Space is a $1tn plus opportunity, even for companies outside the aerospace sector, and partnering early with new spacetech startups can give companies a head start. But consider these 5 things before you plunge in.
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80% of companies have 5 or fewer people on the investment committee
Keeping the investment committee small and lean appears to be the norm and c-suite executives are usually included.
Job opportunity: Head of Equinor Ventures
With the impending departure of Gareth Burns in the new year, Equinor Ventures is looking for a new leader. They are looking for someone that has done this before, with 10+ years of experience with similar type of investment activities. AUM/committed capital is $1bn investing in technology companies within E&P and renewables. Equinor ventures consist… Continue reading Job opportunity: Head of Equinor Ventures
Political concerns are biggest barrier to investing in China
Some 44% of respondents said politics was their biggest worry about investing in China, followed by the difficulty of hiring a local team.
Most CVC investors reserve more than 30% of fund for follow-ons
Startups are always anxious to know if their investors can provide follow-on funding. The good news is, corporate investors a putting aside good reserves for this.
Two-thirds of corporate investors take LP positions in VC funds
A majority of the corporate investors we polled take LP positions in VC funds, in parallel with direct investing. It is a way to widen their scope.
“We want to be the Dall-E of AI animation”
Warner Music doubles down on Anything World’s metaverse tools bet, backing the startup’s $7.5m “seed plus” funding round.
Investors divided over linking startup funding to commercial deals
Investors either focus almost exclusively on investments where there was a commercial deal, or avoid any requirement at all.
Insights trump commercial deals as main reason to invest in startups
Some 31% of corporate investors told us that the main thing they wanted to get from their startup investments was insights.
Half of corporate investors negotiate special rights for portfolio company exits
Corporate investors rarely acquire the portfolio companies they invest in, but most will still negotiate special rights around an exit.
How insurers are adapting to climate change: 8 things to know
Climate change is creating mounting insurance losses every year, creating a near-existential crisis for the industry. Can tech help?
90% of corporate investors take board seats
An overwhelming majority of respondents in our poll said they took board seats — mainly to influence and help the startups in their portfolio.
How OSF Ventures punches above its weight in healthcare ventures
Mayank Taneja, the new vice-president of OSF Ventures, takes a deep dive with GCV into the way his team works.
How CVCs can survive a downturn — 6 tips from JetBlue and Merck
Invest in a business development function — early. Be creative with funding and careful with how your strategic value is measured.