After launching Socium Ventures in 2023 with a $300m fund, the US conglomerate has announced a second $300m targeting tech startups.
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Indonesian firm Telkom’s CVC pauses new investments
Telkom’s CVC hasn’t made any new investments amid weak portfolio performance.
Verizon Ventures halts investments
Verizon’s corporate venture arm has stopped making investments and its lead executives have left the company, GCV understands.
McAlister leaves Cox Communications amid organisational changes
Jordan McAlister has left the US telecoms firm after nearly three years leading its venture and innovation strategy.
Deutsche Telekom-backed DTCP raises $450m for two funds
Deutsche Telekom’s VC spinout’s third growth fund closed at $330m while DTCP and Porsche-backed Incharge Capital reached a $120m first close.
Telstra Ventures rebrands to Titanium Ventures
The Australian telecom firm’s VC affiliate changed its name to reflect its independent identity since spinning out in 2018.
Powerlist 2024: Terry Doyle
Terry Doyle, managing partner of Telus Global Ventures, is one of the leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.
Powerlist 2024: Alexander Helmke
Alexander Helmke, managing director of T.Capital, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.
Novel engines and space repairs: 4 emerging spacetech startups to watch
Europe is trying to create its own SpaceX effect, with a growing focus on backing smaller and nimbler spacetech companies.
Trauer to lead Telefônica Brasil’s CVC units
Phillip Trauer, who spent seven years at Valor Capital Group, comes in following the departure of Gabriela Toribio earlier this year.
How Swisscom Ventures pioneered a new CVC succession model
It took three people to replace the 20-year veteran head of Swisscom Ventures. Now the new team is ready to increase investment pace and plan for the next fund.
Gawendo leaves Telefónica Ventures
The former managing director of the Spanish telecommunications company’s investment unit has not disclosed where she is going next.
Termignon leaves Orange Ventures
Emilie Termignon, formerly executive president and head of finance at Orange’s venture offshoot, has joined Eurazeo’s VC group as CFO.
Smart cities — are corporates missing an investment opportunity?
Cities are already smart, just not connected. It’s here that there is a big opportunity for CVC investors to get involved.