Venture capital has poured into the cleantech sector over the past couple of years. Concerns are growing that startups may not be able to scale into viable companies that generate expected returns.
Author: Kim Moore
Kim Moore is the editor of Global University Venturing and deputy editor of Global Corporate Venturing and produces video for the website.
How investors are preparing for the cash squeeze
Corporate venture teams are pushing portfolio companies to accept more capital during funding rounds to cushion the blow of a stuttering economy.
LVMH latest fashion brand to back climate tech startups
The $200m fund invests in early-stage startups in energy, building materials, food and manufacturing.
CRH to invest in construction tech through $250m fund
The European building materials manufacturer will fund startups innovating at the intersection of construction and clean energy tech.
Crypto startups move to protect assets after FTX collapse
Companies that received financing from the bankrupt crypto exchange have sought to block FTX from making claims on assets.
Inflation Reduction Act means US is stealing Europe’s cleantech crown
The US’s $369bn climate act is a “game changer” in terms of size and could lure clean energy investors away from Europe.
Can Siemens Energy’s ammonia venture crack the green hydrogen problem?
The German company has partnered with cleantech firms to build an ammonia cracker that could produce emissions-free hydrogen at industrial scale.
TDK Ventures promotes Anil Achyuta
Anil Achyuta, who formerly headed energy and health investing at TDK Ventures, will focus on bringing VC-like financial discipline to investments.
9 startups reshaping the packaging sector
Many of the companies have financial and corporate venture backers, as businesses seek alternatives to single-use plastics.
9 startups that aim to make us live longer
Corporate investors are backing a host of elder-care startups, from those seeking Parkinson’s cures to apps aiding mental wellbeing.
SE Ventures launches €500m climate and industrial tech fund
The CVC grows to €1bn in committed capital and becomes one of the largest venture capital units focused on electrification, digitisation and decarbonisation.
Amy Wu leaves beleaguered FTX Ventures
Amy Wu, an investor at the corporate venturing arm of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has left the company after the parent filed for bankruptcy on 11 November. Her departure was reported by cryptocurrency news service Herald Sheets, although her LinkedIn profile says she still works at the firm. Wu joined FTX Ventures, based in the Bahamas,… Continue reading Amy Wu leaves beleaguered FTX Ventures
5 reasons CVC should declare independence
Why more corporate venturing units are choosing a more independent legal footing for their funds.
5 corporate investing pitfalls to avoid
Corporate investors have a more complicated role to navigate than financial VCs. But these 5 strategies can help smooth the job.