Japan is second only to the US when it comes to spacetech startups raising funding from the corporate sector.
Tag: Venture Capital
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.
Italian bank Sella loses corporate venturing head
Luca Zabaione, who was with Banca Sella for 14 months, will be senior investment manager for VC group CDP’s Digital Transition Fund.
Energy companies increase investment in cybersecurity startups
Energy corporates are increasing investment in cybersecurity startups with particular focus on zero-trust solutions and post-quantum security.
Hiroshima Bank launches $14m regional economy fund
In partnership with VC firm Hiroshima Venture Capital, the Hirogin Innovation Fund will target regional economy revitalisation startups.
Consumer startups took the biggest bankruptcy hit in the last two years
The pandemic and cost of living crisis have weakened the sector, as the stories of these five startup failures demonstrate.
IBM Ventures alum Magid sets up VC firm
Deborah Magid, who spent more than 20 years at IBM and its CVC unit, has launched an AI-focused VC firm called DoubleStar Venture Partners.
Lego Ventures veteran Fuhrmann-Breitholtz launches investment firm
Isa Fuhrmann-Breitholtz, formerly head of Silicon Valley Hub at toy producer Lego’s CVC unit, launched South Bay to back real estate startups.
Fraud, debt and licensing: five reasons CVC-backed healthcare startups went bust
Alongside fintech and consumer startups, this sector has seen the most startups go into administration since 2022. These are some of the reasons why.
EnBW New Ventures invests in climate VC fund
Venture firm Vireo Ventures has received an undisclosed sum from the utility’s CVC unit, representing the latter’s second fund investment.
Ex-American Family Ventures MD Johnson joins Cohen Circle
After six years at the CVC unit, Katelyn Johnson will be managing director at the investment firm where she will focus on fintech deals.
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.
Three companies co-launch Brazilian CVC fund manager
The Bakery will help clients build CVC strategies while Staged Ventures will manage the funds and Pipe Ventures will provide deal flow.