“Brooks is likely to be driven to make this closely watched transition succeed.”
Author: Toby Lewis
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Intel Capital’s Brooks on plans for largest CVC
Wendell Brooks has given Global Corporate Venturing his first interview since being named the future head of Intel Capital, the corporate venturing unit of US-based semiconductor company Intel. Brooks discusses his thoughts on what Intel Capital’s strategy should be, and what it means to take over from Arvind Sodhani, the unit’s long-time president. There is… Continue reading Intel Capital’s Brooks on plans for largest CVC
News round up 5 October 2015
A round up of all the latest news on www.globalcorporateventuring.com for our subscribers.
Corporate venturing becomes a profession
The universe of corporate venturing is developing clearer trends. Those who are already well versed in these trends stand to gain as corporate venturing booms.
Axel Springer venturing tees up Business Insider
Business Insider is the biggest corporate venturing investment we have tracked by Axel Springer but is also one of a number since 2011.
Quirky fate brings scrutiny to venturing
It is always difficult when a startup darling fails. The press cuttings which previously praised the company for innovation and rule-breaking using venture capital are equally prominent criticising naïve management and spiralling costs. Such is the case with much-feted community invention company Quirky, which filed for Chapter 11 last week. The business had been backed… Continue reading Quirky fate brings scrutiny to venturing
Qualcomm lays down startup gauntlet with founding story
Entrepreneurs are challenged to have “vision” in rare joint appearance of Qualcomm’s Irwin and Paul Jacobs (pictured speaking with Nagraj Kashyap, the head of Qualcomm Ventures).
News round up 21 September 2015
A round up of all the latest news on www.globalcorporateventuring.com for our subscribers.
Didi Kuaidi, Lyft send transport wars into over-drive
The bonfire of capital to create the phoenix which owns the future of transport, is going to burn very brightly indeed.
Dealmaking activity nears bumper year
Corporate venturing dealmaking has been on a tear for more than a year. The frenetic activity is seeing corporate investors in venture capital arouse interest across the entire start-up world. Market tremors do not seem to be slowing corporate venturing down – for now. Even amid turbulent financial markets, in August third quarter investment figures… Continue reading Dealmaking activity nears bumper year
News round up 14 September 2015
A round up of all the latest news on www.globalcorporateventuring.com for our subscribers.
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Crossover investors fuel bumper healthcare IPO pipeline
Appetite from public market investors to invest in biopharmaceuticals means the sector’s IPO market is likely to remain robust in the second half, says US bank SVB.