While corporate-backed deals are down at the subdued levels we’ve been observing since July, mobility, logistics and gaming saw an uptick.
Category: Analysis
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.
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.
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.
Oil and gas companies’ investments aren’t rising in line with profits
Oil and gas companies’ profits have risen more than five-fold in the last two years. But investment activities are increasing more slowly.
9 startups reshaping the packaging sector
Many of the companies have financial and corporate venture backers, as businesses seek alternatives to single-use plastics.
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.
The Big Deal: LaundryGo sets pace in the cleaning services sector
SoftBank helped the on-demand laundry service push its valuation past $250m, a rare occurrence in a sector that’s so far failed to catch fire.
Toyota’s Jim Adler: The three signs of a bad corporate investor
Corporate investors must not lose sight of who they are serving, ie the startup, Jim Adler, head of Toyota Ventures told the GCV audience in Tokyo.
The 9 worst corporate-backed investments
Failure rates are high for VC-backed companies, and corporate-backed startups are not exempt. But which have been the biggest recent flops that left corporate investors licking their wounds?
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.
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.
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.