Startups creating defence technologies like drones, AI and hypersonics are in demand. But can they work well with big defence contractors?
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A Fitbit-like device that monitors your blood (no needles required)
Boston-based startup General Prognostics is developing a digital biomarker platform for heart disease patients. It is one of a growing number of emerging blood-related tech startup raising funding.
GVR Pod: Making sense of data
Databricks Ventures’ Andrew Ferguson joins GVR to talk about investing in the fast-moving world of data.
Carbon capture on the cusp of mass deployment after tech advances
Large corporates are investing heavily in carbon capture projects as the technology becomes ready for the mainstream.
What is hot for fintech investors in 2023?
Capital One Ventures’ Jaidev Shergill and SCB 10X’s Tai Panich are eyeing up embedded finance tools, blochchain banking and more.
It’s not all ChatGPT — 13 other generative AI technologies to watch
A new breed of artificial intelligence startups are moving from basic automation into new areas of creativity. Here are some of the key names and their corporate investors.
How PwC is putting “skin” into the startup game
Professional services firms are late to the corporate investing game, but that is changing. PwC Germany’s fund — which has double digit millions in capital and has so far made 20 investments — has become a frontrunner.
This is what consumer sector investors plan to back in 2023
Synthetic biology, healthier options, sustainability and digitalisation are big themes for the beauty and food industries this year.
How to diversify the CVC industry
We asked corporate investors about why lack of diversity persists and what it might take to change it.
“Talk to me, drones” – Meet the company designing the AI wingman
With a fresh cash injection from Raytheon’s RTX Ventures, EpiSci is creating autonomous software to enhance warfighters’ capabilities.
Travel tech takes off as demand surges post pandemic
Sustainability and customer experience are on the agenda for transportation CVCs in 2023.
Are we heading for a bust in cleantech?
Venture capital has poured into the cleantech sector over the past couple of years. Concerns are growing that startups may not be able to scale into viable companies that generate expected returns.
Top New Year’s resolutions for corporate investors
Take time, focus on quality and internal relationships, make an impact — these are the top resolutions investors have for 2023.
What surprised CVCs in 2022
2022 saw a screeching turnaround in market sentiment. How well did corporate investors cope?