Japan is second only to the US when it comes to spacetech startups raising funding from the corporate sector.
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Delta Dental’s investment arm seeks filling for US healthcare’s staffing gap
With shortages in labour and resources in the US healthcare system, medium-sized funds have a unique role to play to bridge the gaps.
Korean internet firm Naver’s D2SF venture unit expands to North America
Naver’s accelerator arm backed two US startups last month, Claythis and YesPlz, and will continue to seek out opportunities in North America.
Saudi Aramco’s Wa’ed investment unit reserves $100m for AI deals
The petroleum producer’s $500m venture fund wants to back startups that can help Saudi Arabia become an artificial intelligence tech hub in the Middle East.
Brazilian IT company Montreal launches $5m CVC fund
Montreal launches $5m venture arm targeting early-stage digital technology startups.
Jaguar Land Rover CVC InMotion Ventures hires Chavassieu
Ex-ecommerce executive Edouard Chavassieu has joined InMotion Ventures as an associate and will help it expand its activities in mainland Europe.
Chilean food company Carozzi to invest $6m in startups
After months in stealth mode, Carozzi Ventures is ready to invest $6m over the next three years.
Times of India to help US media wrestle back ad revenue lost to tech giants
While 65% of US ad spend has slipped from traditional media to the hands of Amazon, Google and Facebook, the Times of India has protected its market share on the subcontinent by investing in startups. The publishing group now wants to bring the model to the US.
Five tech breakthroughs bringing us closer to beating cancer
Personalised treatment, combination therapies, vaccines and of course AI: pharmaceutical investors are backing a surge of new cancer technologies.
Tran to leave General Mills’ 301 Inc investment arm
Tran has led the packaged food company’s venture capital arm since 2022 but is now leaving to support his wife’s startup.
Ridley takes off from International Airlines Group’s investment unit
Matthew Ridley is departing from his role as head of aviation group IAG’s corporate venture and innovation unit, Hangar 51.
Brazilian university operator Grupo Integrado launches CVC
Formed in partnership with accelerator Founders Club, the CVC announced its first investment in embedded finance platform Baasic.
Updated: Nine more spacetech startups for your radar
Investors — particularly corporates — have increased backing for spacetech startups in the past five years. Here are the new entrants catching their eye.
Pangaea Ventures on the hunt for Asian deeptech with new $85m fund
The Canadian venture firm is opening an office in Asia as Asian corporations flock to invest in its fifth fund and largest fund.