James Maw

Strategic LPs can offer fund managers access to markets, customers, technical expertise, industrial infrastructure and, potentially, an exit. Looking at the limited partners (LPs) backing emerging managers raising their venture funds in tough conditions g... See more

AI-chip company Nvidia has leaned heavily into corporate venture tools in building the company, investing some $100bn in the past few years into AI startups. It has already realised tens of billions of dollars in paper returns from the sale of portfolio c... See more

Led by Thomas Michael Thestrup, the venture arm will invest in areas adjacent to Fresenius' business, including precision nutrition, microbiome research and new healthcare modalities. Germany-based medical care provider Fresenius has set up a €200m ($227m... See more

Large UK corporations are lagging behind in investment in innovation and startups. The whole country will ultimately pay the cost. A number of UK based companies have this year agreed to takeover deals by foreign private equity firms this year, including ... See more

As corporations deploy capital through CVC, direct balance-sheet investments and LP commitments, the question is no longer whether to invest but which tool to use, when and why. Corporate venturing is a flexible tool, and it is encouraging to see a more s... See more