Japan is second only to the US when it comes to spacetech startups raising funding from the corporate sector.
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Corporate AI funds: The list
Wondering which corporate venturers have specialist investment funds for artificial intelligence? Here is the list of traditional funds and new units, offshoots and accelerators.
Nupo Ventures spins out of Olam to go faster on fixing global food systems
Under pressure to simplify supply chains and improve sustainability, Nupo Ventures is building startups, with six under its belt so far.
Smaller corporates embrace venture building
Smaller companies build their own ventures more than larger corporates and the chief executive is more involved with the CVC, according to GCV’s Keystone benchmarking survey.
VCs want active, not passive corporate investors
Here’s how to make the relationship between a VC and its strategic corporate LPs one that benefits both sides.
Japan sees boost in corporate investment in Q3, while Israel experiences slump
Japan saw an 80% rise in corporate backed funding rounds while India saw a 45% increase and Israel saw a 38% drop.
Newer CVCs have a stronger strategic focus
More than 300 new CVC units have been created since 2020. They are less US-centric and more focused on energy than older peers.
Four tips for media-for-equity startup investments
Some 50% of a consumer startup’s capital is spent on advertising, so trading equity for ads can save money. Here’s how to get those deals to work.
The three things that long-lasting CVCs do differently
“Resiliency-phase” units move away from CEO supervision, invite business units onto the investment committee and make multiple investments in other venture funds.
How to get the most out of a secondment
How long should a secondment be? How do you set the right learning goals? Here is what corporates should consider before sending a team member to spend time with a VC partner.
Venture client vs CVC investment — which is the best way to work with startups?
Both models are gaining popularity — but which is right for your company? It depends on the business need and the stage of the startup.
Investment heatwave in July: CVC rounds went up across geographies and sectors
The US stood out as July continued a strong summer for corporate venture activity on the back of AI penetrating more industries, according to GCV data.
Consumer startups took the biggest bankruptcy hit in the last two years
The pandemic and cost of living crisis have weakened the sector, as the stories of these five startup failures demonstrate.
Five tips for corporates building their own startups
From choosing the right team to lead a new venture to creating a cap table that will attract venture capital investors, here are tips on how to do venture building well.