The amount of dry powder for secondary investments is expected to reach $180bn by the end of 2024.
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How the cost of generative AI is shaping the investment landscape
Perspectives on generative AI from corporate investors at the GCVI Summit in Monterey.
CVCs need to drive corporate AI strategy, says Andrew Ng
Google Brain co-founder Andrew Ng told the GCVI Summit corporate VCs can help solve cost issues and find the right uses for generative AI.
Venturing helps the corporate bottom line — but only if you do it right
In fact, doing it badly is worse than not having any CVC activity at all.
Former Avanta member Mishra joins Hitachi Ventures
Deepak Mishra, who was part of CSAA and MS&AD’s respective CVC units, will focus on data and AI in his principal role at Hitachi Ventures.
Pulman promoted at Truist Ventures
After serving two years as senior associate, Joshua Pulman has been promoted to senior vice president at Truist’s CVC unit.
PDS Ventures launches a fashion accelerator
The Trailblazer Programme will enroll eight fashion startups that provide innovative technologies to fashion value chain.
Thomson Reuters to invest $8bn in AI
The Canada-headquartered media group will invest over $100m per year in generative AI companies in a bid to enhance its offerings.
Rajaram to lead Aflac Global Ventures
Bharat Rajaram will serve as the managing director and head of Aflac Global Ventures.
Six types of corporate investor — which kind are you?
Classic investor, former founder, expert, activist. connector and outsider — there is a broad range of ways to excel at corporate investing.
Barth and McCrackan promoted at Yamaha Motor Ventures
Daniel Barth and Ryan McCrackan have been promoted from senior associates to principals at Yamaha Motor Ventures.
STC Group launches venture capital firm
Tali Ventures will invest in early to growth stage startups to advances initiatives in the digital ecosystem.
February confirms it: mega rounds are back
Four companies raised over $700m in February as a burgeoning crypto sector continued to help Singapore buck the bear market and pharma companies resparked IPOs in the US.
Robot startups see growing interest from corporate investors
From robotic commercial kitchens to companion bots to reduce loneliness, these robot startups — which you can meet at the GCVI Summit — demonstrate why investors are rekindling interest in this sector.