bear Carbon has received $12.8m in a round backed by both corporates.
Author: James Mawson
Getting better, together
September issue editorial by James Mawson, editor-in-chief
Editorial: Europe’s most important budget
Pascal Lamy, the so-called “gendarme” of the European Commission (EC) in the 1980s and 1990s, might have passed on the mantle of most powerful chief of staff and controller to Martin “the monster” Selmayr, now secretary-general for the world’s second-largest economy, but his influence remains on important areas of policy, particularly innovation. In his influential report on… Continue reading Editorial: Europe’s most important budget
Robinson promotion leaves MacTough in charge
MacTough, who said he would be at the GCVI Summit in Monterey in January, had joined Liberty in July 2015 just after Robinson had set up its Strategic Ventures unit.
Grab Ventures expands Indonesia funding by $250m
Grab Ventures will invest in mobility, food, logistics, fintech startups and set up an accelerator, Grab Ventures Velocity, with applications closing on 10 September.
THG meets Techstars for Indianapolis accelerator
The Heritage Group will invest $120,000 in each of 10 materials science, environmental services and specialty chemicals startups through the scheme.
Skala to let down ladder to startups
The Gree Ventures and Salim Group-backed accelerator partnership will pay $30,000 for a 5% stake in each of its Indonesian participants.
MUFG demos third accelerator batch
Credit Engine won the top award while five other participants in MUFG Digital Accelerator were also showcased.
Krungsri commits to SBI fund
SBI AI and Blockchain Fund has secured corporate venturing unit Krungsri Finnovate as a limited partner as it seeks a $453m close.
Bumble buzzes into new fund
Bumble Fund has secured $1m in capital commitments from its parent company and will invest up to $250,000 in female-founded startups.
SAP.io’s presents NY Foundry participants
The New York branch of SAP.io Foundries has showcased its first nine participants in a demo day.
Editorial: Tencent plans greater control of Nio
Nio, a China-based smart electric vehicle developer, filed last week to raise up to $1.8bn in an initial public offering in the US but in the details of its offering is an unusual wrinkle for one corporate venturing unit to effectively help control its future strategy through unequal voting rights. Nio’s F-1 filing said: “Each fully paid… Continue reading Editorial: Tencent plans greater control of Nio
GCVI Summit 2019
Monterey, CA (USA)
Corporate Venture in Brasil 2018
Sao Paulo (Brazil)