Japan is second only to the US when it comes to spacetech startups raising funding from the corporate sector.
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Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup launches $150m CVC fund
One of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, Vingroup, and its founder, have set up a new CVC unit with $50m to invest in new startups.
Agtech investors keep focus on sustainability despite tough market
Sustainability is ‘critically important’ in agriculture tech, but startups need to use new technologies like AI to balance it with cost reductions, say corporate VCs.
Corporates are missing the $2 trillion agetech market
There is potential to create several $1bn-plus companies focused on products and services for older adults. But few corporate investors have this on their radar yet.
Nupo Ventures spins out of Olam to go faster on fixing global food systems
Under pressure to simplify supply chains and improve sustainability, Nupo Ventures is building startups, with six under its belt so far.
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.
Corporates give Korean software startups international springboard
Korea has a strong roster of startups providing software for industry and large conglomerates. They are now finding markets abroad, too.
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.
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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.
Korean startups look for corporate investors as ecosystem faces crunch
Korean startups offer juicy morsels for international investors amid a tough funding climate and as the government relaxes CVC rules.
Japanese ketchup maker Kagome launches $50m CVC fund
Formed in association with US venture firm SVG Ventures, the Sunrise Fund will back early-stage agritech startups.
Warehousing firm TGW Logistics relaunches CVC
After initially launching as Neil&Buzz in April, TGW Logistics has relaunched its CVC arm as TGW Logistics Ventures and will soon start investing.
Indonesian firm Telkom’s CVC pauses new investments
Telkom’s CVC hasn’t made any new investments amid weak portfolio performance.