If a CVC unit wants to bring in outside money, it needs a great track record, a unique angle and skin in the game.
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How to hire (and keep) a great CVC team
Corporate venturing units see the looming recession as an opportunity to hire experienced VC professionals who soon may be out of work. As the economy contracts, some venture capital firms and CVCs are expected to close or pare back operations and corporate venturing firms will be waiting to scoop up the staff. “We see it… Continue reading How to hire (and keep) a great CVC team
Healthcare: what next after a bumper year?
The healthcare sector had a record year for investment in 2021 and corporate-backed rounds rose more than 50%, to a record high of $30.51bn.
Corporate venturing deals drop in May
The number of corporate-backed deals dropped by 13% year-on-year in May, the first clear sign that the market pullback is having an impact.
New UK laws draw innovators into hunt for foreign agents
Researchers or investors could face jail terms if they work with someone they “ought to know” is under the direction of a foreign power.
Booming CVC is about to get a reality check
A large number of new CVC units have been set up in the past few years. How will these newcomers weather the coming downturn?
Corporations lead as female investors
The corporate venturing industry is pushing towards a 50:50 split in senior investor roles.
NFL’s 32 Equity goes quiet on big day
Departure of venture unit head, Kevin LaForce, leaves 32 Equity in apparent limbo.
Lunar New Year will require strength
Hear how the industry will evolve at special webinars on February 9 and 10.
Alibaba adds to strategic investment team
Corporate venturing in China has bounced back and helped the country reach record investment activity in 2021.
Tencent’s Monzo deal latest in fintech
Tencent has dodged most of China’s regulatory crackdown and built an impressive fintech portfolio globally.