Global Corporate Venturing

What makes a #CVC successful over the long term? For Taiho Ventures, the answer lies in its consistency. Over the past decade, under the stable leadership of Sakae Asanuma, the #biotech #investor has built its reputation through unwavering #corporate support, strong #financial results and a disciplined #investment strategy that has endured through multiple market cycles. It's a reminder that the strongest #CVC franchises are built on trust as much as #returns. Here are 4 lessons from the unit's first decade. Sakae Asanuma is part of the #GCVTitans cohort - a list that acknowledges those who have led the same #corporate venture programme for more than a decade. Full Titans list here: https://lnkd.in/e2cEnW6j #corporateventure #pharma #strategic Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.,

Lockheed Martin is expanding the international reach of its #CVC arm with the opening of a London office and a commitment to #invest at least $100m in #startups across the UK and Europe. The move extends the remit of Lockheed Martin Ventures, the #defence group’s $1bn #investment fund, as it seeks earlier access to emerging #technologies in European #defence markets.

UK-listed oil major bp plans to close its #CVC arm and has agreed to sell #minority stakes in more than 10 #portfolio companies to #investment firm Verdane. The transaction is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2027. BP has also announced that it will retain stakes in a small number of #portfolio companies “where the #technology has the potential to create value for its businesses".

China's #AI ambitions are going global. From open-source models and overseas partnerships to international #investment strategies, Chinese #AI companies are looking beyond their domestic market to compete on the world stage. Their focus has shifted beyond simply exporting #technology to building global ecosystems, attracting customers and shaping the next phase of #AI #innovation. Here's more on China's evolving #AI #venture playbook — and what it means for #corporate investors, #startups and the wider #innovation landscape. (Link in comments.) #CVC #venturebuilding

What skills will define the next generation of CVC leaders? The technical side of corporate venturing is only part of the job. Building effective investment programmes, representing your company in the boardroom, and creating strategic value all require different capabilities. That's why the GCV Institute offers professional development opportunities: • CVC Investment Programs • CVC Board Members & Board Observers • Landing the Value of Corporate Venturing Whether you're looking to develop new talent or strengthen the capabilities of an experienced team, our programmes combine practical learning with insights from experienced CVC practitioners and a global peer network. Explore the remaining 2026 programmes below and find the right fit for you or your team. #CorporateVenturing #CorporateVentureCapital #CVC #Innovation #CorporateInnovation #VentureCapital #LeadershipDevelopment #BoardGovernance #ExecutiveEducation

SpaceX's blockbuster public listing helped propel the total value of corporate-backed #startup #exits to a strong Q2, highlighting how a handful of mega-deals continue to shape #venture market performance. The figures point to improving #liquidity — but they also reinforce a familiar trend: #exit values remain heavily concentrated in a small number of outsized transactions. Here's more on the biggest #exits of the quarter, the sectors driving activity and what the numbers mean for #corporate venture investors. (Link in comments.) #CVC #corporateventure #AI #IPO

Thinking about visiting Brazil this September? Corporate Venture in Brasil takes place during São Paulo Tech Week, when hundreds of startup, technology and investment events are happening across the city. For international corporate investors, it's one of the best times of the year to experience Brazil's innovation ecosystem. Through our International Delegation, delivered with ApexBrasil, you'll receive: • Complimentary access to Corporate Venture in Brasil  • Tailored introductions based on your investment interests  • Meetings with corporates, startups, investors and public authorities  • Support throughout your visit Over the past 10 years, connections made through the programme have helped facilitate more than US$800 million in commitments to Brazilian funds and deals. Applications are now open. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eP8hJ687 #CorporateVenturing #CorporateVentureCapital #CVC #Brazil #SaoPaulo #Innovation #VentureCapital #StartupEcosystem #CorporateInnovation #cvinbrasil2026

What happens when #robotics, #AI and neuroscience converge? CYBERDYNE INC. has spent years developing #technologies that blur the boundaries between humans and machines. Now, it is teaming up with Pegasus Tech Ventures to launch a $62m #CVC fund to accelerate #innovation in areas ranging from physical AI to #healthcare and advanced #robotics. Here's how they're going about it. (Link in comments.) #physicalAI #VC Anis Uzzaman Ph.D.

Austin Noronha has announced that he will be departing from his position as managing director at Sony Innovation Fund, the #investment arm of the Japanese #consumer electronics and entertainment company, on August 15.