As ArcelorMittal’s XCarb Innovation Fund backs Form Energy’s $450m series E round, its head tells us why the unit is targeting clean energy, hydrogen and smart carbon technology.
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What next after being “whacked in the face” by CVC?
Companies that struggle with early corporate venturing efforts will often turn to CVC-as-a-service, says Bill Reichert of Pegasus Ventures.
Glowing plants that tell farmers when they are under stress — yes, really
In 2017, a team of scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) developed alien-like plants that glow to alert farmers when they are attacked by pests or in need of watering. It sounds futuristic but the technology is now being backed by tractor maker Deere & Co and Insurer MS&AD.
How OSF Ventures punches above its weight in healthcare ventures
Mayank Taneja, the new vice-president of OSF Ventures, takes a deep dive with GCV into the way his team works.
Why beauty companies are taking tips from China
Beauty treatments, medical procedures and personalisation are blending together, with China at the forefront of these key trends.
Is the US Inflation Reduction Act a “game changer” for clean energy investors?
Corporate investors have a new financial incentive to invest in renewables and climate technologies that often proved economically unviable in the past.
Kortex Ventures: three-LP fund lets us give startups an honest proposition
With three health corporate LPs in tow, Kortex Ventures’ focus is digital and personalised.
Women in CVC to watch in the DACH region
These are the 55 women working in corporate venturing function across the DACH region — and how they got there.
Can Standard Chartered’s spinout Zodia get institutions into crypto?
Getting institutional, risk-averse money into crypto is no mean feat, but SC Ventures-backed Zodia Custody is working to assuage their fears.
7 things VCs do that CVCs should avoid
From board seats to leading rounds to deciding when to back boom stocks — there are a lot of VC obsessions that corporate investors can skip.
Chang bets big on sustainable fuels at United Airlines
United Airlines Ventures is willing to look at risky, early-stage sustainable aviation fuel startups to hit decarbonisation targets.
Portfolio spotlight: Helios plans to mine the moon for oxygen
This Israeli company not only plans to create oxygen for space exploration out of lunar regolith, but can help the steel industry, too.
Why two heads can be better than one
What are the benefits of running a venture unit with two managing directors? Wipro Ventures’ Venu Pemmaraju and Bipla Adhya bring contrasting experiences and two pairs of eyes.
Is balance sheet investing really so unfavourable?
For corporate venturers, is it better to invest directly from a corporation’s balance sheet or from a stand-alone fund?