German investment firm High-Tech Gründerfonds has launched a new fund that aims to fill the gap in larger financings.
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Strangeworks’ Hitachi-led round solidifies quantum deal rush
Strangeworks raised $24m in series A funding from investors including Hitachi, Raytheon and IBM, with the quantum computing sector well over halfway to its 2022 CVC funding total.
Driving to electrify Latin America
Wind Ventures chief Brian Walsh talks about the race to electrify vehicles and provide a launchpad into the region.
Corporate venture capital statement on Silicon Valley Bank
The following joint statement was prepared by the Global Corporate Venturing Leadership Society Advisory Board.
The Big Deal: Viridos tries to crack algae biofuel
Andrew Chang, MD of United Airlines’ venture unit, tells us sustainable jet fuels like that of portfolio company Viridos are a strategic priority, but how viable will they be long term?
IMI Critical hires Placidi to run venture studio
The flow control technology provider has recruited Marco Placidi to head its open innovation arm following a stint in corporate venturing for Halma.
Signs of growth for Brazil’s CVC scene
Brazil’s corporate venturing ecosystem is still relatively young, with the majority of progammes set up in the last three years.
GVR Podcast: The fruits of spinning out
Brian Schettler, of AEI HorizonX, joined the Global Venturing Review podcast to talk about the reasons for its decision to become independent from parent Boeing.
Yamaha Motor puts $100m into second US fund
Yamaha Motor’s sophomore Exploratory Fund brings the amount it has committed to corporate VC to $300m in the past five years.
South Korea’s innovation ecosystem is on fire
South Korea’s innovation economy is outperforming countries like France and Germany and corporate investors are playing a key role.
The Big Deal: Droit takes advantage of a new fintech market
UBS and Goldman Sachs were part of a $23m round for Droit, which is expanding its regulatory compliance product to wealth management in a risk-conscious financial sector.
MentorShow closes $15.8m series A to bring famous experts to your screen
The “edutainment” company will use the new money to expand to new markets and bring more high-profile experts to give masterclasses.
Spin to win: Why Boeing spun out its venture unit
It was through crisis that Boeing’s CVC unit had to spin out nearly two years ago, but now it gets to have its cake and eat it, too.
Salesforce Ventures launches new $250m fund for generative AI
Salesforce is integrating generative artificial intelligence across its customer relationship management platform and its venture unit is getting in on the act.