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Europe’s Cyber Valley wants to make its alternative AI approach global
For eight years, Cyber Valley has been linking German AI and robotics researchers and spinouts with corporate partners, but a partnership with UTokyo IPC is the first step to it going global.
Aramco Ventures searches for AI investments to aid energy transition
Aramco Ventures believes generative AI will be part of helping the Saudi oil major meet its 2050 net zero target.
CVC Unplugged: Self-driving money is the next step in fintech
Hugo Bongers, partner at Motive Ventures, joins the show to talk all things fintech, and how financial democratisation is right around the corner.
How Swisscom Ventures pioneered a new CVC succession model
It took three people to replace the 20-year veteran head of Swisscom Ventures. Now the new team is ready to increase investment pace and plan for the next fund.
Measure everything and keep egos in check — the secret to startup collaboration
Make money with corporate partners instead of raising money from VC’s is Fred Schonenberg of VentureFuel’s advice to startups.
Smart cities — are corporates missing an investment opportunity?
Cities are already smart, just not connected. It’s here that there is a big opportunity for CVC investors to get involved.
Yamaha Motor tackles the sustainability funding chasm
Investment in the sector has halved in the two years since Yamaha Motor Ventures launched its Sustainability Fund. So, it’s thinking more creatively about where it invests.
Nine steps to get a corporation to think like a smart VC
Stanford professor Ilya Stebulaev has a step-by-step guide to get companies into the venture mindset. Step one: if you want a home run, you can’t be afraid of striking out.
This is what insurance sector investors are looking for now
Insurance CVCs are eyeing up the potential of AI even if regulation may make adoption slow. Climate risk mitigation and quantum are also on the menu. Blockchain — not so much.
CVC Unplugged: The corporate is the body, the CVC is a transplant.
When Jeppe Hoier first joined Maersk Ventures, he wasn’t convinced that corporate venturing was a good idea. But over five years at the unit he saw the benefits a CVC investor could offer.
Tencent bets on China’s growing healthcare needs
Around 11% of Tencent’s startup investments have been in the healthcare sector over the past five years as the internet company diversifies.
The new wave of insurtech startups wants to partner, not disrupt
The first wave of insurtech startups hit the wall trying to fight the industry’s biggest players. Now, insurance CVCs say they’re seeking the ones embracing a partnership model.
Cummins plans to tap into “Startup India” movement
Ankit Harjai, head of corporate venture operations for Cummins in India, says the team is partnering with Shell to look for new automotive and energy startups.