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Category: Venture Capital
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Corporate Venture Capital: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters
Imagine a world where big companies like Google, Intel, and Samsung don’t just grow through their own research and development, but also by investing in young, innovative startups. That’s the world of corporate venture capital (CVC). In the past decade, CVC activity has soared: in 2023 alone, corporate venture capital funds invested more than $80…
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Corporate Venture Capital Portfolio Monitoring: Strategies, Metrics, and Tools
In the fast-changing world of innovation, corporate venture capital (CVC) has become more than just a side project for large companies. Today, around 77% of Fortune 100 companies have active CVC arms, investing billions each year in startups with the hope of staying ahead of industry trends, fueling growth, and building strategic connections. But making…
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Corinne Riley: Funding Female Founders and Shaping Venture Investing
Imagine building something bold and new but facing the same old barriers simply because you’re a woman. In the world of startups and venture capital, this is more than a feeling—it’s backed by reality. In 2023, just 2% of US venture capital funding went to all-women founding teams, a statistic that hasn’t shifted much in…
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Community VC Investors: How Collaborative Venture Capital Is Shaping Startups
Venture capital has long been about more than just money—but these days, how investors support startups is changing fast. A growing number of founders aren’t just seeking a check; they want to be backed by people who offer real connections, actionable advice, and a vested interest in their growth. That’s where community VC investors come…
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Cloud Computing for VCs: Where Investment Opportunities Emerge
Cloud computing has completely changed how startups are built, scale, and attract investment. For venture capitalists, it’s become one of the most important engines of growth: in 2022, global spending on cloud services reached over $490 billion according to Gartner, and the cloud sector continues to generate some of the fastest-growing tech companies each year.…
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Clean Tech and Climate Tech: Unpacking the Differences, Overlaps, and Real-World Impact
Every day, we hear about record-breaking temperatures, extreme weather events, and urgent calls to reduce our environmental impact. As more people search for solutions, the terms clean tech and climate tech pop up everywhere—from news stories about solar panels to discussions about capturing carbon from the atmosphere. But what do these terms really mean, how…
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Cannabis Venture Capital: How to Attract Investment in a Growing Industry
The cannabis industry has transformed from a niche market into one of the fastest-growing sectors in North America and beyond. In 2023 alone, global cannabis sales reached over $51 billion, up nearly 50% from just three years prior. This explosive growth is catching the eye of venture capitalists looking to back the next big thing…
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How to Attract Angel Investors for Your Startup
It’s not easy to have a strong network of investors. When you’re out in the market trying to get meetings with them, most of the common advice out there (LinkedIn, Substack, Medium, etc) is that you should “ask for warm intros from people of your network”. Which pretty much means going on LinkedIn and seeing…
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How to Attract Investors for Your Startup the Right Way
It’s not easy to have a strong network of investors. When you’re out in the market trying to get meetings with them, most of the common advice out there (LinkedIn, Substack, Medium, etc) is that you should “ask for warm intros from people of your network”. Which pretty much means going on LinkedIn and seeing…
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The Ultimate Guide to Biotech VC Investors: Strategies, Top Firms, and Trends
The world of biotechnology is rapidly evolving, fuelled by groundbreaking discoveries and the relentless pursuit of innovative therapies. But behind many of the most transformative biotech breakthroughs lies a powerful force: venture capital investors. These specialized financiers not only provide the crucial funding that biotech startups need to grow, but also offer industry expertise, networks,…