Key mistakes to avoid include over-complicating term sheets, not taking time to understand co-investors, leading twice in a row.
Category: CVC Advice
6 tips for investing in seed-stage companies
More corporate investors are turning to seed-stage investing to get early exposure to new technologies. But it requires a different skill set to what CVCs are used to.
How to make the most of a smaller fund
Smaller corporate venture funds — those with less than $50m — can use their slim size as an advantage if they plan well and have a laser-like focus.
CVC Unplugged: Best way to do AI is kill bad ideas early – Pioneer Square Labs
The venture builder says that moving through ideas quickly, and rapidly killing the ones that don’t work, is the best way to build an AI venture.
How to set up a high-performing CVC platform team
Six tips on how to create a high-performing platform team that can create strategic value from startup investments.
It’s not just the money: the growing importance of VC platform jobs
A decade ago there was hardly a name for it. Today venture capital platform roles are a crucial way for investment firms to attract startups.
Forming your board is a game of strategy. Here’s how to play.
Every startup will need to give away board seats, but founders can shape the boardroom for success – here’s how.
6 ways to make your CVC investing more diverse
Diversity is still woefully lacking at most VC firms — and in the companies they back. Here are some ideas on how to change that from people who have done it.
Are internal hires becoming more popular for CVCs?
A majority of CVCs still prefer to hire experienced investors externally, but internal hiring may be increasing in popularity.
How to get the most out of investing in other funds
Finding funds that are willing to collaborate and engage with their limited partners is one of several pieces of advice for fund-of-fund investing.
6 tips for terminating an investment
From finding new investors to scouting potential acquirers, here is advice for ending investments in startups that don’t work out.
Volvo Group taps into early-stage deeptech startups
The Swedish transport company is testing out a new incubator programme as a way to work with very early-stage deeptech startups.
The difficulties and fears startups have around corporate investment
Corporate investors can have a bit of a bad reputation among startups. But what are the main worries and fears and how can they be allayed?
Compensation conundrum: CVCs grapple with pressure to pay like a VC
As corporate venture capital units compete more with financial VC firms for talented investors, they are having to get creative on compensation packages.