Private Equity

Corporate VC

After a decade of maturity, CVCs solidify their place in the asset class

These investors have piled money into the industry over the last 10 years, and in the midst of a pandemic aren’t pulling back or going anywhere.

4 min read · 18 November 2020

Head of funds for Comcast Ventures announces retirement

Amy Banse will remain with the company through the end of next year as a senior advisor. As part of her move, CFO Mike Cavanagh will oversee Comcast Ventures.

1 min read · 05 October 2020

How to handle the virtual state of corporate venture today

William Taranto of the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund writes how the switch to working from home can make investors more productive. But the downside is loss of personal interaction.

3 min read · 04 August 2020

Insurtech would have set a record in Q1 if not for coronavirus

Insurtech funding was down 54% in Q1 after a record-breaking $1.98bn was invested into the sector in Q4.

3 min read · 27 May 2020

Investing in mobility tech could hit the skids

Ridesharing and micromobility users are dropping amidst the virus and funding into autonomous vehicles is paused.

3 min read · 07 April 2020

Corporate VC expected to be less active, take a smaller piece of the venture pie

It has become an important source of capital for start-ups in recent years. But corporate investing will likely pull back substantially during the downturn.

2 min read · 02 April 2020

Europe has not been spared from ballooning valuations

European startup valuations grew across every single stage during 2019.

2 min read · 10 March 2020

Holland ventures into new gig to help corporate programs

Paul Holland, who produced the documentary “Something Ventured” about the early days of venture capital in Silicon Valley, will work with CVCs on their new venture teams, CVC funds, corporate accelerators, and executive investment management teams to ensure their startup investments and partnerships thrive.

3 min read · 28 January 2020

Nationwide Ventures invests with its clients top of mind

The VC arm of the Columbus, Ohio, insurance giant is looking to invest in companies that can help bolster or advance aspects of the greater insurance company’s strategy and platform. Managing Partner Erik Ross explains how.

3 min read · 10 December 2019

Salesforce Ventures unveils new $50 mln fund

Salesforce Ventures has launched a new $50 million consultant trailblazer fund. The fund will back the next generation of cloud consulting companies and digital agencies.

4 min read · 12 November 2019

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