Corporate venture investors appear to be becoming more concerned about the financial returns of their funds, according to our latest GCV LinkedIn Poll. A difficult investment climate, with valuations of startups down, may be making even strategic investors keen to show good financial returns. While traditional venture capital investors have a single goal in mind:… Continue reading Are CVCs shifting their focus towards financial profits?
Author: lmason@globalventuring.com
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