Podcasts about Corporate venture capital

Greg Kidd on Fireside with a VC. Greg recently acquired VastBank | Fintech Pioneer | Early Investor: Twitter, Square, Coinbase, Solana | Ex-Ripple (#10) | Built & Scaled First Company to IPO | Co-Founder, GlobaliD | CEO, USBC | Ex Federal Reserve | Former roommate with Jack Dorsey. Greg and I get into a few topics, including all things related to the future of finance, banking, payments, USDC vs USBC, identity being added to crypto payments and transactions, open banking and fair access, democratizing money, 10,000% markups banks take on ACH and wire transfers over the Fed charges, banking without borders, who needs Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Google or Apple to take rent on payments and how to stop this, importance of securitization and tokenization of real assets, risk management in a world of crypto and digitized centralized and decentralized banking and finance.  

Der Innovationsdruck im Mittelstand ist enorm. Jasper Roll von Haufe Ventures zeigt, wie CVC Startups und Unternehmen erfolgreich verbindet und beide Seiten profitieren.

In this episode of Fintech Chatter podcast, Dexter Cousins chats with Justin Greenstein, CEO of 1835i, about the evolution of corporate venture capital in Australia's banks. Justin shares insights on the structure and strategy of 1835i, its investment thesis, and the importance of aligning with ANZ's overarching strategy. We get Justin's top tips for partnering with a CVC, his thoughts on the future of fintech in Australia, and what he sees as the Biggest untapped opportunity in Fintech. About 1835iAs ANZ Bank's external innovation partner, 1835i invest in and partner with fintechs that are focused on homeowners, small and medium sized businesses, trade and capital flows, and transforming businesses through data, analytics and digital technologies.Notable Fintech investments include Airwallex, Cash Reward, Lendi, Valiant, Datamesh, Slyp and Citoplus.Chapters00:00 How To Raise Capital From a Big 4Bank - Justin Greenstein, CEO of 1835i04:24 The Evolution of 1835i: From ANZ to Independence09:05 Understanding Corporate Venture Capital vs. Traditional VC14:27 Horizon 2 and Horizon 3: Future Technologies and Startups19:22 Success Stories and Strategic Partnerships24:21 Navigating the VC Landscape and Founder Expectations29:06 The State of Fintech in Australia and Globally34:19 The Untapped Opportunities in Fintech39:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions for 1835iSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

 From Garage to Global: Spilling the Beans on Startup Success with Jon Lambert Founder Resource Series Episode Description: “You can run the best business in the world, but if you as an individual, fail, the entire thing falls to pieces.” —Jon Lambert   In the world of startups, your network can be as valuable, if not more, than your net worth. A strong community can provide the resources, mentorship, and support needed to navigate the turbulent waters of entrepreneurship. By fostering meaningful connections and collaborations, founders can unlock opportunities that money alone can't buy, turning their vision into a thriving reality. Jon Lambert is the CEO of The Cannon, a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and startups. With a background in tech, startups, and corporate venture capital, Jon has made it his mission to democratize access to resources and support for founders at every stage of their journey. Tune in as Justine and Jon explore the essential ingredients for startup success, including community building, pandemic resilience, digital networking, global expansion strategies, funding challenges, and the power of founder-to-founder support in this insightful conversation about nurturing the next generation of business innovators.  Meet Jon:  Jon Lambert is the CEO of The Cannon, a company dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and startups. Under his leadership, The Cannon has expanded from its initial focus on mobilizing people and conversations to establishing nine physical locations in Houston, while also developing a robust digital platform to connect members globally.  With a vision for global expansion, Jon is guiding The Cannon toward an international network that transcends geographical boundaries, providing resources and support to innovators and entrepreneurs worldwide.  Jon's expertise in fundraising, community building, and providing comprehensive support to businesses at various stages has positioned him as a respected figure in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.    Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube     Episode Highlights: 02:00 The Initial Focus of The Cannon in Houston 08:00 How the Pandemic Impacted The Cannon's Community 15:00 Join the “Founder's Confessions” Event 22:00 Accelerator Services  28:00 Global Reach and International Support StartUps    

How can AI help enterprises unlock valuable insights hidden in tens of thousands of contracts, invoices, and financial documents? Terzo is using AI to revolutionize enterprise data mining, tackling the complex world of Fortune 500 sales. With 90% of global IT spend concentrated in the Fortune 100, is it possible to build a multi-billion-dollar company without selling into the Fortune 500? We break down the differences between servicing Fortune 500 giants versus the faster sales cycles of smaller enterprise customers.Other key topics include:The balance between acquiring new logos versus expanding within existing customers.Striking the right 30/70 revenue growth balance to align with VC investors.How AI SaaS sales cycles differ from classic SaaS sales models.Navigating complex enterprise sales processes, including the role of the “AI Czar” who can either block deals or demand bakeoff POCs, creating temporary inflated ARR for startups.The percentage of AI deployments actively in production versus those stuck in R&D.The internal business units that must be aligned to close a large enterprise AI SaaS deal.The long game: spending a year to get into a budget cycle for the following year.

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Scott Gunther, who is not only a corporate venture capitalist and start-up enthusiast—he’s also the secret ingredient that helps big businesses think like nimble innovators! In this episode, we’ll hear how Scott’s unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution has set him apart in both blue-chip boardrooms and early-stage tech circles. We’ll dive into the venture client model, explore the evolving CVC (Corporate Venture Capital) landscape through the lens of 2025, and uncover the do’s and don’ts for insurance providers and emerging Tech founders. KEY TAKEAWAYS Recently we’ve seen a bit of stability in CVC investment, there’s been a strong volume of deal-flow dollars that are starting to pour into startup investment. At the same time, we’re seeing corporate change their attitudes and approaches to innovation and venturing. Some have closed their CVC funds, others have changed their investment focus, some have scaled back altogether, although some are quite the opposite. We’re starting to see CVCs experiencing slower exit returns and their financials aren’t what they were in 2021/22. In the last 2-3 years the savvy CVCs have done 2 things well: They’ve managed to keep their portfolio afloat and managed to hang onto their strategic assets but have also helped their portfolio grown at the same time. This will be a trend for CVCs in 2025. We don’t put anything up to our investment community until we have an exec sponsor because post-investment is when the exec sponsor comes to life and the VC model starts to hit home. We have a dedicated post-investment team that connect the startup and the corporate. The biggest opportunities for insurers and CVCs operating in that space is understand how people use and interact with digital technologies, and how they’re affecting society. Also, customer segmentation and proposition development is different for different demographics now and how different cohorts are research, buy, service, claim, it’s not one size fits all. The savvy insurers know what these macro-trends are and understand how the latest technology, data, and AI trends are. This could help us get to the holy grail: The segment of one! BEST MOMENTS ‘We’re going to see more competition, things are going to happen faster and cheaper, but there’s still an uncertainty about which things we should own and which we should outsource.’ ‘I think a lot of people focus on the E and S or ESG, but not the G, but the G incorporates some of the most crucial aspects about how a company runs itself.’ ‘The more efficient and effective a company can run the more it can have on its customers and community.’ ‘We connect the startup with the corporate to create mutual commercial value, it’s an ethos we live by.’ ABOUT THE GUEST Scott Gunther is a Corporate Venture Capitalist and start-up enthusiast with a track record of partnering with business leaders to identify strategic opportunities and guide transformational change. Drawing on years of experience designing future-state, digital-first businesses and delivering critical programs across multiple industries, he brings a rare blend of strategic vision and executional prowess to his clients and colleagues. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook TikTok Email Website

E118 Voice AI with Phonely.ai CEO Will Bodewes on Fireside with a VC discussing how the Voice AI space is evolving so quickly to integrate into existing systems and workflows of the HIPAA compliant front desk at a medical clinic or large call center delivering huge cost savings, rapidly increasing revenues, and providing a much better level of service with automated switching into most spoken languages and constantly improving and A/B testing what works best. Links and Resources: Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mp6zt5pqvzg. Find all episodes of Fireside with a VC on your favorite podcast platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/FiresideVC. Learn more about Phonely: https://www.phonely.ai/. Contact Phonely CEO Will Bodewes: will@phonely.ai. Learn more about 7BC Venture Capital here: https://7bc.vc/. Inviting VCs to pitch their VC fund to LPs for free at the Global VC Demo Day here: https://www.7bc.vc/events. Register for our VC-LP-founder events: Austin SXSW, March 11, 20225 - https://lu.ma/mgsso7p2. Singapore, May 7, 2025 - https://lu.ma/hgij4ynk. San Francisco, May 21, 2025 - https://lu.ma/00xkzshf. London, June 17, 2025 - https://lu.ma/br2zb72h. Join our Newsletter to get our insights and curated content from the VC-startup ecosystem - Fireside with a VC: https://subscribe.7bcventurecapital.com. Get Andrew's new book here: Masters of Raising Venture Capital: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0DHH5M4TM/. Get Andrew's book on Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) here: Masters of Corporate Venture Capital: http://rb.gy/u46e9r. Join the conversation, leave comments, and tell us what you think about these topics and this episode.

As the new year gets underway, we've been thinking about the likely ups and downs ahead for the agtech world. We've been searching for insights in the recent announcement that FMC's corporate venture capital division is shutting its doors, and thinking about what a trend in CVC pullbacks might mean for the lay of the land in agtech. We've also been taking time to think about the agtech companies that currently stand out in today's tough market conditions, and what it is that sets them apart from the pack. Today, Sarah sits down with Tenacious Ventures Managing Partner Matthew Pryor and Shane Thomas, author of Upstream Ag Insights, to discuss the news and expectations for agtech in 2025.For more information and resources, visit our website. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

Send us a textIn this insightful episode about the business of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), Suvo Sarkar is in a deep discussion with Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, the much-awarded CVC arm of TDK. What are some of the factors that are driving legacy corporates to invest in start-ups? Why does innovation have to be external as opposed to internal? Do CVCs turbocharge innovation? What is the ideal oversight for a CVC? And what metrics should we use to measure the success of CVCs? In a free-wheeling discussion on the merits and challenges of CVCs, Sauvage and Sarkar debate a few big bets versus many small ones, exploitation versus exploration, financial returns versus innovation objectives and cultural osmosis versus a Chinese wall between the corporate and the venture. Listen to two Stanford alumni discuss the critically important topic of CVCs and share your comments.

In this episode of the Build Tech Stack Equity Podcast, we sit with Claudio Barahona, a venture capitalist with Alaya Capital, to explore his journey from an eSports entrepreneur to a prominent VC in Latin America. Claudio shares his background, including growing up in Germany and Chile, building a successful eSports company, and transitioning to the venture capital scene. He reflects on the unique challenges and opportunities in the Latin American startup ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of having an upside in one's career. Claudio discusses Alaya Capital's investment thesis, focusing on digital startups with proven market fit in Latin America. The episode also highlights trends and success factors for startups in the region, the importance of U.S. education and connections, as well as practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.   If your company is looking to scale its AI initiatives, head over to Tesoro AI (www.tesoroai.com). We are experts in AI strategy, staff augmentation, and AI product development.   Founder Bio:   Claudio founded his first startup at 18 years old, which he sold six years later. He is a Civil Industrial Engineer from the Universidad de Chile and has devoted a large part of his career to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in Chile. In addition, he was director of the Chilean Venture Capital Association from 2018 to 2019. Diario Financiero, one of the main business media in his country, recognized him as one of the "Young Influencers 2017" for his outstanding career in the national innovation ecosystem. From 2011 to 2019 he was the Open Innovation Manager of Movistar Chile and leader of Wayra, the initiative of Telefónica that connects the company with startups and innovation ecosystems and invests as corporate venture capital in innovative technology companies with global scalability. In 2019 he founded the initiative Corporate Venturing Latam, which seeks to map and incentivize CVC in LatAm. In 2021 he founded ComoLevantarCapital.com to teach founders how to fundraise VC. He is currently a Managing Partner of Alaya Capital, a Latin American Venture Capital fund, and dedicates some of his time to promoting and teaching Venture Capital in LatAm and making angel investments in startups.   Time Stamps:   00:25 Claudio's Early Life and Career  06:06 Transition to Angel Investing and Corporate Venture Capital  08:38 Corporate Venture Capital Journey  13:53 Difference between the two types of VCs  15:58 Joining Alaya Capital  20:45 Alaya Investment Philosophy and Criteria  24:49 Fund Sizes and Investment Strategies  27:15 Advantages of Delaware C Corps for Latin American Startups  30:00 Opportunities in the Latin American Market  33:36 Successful Business Models in Latin America  39:14 Challenges and Success Profiles of Latin American Founders  46:09 Challenges and Opportunities for New Founders  49:31 Encouragement and Final Thoughts    Resources    Follow Darius Gant  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/  Company Website - www.tesoroai.com    Subscribe on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDVNgsK3iNeu7yU4Inu2n    Subscribe on Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-darius-gant-show/id1527996104    Company website: https://alaya-capital.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alaya-capital/  Twitter (X): https://x.com/AlayaCapital

In this episode of the EU CVC podcast, Andreas and Jeppe, our in-house CVC expert talks with Mike Smeed, Managing Director at InMotion Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of JLR (Jaguar Land Rover).InMotion Ventures is one of the most active corporate investors in the UK, with a global presence from the UK, Bay Area, and Tel Aviv. The team focuses on Seed to Series A investments, with typical cheque sizes ranging from $250K to $2M, and has the flexibility to participate in Series B rounds when there's strong strategic alignment with JLR.Mike and his team back exceptional startups in climate, industrial, and enterprise technologies. Today, we'll explore how InMotion Ventures leverages venture investing to accelerate innovation, the unique opportunities within their focus geographies — UK/Western Europe, North America, and Israel — and the role of corporate venture capital in driving impactful solutions.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

Deutsche Bank´s Head of Corporate Venture Capital Joerg Landsch shares his insights about the current VC market and the investment into Aleph AlphaSummary:Aleph Alpha and Deutsche Bank InvestmentJoerg from Deutsche Bank Venture Capital discusses the bank's investment in Aleph Alpha, a leading German AI company often compared to OpenAI. Despite some early investors, such as Lakestar and 468 Capital, stepping away, others like Early Bird continue to support the company. Joerg emphasizes the dual nature of Aleph Alpha as both a strategic and VC-driven case, with its funding round being heavily oversubscribed. The company is strategically positioned as a European leader in secure AI solutions, particularly focusing on compliance and legal applications while maintaining GDPR compliance and handling sensitive data effectively.Venture Capital Market RecoveryJoerg highlights a slight dip in global venture capital funding in Q3 2024, reaching $55 billion due to fewer mega-rounds. However, he anticipates strong growth in Q4 and beyond, discussing factors like the US presidential election, the Ukraine conflict, and economic policies. He doesn't foresee significant startup relocations to the US despite geopolitical tensions.German and European VC Market DevelopmentsJoerg discusses the “Win Initiative,” a €10 billion investment plan for startups in Germany and Europe. He notes bipartisan political support for venture capital across administrations and highlights the need to close Europe's €30 billion annual investment gap. Insurance and pension funds are identified as potential key players in the market.European Capital Market RegulationJoerg points out challenges in the VC market, such as low exit rates (5.2%) and IPO shortages in Q3. Successful exits are crucial for reinvesting in new funds, and European capital market reforms are necessary to enhance liquidity and provide faster exit options.AI Ecosystem TrendsJoerg identifies four layers of AI development: hardware, foundational models, applications, and infrastructure. He notes that the most innovation and activity currently occur in the application layer, reflecting Aleph Alpha's focus on practical, scalable AI solutions.

E117 How to develop business relationships on Fireside with a VC with Ablorde Ashigbi, CEO of 4Degrees and the host of the podcast The Relationship Edge.    Links and Resources:   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5WN6hGo17XI. Find all episodes of Fireside with a VC on your favorite podcast platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/FiresideVC. Learn more about 4Degrees: https://www.4degrees.ai/. The Edge Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gurTrpjX8bkwzK8gRPi4G?si=6fb1b59b0f0a4e3c. The Edge Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@4degrees879/videos. Contact Ablorde Ashigbi: ablorde@4degrees.ai. Learn more about 7BC Venture Capital here: https://7bc.vc/. Join our Newsletter to get our insights and curated content from the VC-startup ecosystem - Fireside with a VC: https://subscribe.7bc.vc. Get Andrew's new book here: Masters of Raising Venture Capital: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0DHH5M4TM/.  Get Andrew's book on Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) here: Masters of Corporate Venture Capital: http://rb.gy/u46e9r.   Join the conversation, leave comments, and tell us what you think about these topics and this episode.

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E116 Nada CityFunds, a new way to own real estate, w/ CEO Tore Steen on Fireside with a VC. Tore is the CEO of Nada which operates CityFunds. Nada helps homeowners and individual investors solve the challenge of accessing and investing in home equity by providing a platform for home equity investment without additional debt or monthly payments. Homeowners sell a home share in exchange for cash and investors may invest in a CityFund that owns home shares in many homes in a specific high growth city or invest in the entire basket of home shares across multiple cities. Tore previously cofounded CrowdStreet, the largest online real estate investment platform in the U.S. having raised and invested over $4.4bn primarily from accredited and retail investors, where he raised over $50m of VC funding and additional venture debt funding. Tore joined Nada first as a board member and now as CEO.   Links and Resources: Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uvDWJvJMuzI. Find all episodes of Fireside with a VC on your favorite podcast platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/FiresideVC. Learn more about Nada and their CityFunds: https://www.nada.co/ https://www.cityfunds.com/ Follow on Tore on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toresteen/ Contact Tore: tore@nada.co Follow Andrew Romans on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/romans/. Join our Newsletter to get our insights and curated content from the VC-startup ecosystem - Fireside with a VC: https://subscribe.7bc.vc. Learn more about 7BC Venture Capital here: https://7bc.vc/. Get Andrew's new book here: Masters of Raising Venture Capital: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0DHH5M4TM/. Get Andrew's book on Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) here: Masters of Corporate Venture Capital: http://rb.gy/u46e9r.   Join the conversation, leave comments, and tell us what you think about these topics and this episode.

Listen Time: Full Show 38:51 (no ads) | Free Preview 31:19Today, we are speaking with Shaun Abrahamson from Third Sphere. Third Sphere is a leading ClimateTech investor that also has a debt strategy for high-volume production startups in the hardware space. They have backed companies like ChargeLab, ClimateBase, Gradient, OneWheel, Therma, Revivn, & Wasted (check out the episode we did with Revivn). This is Shaun's third time on the pod — if this is your first time hearing him, you'll understand why because he is very thoughtful. During NY Climate Week, the Third Sphere team put on a great event titled “Climate Tech Exits.” It was really well beloved by many NY CW attendees. They covered:**Why exits are so crucial to the success of Climate investing **The state of climate tech exits**How it looks compared to tech broadly**What to learn from the original tech winners like Google & Apple **What the paths forward might be**The patterns of successful founders In today's episode, we recap the key points of their event and then dig into Shaun's advice to founders on how to ensure they are doing things right, in order to see an exit.We are sure you'll find it educational.

E115 Intel Capital, Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) putting the silicon back in Silicon Valley, Jennifer Ard, Managing Director, Head of Investment Operations at Intel Capital Links and Resources: Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kzB5m6ViVzE. Find all episodes of Fireside with a VC on your favorite podcast platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/FiresideVC. Learn more about Intel Capital: https://www.intelcapital.com/. Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ard-cfa-32a69b3/. Follow Andrew Romans on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/romans/. Join our Newsletter to get our insights and curated content from the VC-startup ecosystem - Fireside with a VC: https://subscribe.7bc.vc. Learn more about 7BC Venture Capital here: https://7bc.vc/. Get Andrew's new book here: Masters of Raising Venture Capital: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0DHH5M4TM/.  Get Andrew's book on Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) here: Masters of Corporate Venture Capital: http://rb.gy/u46e9r.   Join the conversation, leave comments, and tell us what you think about these topics and this episode.

Neste episódio, recebemos Arthur Faria, CEO da Oxygea, para falar sobre como a empresa está investindo em startups e promovendo a transformação digital no setor petroquímico. Descubra como a Oxygea, braço de Corporate Venture Capital da Braskem, está criando soluções inovadoras e sustentáveis. Vamos falar sobre parcerias estratégicas, liderança e o impacto global da inovação no Brasil e no mundo! CUPOM DE 15% DE DESCONTO NA LOJA MINIMAL CLUB: PAPODECEO15 Host: Dario Perez Convidados: Artur Faria, CEO Oxygea Redes sociais: @dario_perez / Artur Faria (LinkedIn) /@oxygea.ventures / @papodeceo

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses how we prepared a new panel discussion with our in-house CVC expert and friend, Jeppe Høier, and his guests.Francesco Di Lorenzo is an Associate Professor of Strategy and E-ship at Copenhagen Business School (Department of Strategy and Innovation), where he is actively involved in research and teaching topics related to Corporate Venturing.Crispin Leick is the Managing Director at EnBW New Ventures, where he leads the company's corporate venture capital (CVC) efforts. Based in Germany, EnBW New Ventures focuses on investing in innovative startups that drive digital and sustainable infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on climate tech.With a committed €100M fund, they target Series A investments across Europe. Their portfolio includes notable investments in ESG and carbon-focused startups like Sunhat and Cozero and key players in the battery rollout space such as Enspired and Volytica.In today's panel discussion, we're exploring all things corporate venture capital (CVC)—from the best ways to engage with CVCs to how to effectively set them up and the key strategies that drive success. We're also digging into the dynamics of collaboration between traditional venture capital, CVCs, and the corporate world.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

En la edición AM, hablamos con Heidi Berner, Subsecretaria de Hacienda, y con María de los Ángeles Romo, directora de SQM Lithium Ventures. También, revisamos los mercados con Carolina Farcas, estratega de Inversiones y Derivados de Bci Corredor de Bolsa.

En la edición AM, hablamos con Heidi Berner, Subsecretaria de Hacienda, y con María de los Ángeles Romo, directora de SQM Lithium Ventures. También, revisamos los mercados con Carolina Farcas, estratega de Inversiones y Derivados de Bci Corredor de Bolsa.

Kicking off our efforts to further connect the European VC and Corporate world, we're talking to our in-house CVC expert and friend Jeppe Høier, uncovering his biggest learnings in CVC, how he thinks about corporates as LPs and the key trends he thinks will impact the industry going forward.Jeppe Høier is a long-time corporate venturing specialist and former partner at Maersk Growth with more than 80 MUSD invested for a multiple of 3.6x with massive breakout Einride in the portfolio.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview

In this episode, host Preethy Padmanabhan features the book 'Masters of Corporate Venture Capital' with its author, Andrew Romans. Andrew, a seasoned venture capitalist and General Partner at 7BC Venture Capital, shares insights from his extensive career in Silicon Valley and corporate venture capital. The discussion dives into the motivations behind writing the book, key takeaways, and common challenges faced by CVCs. Andrew also highlights notable differences between corporate and financial VCs and offers practical advice for startups looking to raise from CVCs. The episode is packed with invaluable knowledge on navigating the fast-changing world of technology and innovation in corporate ventures.   Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Author Background 02:06 Career Journey and Venture Capital Experience 05:22 Motivation Behind Writing the Book 12:21 Key Takeaways from the Book 20:40 Common Challenges in Corporate Venture Capital 30:39 Differences Between VCs and CVCs 36:40 Tips for Startups Raising from CVCs 45:31 Final Insights and Conclusion   ----more----   Links: Connect with Andrew - https://www.linkedin.com/in/romans/ Buy Andrew's book here - Masters of Corporate Venture Capital You can also Download or Stream Free Chapter 1 from Masters of Corporate Venture Capital HERE. Andrew's Author profile - Amazon author page. Check out Andrew's podcast YouTube - Andrew Romans Spotify - Fireside with a VC

The conversation with Jeppe Høier covers various topics related to corporate venture capital (CVC). Jeppe discusses the structure of CVCs, the different types of investments they make, the challenges and benefits of working with CVCs, and the differences between European and US CVCs. The discussion also touches on the lengthy process of engaging with CVCs and provides tips for startups to navigate this process. Overall, the conversation aims to provide insights and understanding of CVCs for startups and investors. In this conversation, Jeppe Høier and Samia discuss the role of corporate venture capital (CVC) in the climate tech industry. They explore how CVCs differ from traditional venture capital firms and the advantages they offer to startups. They also discuss the challenges startups face when seeking investment from CVCs and provide advice on how to navigate the landscape. Additionally, they touch on the changing landscape of CVCs and the importance of building relationships with corporates. TakeawaysCorporate venture capital (CVC) is an important player in the startup ecosystem, with corporates having a significant role to play in the energy transition and climate tech.The structure of CVCs can vary, with different decision-making processes and strategic goals. Some CVCs invest for return purposes, while others invest with the goal of potential acquisition.Engaging with CVCs can be a lengthy process due to the bureaucratic nature of large corporations. Startups need to understand the decision structure and process of the CVC they are working with.Information flow and communication between startups and CVCs can be challenging, but it is crucial for successful collaboration. Startups should consider limiting access to information rights and keeping ownership below 5% to protect their interests.European CVCs are still developing and may not have the same level of maturity and experience as their US counterparts. However, the European startup ecosystem is growing, and more success stories are emerging. Startups should seek value creation from CVCs beyond just financial investment, such as access to assets, brands, customers, data, and expertise.When looking for investment from a CVC, startups should understand the specific value they are seeking and target CVCs that align with their industry and goals.CVCs can provide startups with revenue opportunities, cost savings, and access to their network and resources.Startups should conduct due diligence on CVCs and seek references from other portfolio companies to understand the value they can bring.The CVC landscape is constantly evolving, and there is a need for more deep tech investors in the climate tech space.Corporates can also play a role as limited partners (LPs) in venture funds, but it may take longer to raise capital from them.Building relationships and understanding the decision-making structure within corporates is essential for successful collaboration with CVCs. LinksCorporate venturing newsletterResearch: The Lifecycle of Corporate Venture Capital Contact UsGuest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeppehoier/Email us: info@climatetech360.comHost: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samiaqader/

Vijay Patel is an institutional investor turned corporate venture capitalist. He has spent the last decade at the intersection of finance and healthcare, changing the way CVS Health approaches innovation and strategic investments. His journey from traditional venture capital to leading CVS Health® Ventures has positioned him as a thought leader in corporate venture capital and healthcare innovation.In this episode, Janice Bourque is joined by Vijay Patel to discuss his path from institutional investor to Managing Partner of CVS Health Ventures. They discuss the creation and growth of CVS Ventures, highlighting Vijay's approach to fostering innovation and driving strategic value in the healthcare ecosystem.Topics Include:Vijay's transition from institutional investing to corporate venture capitalThe founding story of CVS Ventures and its impact on healthcare innovationCVS Ventures' investment strategies and focus areasThe role of corporate venture capital in shaping the future of healthcareVijay's vision for the future of healthcare technology and innovationAnd other topics...Vijay Patel is the managing partner and co-founder of CVS Health Ventures and vice president of enterprise business development for CVS Health. Patel founded the CVS® Digital Leadership Program and has played a key role in developing strategic partnerships with digital health companies. Patel holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

SD262 - Entenda Corporate Venture Capital (CVC). Neste podcast, Dr. Lorenzo Tomé recebe Luis Gustavo Amorim, Diretor-Gerente na Valetec Capital, em um papo sobre Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), inovação aberta e o uso da sinergia para alinhar investidor com o plano de negócio da startup. A Valetec uma empresa de assessoria financeira de investimentos alternativos, especializada em Soluções Estruturadas de Venture Capital para corporações. Participe das nossas comunidades médicas! Para web, acesse AQUI.  Baixe nosso app: Android ou IOS Neste episódio, o que você vai encontrar: O Background do Luis  Nascido em São José dos Campos/SP, uma cidade naturalmente tecnológica, Luis se formou como Técnico em Química, mas tinha muito interesse em Ciência e Tecnologia, buscando uma formação técnica/negócios para ser executivo. Ele fez bacharelado em Química na USP e, já no 2º ano, indo para a iniciação científica, seguindo direto para o Doutorado em Físico-Química juntamente com um MBA em Finanças. Luis buscou o caminho para usar de se skill técnico + negócios e foi trabalhar com gestão de fundos até chegar na Valetec. Comunidade On-line Saúde Digital Podcast Você é médico? Quer interagir com o Lorenzo Tomé e com outros colegas inovadores da medicina digital?  Entre na Comunidade do Podcast Saúde Digital na SD Conecta! Assista este episódio também em vídeo no YouTube no nosso canal Saúde Digital Ecossistema! ACESSE AQUI!   Episódios Anteriores - Acesse! SD261 - Advocacia para suporte a empreendedores SD260 - Case Unimed Nacional e Dr. Online SD259 - Como combater o sedentarismo com a VIK Music by by Top-Flow from Pixabay

Corporate Venture Capital to Corporate Venture Partnerships, we examine the evolving role of CVC, why it matters for startups and investors + trade secrets on sourcing and vetting the best startup investment opportunities. Featuring: Elias Chavarria of TDK Ventures, Min Park of J.P. Morgan Sustainable Growth Equity, and Joshua Di Frances of LG Electronics

(0:00) Intro.(1:39) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:25) Start of interview. Reference to E21 with Ilya Strebulaev from October 2020.(4:01) On why he wrote his book The Venture Mindset: for decision makers in large organizations.(5:37) About the first principle: Home Runs Matter, Strikeouts Don't. Make small bets vs fear of failure.(7:23) Two types of innovation: incremental (step by step) vs. disruptive innovation.(13:32) The unique role that independent directors can play in innovation.(18:20) On corporate unicorns and intrapreneurs.(20:11) On errors of omission and building anti-portfolios.(24:01) Promoting the venture mindset for large companies to be more innovative and become more like Silicon Valley.(28:29) Red flags in decision-making ("why should I not invest?"), and the example of Theranos. Examples from Shark Tank.(34:00) On Yuri Milner's investment in Facebook (2009) and investing without taking a board seat (informal controls and indirect influence).(38:30) Formal vs informal control rights in corporate governance.(44:13) Stay private vs go public debate. On "quasi-public" companies.(49:11) On the pressures to go public for VCs and employees, and the evolution of secondary markets.(52:20)  On the principle (#5) to Bet on the Jockey (put people above process).(53:22) On the principle (#7) to Double Down or Quit (allow flexibility, and phenomenon of escalation of commitment).Ilya Strebulaev is a Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and is an expert in corporate finance, venture capital and private equity, corporate innovation, innovation ecosystems, and financial decision-making. His recent work has examined the valuation of VC-backed companies, decision making by venture capital and private equity investors, corporate venture capital, and impact of venture capital. You can follow Ilya on social media at:Twitter: @IlyaStrebulaevLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilyavcandpe/Venture Mindset Website: https://thevcmindset.com/ You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__You can join as a Patron of the Boardroom Governance Podcast at:Patreon: patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

In this week's DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we dig deeper into the worlds of Corporate Venture Capital and Surgical Robotics. In our keynote interviews, Host Tom Salemi speaks with Abby Hunter-Syed, director of Olympus Innovation Ventures (OIV), the corporate arm of Olympus, the medical giant. Hunter-Syed explains how her own entrepreneurial experience led her to discover the joy of supporting start-ups. In this interview she explains why she favors open communication and how entrepreneurs can best approach OIV for capital. Before that conversation, we visit with Surgical Robotics Expert Steve Bell, an MedTech veteran who now advised start-ups. We preview the upcoming annual meeting of the Society of Surgical Robotics, which promises to unveil many interesting new surgical robotics systems. You can find out more about Steve Bell at www.howtostartupinmedtech.com. This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks West. Registration opens next week. Thanks for listening to this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network so you don't miss a future episode.

Jesse Henry is the CEO and Founder of Heartland Industries, a company that produces drop-in pellets made of hemp fiber. These pellets are used as an additive to plastics. They reduce the weight and cost of the products, improve strength, and lower scope 3 emissions. It's a quadruple-benefit product. Today, Jesse tells us his story - how he started Heartland - how he's the 3rd generation to work in the fibers industry - how they landed BASF as a partner and investor - and he gives a lot of other insights. Including our favorite, how they produce huge volumes of pellets without owning a milling facility. Enjoy today's conversation! ---

In this episode, host Po Yi is joined by Manatt partners Rich McDerby and Michel Narganes, to examine some of the benefits and challenges of CVC investments.

El Venture Capital corporativo ha crecido significativamente en los últimos años, pero la parte “corporativa” puede jugar en contra, ya que son propensos a caer en burocracia, largos procesos de decisión y términos de inversión menos atractivos que los alejen de las mejores startups.-Por favor ayúdame dejando una reseña en Spotify o Apple Podcasts: https://ratethispodcast.com/startupeable-Para hablar sobre esto, tengo como invitado a Rodolfo Diek, Managing Partner de Proeza Ventures, fondo de Venture Capital corporativo que invierte en startups de movilidad, perteneciente a Grupo Proeza, un grupo empresarial mexicano con negocios de agricultura, salud y manufactura incluyendo a Metalsa, una empresa líder en manufactura de autopartes.Rodolfo y yo conversamos:•De cuándo y cuándo no hace sentido para un corporativo armar un fondo de venture capital•De cómo preparar y diseñar un fondo de venture corporativo•De cómo un corporativo puede atraer a las mejores startups• Y del momento correcto para buscar inversión de un VC corporativoNotas del episodio: https://startupeable.com/proeza/Para más contenido síguenos en:YouTube  | Sitio Web -Distribuido por Genuina Media

Os fundos de Corporate Venture Capital (CVCs) nasceram para ampliar as fronteiras dos negócios, e trazer para perto das corporações, startups que tenham sinergia com as teses de futuro da companhia. Para as startups, representam dinheiro, inteligência especializada e clientes. Mas como fica 2024, sob a ótica dos CVCs? Para entender, conversamos com Artur Faria, CEO do Oxygea, e Ivan Yoon, Head de Investimentos e Portfólio da Wayra Brasil e Vivo VenturesLinks do episódioA página do LinkedIn de Artur FariaA página do LinkedIn de Ivan YoonO site da OxygeaO site da Wayra BrasilO livro "The Alchemy of Air", de Thomas HagerO livro "O clube das 5 da manhã", de Robin SharmaO livro "Como fazer amigos e influenciar pessoas", de Dale CarnegieO livro "The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future", de Sebastian MallabyO livro "Energy and Civilization: A History", de Vaclav SmilO estudo "State of CVC 2023 Report", do CB InsightsO filme "A grande entrevista (Scoop)", da Netflix

In this episode of 'Out of the Box,' Margherita engages with Tony Palchek and Justin Merle of Zebra Ventures, exploring the impactful collaborations between corporations and startups in warehousing and logistics. They share insights from Zebra Technologies' venture capital arm, highlighting its strategic role in driving innovation through investments in AI, analytics, and automation. Dive into the critical elements of successful partnerships, the evaluation process for startups, and how these ventures are shaping the logistics industry's future. This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and logistics innovation. Join us for a deep dive into the world of corporate venture capital and its transformative impact on the logistics sector. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the hosts are personal opinions and not representative of the position of their respective employers on the discussed topics.

In questo episodio solitario, Riccardo Haupt parla dei problemi di antitrust di Apple dopo l'accusa del dipartimento di giustizia USA per pratiche anticoncorrenziali. Nel frattempo, Reddit si è finalmente quotata in Borsa, una delle IPO più attese e importanti degli ultimi anni. Nella Big Story, insieme a Patrick Oungre, Group Head of Innovation and Corporate Venture Capital di A2A, parliamo di come oggi si fa innovazione all'interno di grandi gruppi. Scopri il programma di Venture Building di A2A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corporate Venture Capital, or CVC, continues to play a major role in investment and deal activity across numerous growth industries. Jones Day partners Tim Curry and Taylor Stevens discuss who's investing, the opportunities they're targeting, and the special factors to consider in a corporate venture investment. Read the full transcript here.

Episode 319 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Peter Berg, Managing Partner at M12, Microsoft's venture capital fund. I've had lots of investors as guests on the podcast, but I was excited to interview Peter because I've never interviewed an investor from a CVC or a Corporate Venture Capital fund. I'm not sure what the number is today, but according to a 2023 report about CVCs, it counts 1,100 active CVCs. Based on this scale, it is a very meaningful opportunity for entrepreneurs in terms of raising capital. Thus, Peter and I pretty much get right into the details towards the beginning of our conversation about the world of CVCs… from what they are, differentiators, strategic advantages of raising capital from a CVC, how to evaluate a CVC, and other topics. As previously stated, M12 is Microsoft's VC fund. The firm invests in Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds of funding across different categories like Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Cybersecurity, Web 3 & Gaming, Vertical SaaS, and Developer Tools. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * How Peter landed a first name @peter handle on Twitter / X.com. * A walk through Peter's career including his investment into Square and the creation of Visa Ventures which scaled to a global organization and went on to invest in Stripe, LoopPay (a Boston startup that was acquired by Samsung), and many other companies. * All the details on Peter's area of focus at M12 and what he is targeting for investments. * M12 portfolio company examples like Inworld and Typeface. * His thoughts and opinions on the current state of the market for raising capital. * And so much more.

Here's what we got into:Deals of the Week: Ruth Foxe Blader is leaving Anthemis, albeit slowly; Exponent has a second fund set up, but without a pure fintech focus; and Alex wanted to talk about why 2024 could be a pretty alright year for crypto.Layoffs, shutdowns: Frontdesk laid off 200 people and is shutting down, which makes for a good conversation about its business model. Countdown Capital is also throwing in the towel, due in part to larger multi-stage funds inflating the entry point for hot seed deals. It's a trend worth keeping an eye on.Helping one another: Israel is working to support its startup industry which has been disrupted by the Israel-Hamas war, and how the new Tech for Palestine group was formed.And that's Equity for this week! We'll be back on Monday!Connect with Equity on X and Threads @EquityPod, and keep up with all of TechCrunch's podcasts @TechCrunchPods on TikTok.For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website.Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders and more! Credits: Equity is hosted by Editor in Chief of TechCrunch+ Alex Wilhelm and TechCrunch Senior Reporter Mary Ann Azevedo. We are produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

For this in studio episode I am thrilled to welcome Gabriela Toribio, Managing Director at telco giant Telefonica's Brazilian corporate venture capital arms Vivo Ventures and Wayra. Vivo Ventures and Wayra have invested in 30+ startups in Brazil including a low-code integration platform Digibee. Prior to joining Telefonica, Gabriela launched venture capital arms in Votorantim and Companhia Siderurgica Nacional, two large industrial corporations in Brazil. In today's episode we will discuss:  1. Investor pick: what qualities do CVCs look for in founders? 2. Pay forward: how to build long lasting connections in business and life? 3. Permission to fail: what large companies get wrong about corporate venture capital? 4. Cash, infrastructure, distribution: how can a corporate venture capital fund help your startup? 5. Women mean business: how to succeed in the corporate world as a female? If you would like to get more insight from LatAm's leading tech founders and investors, subscribe to our new ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Follow Olga on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga is an entrepreneur, venture capital investor, mentor at Techstars and founder at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The J Curve⁠⁠⁠⁠, Latin America's leading English speaking podcast about tech builders. She's been investing in the USA, SEA and Latin America for over 13 years. Companies she backed include tech unicorn ClassPass (acquired by Mindbody) and Vitalk (acquired by Gympass). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/olgamaslikhova/message

Interview with Amex Ventures  Kevin Sang's Background: The discussion begins with Kevin sharing his journey from RBC Capital Markets to Amex Ventures, highlighting his transition from the industrials sector to consumer services and enterprise capabilities. Evolution at Amex Ventures: Kevin reflects on the changes and growth within Amex Ventures over his 12-year tenure, emphasizing the importance of innovation and adapting to consumer needs. Corporate Venture Capital vs. Traditional Venture Capital: A significant part of the conversation is dedicated to understanding the differences between corporate venture capital (CVC) and traditional venture capital (VC), including the strategic and financial objectives of Amex Ventures. Investment Strategy and Trends: Kevin shares insights into Amex Ventures' investment strategy, discussing how they approach non-controlling investments, potential mergers and acquisitions, and the balance between financial returns and strategic goals. Emerging Consumer and Enterprise Trends: The podcast delves into the latest trends in consumer services and enterprise capabilities, with a focus on mobile technology adoption, generational shifts in consumer behavior, and the impact of these trends on Amex's investment decisions. Consolidation in the Industry: The conversation touches upon the potential for consolidation in the sector, given the competitive landscape and the recent belt-tightening phase among consumers. Portfolio Management at Amex Ventures: Kevin explains how his role in portfolio management has evolved with the growth of Amex Ventures, emphasizing the importance of managing a diverse portfolio of investments. Impact of COVID-19: The discussion also covers the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business landscape, especially in the dining and travel sectors, and how Amex Ventures is preparing for similar future events. Small and Medium Business (SMB) Trends: Kevin talks about the trends in the SMB sector, highlighting Amex's commitment to supporting small businesses and the technological advancements aiding them. Crypto and Blockchain Ventures: The episode explores Amex Ventures' involvement in crypto and blockchain technologies, discussing specific investments and the potential of these technologies in enhancing consumer experiences. Travel-Related Consumer Trends: Kevin provides insights into travel-related consumer spending trends, focusing on changing preferences and the concept of 'bleisure' travel. Kevin's Personal Travel Experiences: The podcast concludes with a lighter note, where Kevin shares his personal travel experiences, including his honeymoon in Greece. Exclusive UNDERDOG FANTASY SPORTS Get up to Bonus Match instantly (Up to $500) and win up to $3M in their BestBall Mania + $15M In total Prizes.  Promo Code: PTT Signup Link: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-pounding-the-table Interested in Automated Trading Bots?  Peakbot is our favorite automated trading bots; great for non experts to leverage covered calls.PeakBot (www.UsePeakBot.com)Promo code: PTTWant to Contact Us?  Email us at Hosts@PoundingTheTablePodcast.comLegal Disclaimer:The thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast, are solely for entertainment purposes and should not be construed as investment advice. The content provided is based on personal experiences, analysis, and general knowledge about stocks and the financial market.The information shared on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional financial advice. Listeners should always consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any investment decisions. Investing in stocks and other financial instruments carries inherent risks, and individuals should carefully consider their own financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment goals before engaging in any investment activities.The hosts and guests on this podcast are not licensed financial advisors or professionals. They are sharing their personal opinions and experiences, which may not be suitable for everyone. The accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the information presented cannot be guaranteed, as the stock market and investment landscape are subject to constant changes.Any actions taken based on the content of this podcast are done at the listener's own risk. The podcast hosts, guests, and producers assume no responsibility or liability for any investment decisions, losses, or damages incurred as a result of the information provided on the podcast.

Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what's making headlines early in the week. And we had a lot to cover this morning!Crypto prices are rising, which is good news for the decentralized economy, as increasing prices track with heightened trading activity and consumer interest.We have another busy week of SaaS companies reporting quarterly results, which will hopefully provide a useful temperature check for tech valuations.CoreWeave's new $7 billion valuation had our tongues wagging, as did delays at Google's AI project.And then there was Spotify cutting staff in light of economic conditions. The company can't outgrow its core market forever, and with largely static gross margins, the only lever it can really pull is its cost base.That's it for today! More on Wednesday and Friday!For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity's Simplecast website.Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders and more!

en el episodio de hoy Karla y René platican de Corporate Venture Capital. Además, la compra de Flink, problemas en Disney, DVDs, y Target contratando en México. Notas del episodio:Breves: 1:00 - Disney5:28 - Webull y Flink13:14 - DVDs17:57 - Target19:53 - patentes21:17 - tiendas Neto22:07 DEEP DIVE: Corporate Venture CapitalRecomendaciones: The Kingdom of Prep: The Inside Story of the Rise and (Near) Fall of J.CrewPrueba Whitepaper 30 días gratis http://whitepaper.com.mx/30day

This is a masterclass in why large corporations invest in startups. The value, the challenges. Why the core must focus on exploiting competitive advantages of today, while the corporate venture capital (CVC) arm must focus on exploring the future. The balance of exploitation and exploration, of strategic and financial opportunities, why the power law means you need to unlearn the distribution law, and how many times do you need to fold a piece of paper to reach the moon. Nicolas Sauvage is the President of TDK Ventures, the Corporate VC arm of TDK, a Japanese multinational electronics corporation. He oversees fundraising, portfolio investment strategy, and portfolio development for TDK Ventures and ranked #17 out of over 4,000 heads of corporate venturing units in the Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist 2022.

The venture investing space has seen huge disruption in the past few years, as rising interest rates have triggered a major change in the availability of funding. This week, the hosts are joined by Xiao Zhong, a principal at Mach49 to talk about the big questions - is corporate venturing a useful tool for sustainable innovation? Where does it go wrong? And what does the changed policy landscape mean for CVC?

When you're moving as a family, the only common denominator you have is the family, so you stick together and you make sure that everybody goes through the experience in the smoothest way possible.20 YEARS IN PERSPECTIVE:Quite a ride, it brought me through 5 different locations (Switzerland, France, Spain, Andora, Bulgaria and now Israel), 9 or 10 different positions and all with this desire, this intent to actually revolutionize to some extent a quite old and legacy industry and move it into something closer to the twenty first century.We've always wanted to be kept on our feet, to put ourselves in challenging situations, facing new unknowns over time probably in order to avoid complacency and comfort of just having a very, well-organed life.The more the company was offering new locations, the more we felt it was just not the right thing to do. And the right thing to do was to stay here, to live in Israel, to become Israelis, to develop our kids here in this country.The biggest challenge has been to advocate for this smoke-free world as part of Philip Morris, to come in as a representative of the largest, you could say, death enabler from some perspective of avoidable death, by selling cigarettes and being listened to and considered by anti-tobacco activists, by political stakeholders, by community leaders has been very challenging and quite painful and quite tough at times.One of the biggest personal changes was also to manage our parents from a remote perspective, parents who are getting older and don't have their grandkids around them.I had a stint at startup and eventually things weren't exactly the way I was expecting them to be. I found it to be way more complex than I guess I naively thought and actually quite cynical. Overall I understood what it takes to be an entrepreneur and to be part of a startup and to manage it and it turned out that it was not really my thing, so it was a great experience but it didn't really hit my DNA in the way I thought it would.What I'm doing at Catalyst Investments is actually offering selling or setting up a platform in the form of a venture capital fund for corporates that want to create a portfolio of startups in Israeli innovation.ON TOPIC: All things Israel, start-up scene, ecosystem, Israeli cultureYou have now more than 90 unicorns out of Israel, which is the highest number for a single country in the world, number of startups per capita and investments.I think it's the country that invests the highest percentage of GDP into education, over nine percent of Israel's GDP is going to education.Israel had always been a bit of a dream destination, something that I was, we were very keen in experiencing.[Israel] is still a pilot project as a country, it's a 75 year old country made of a melting pot of people that have immigrated from over 80 countries so it's still all in development.The Israeli Innovation Authority is really fuelling and funding not only with money, but also with support and with networking capabilities the entrepreneurs and their ventures.There's more 380 VCs present in Israel providing funding.All THINGS INSEAD AND GIVING BACKINSEAD is so intimately linked to most of the things that have happened to me. It's not only about giving back to be connected and to participate and to be active about it.I don't see INSEAD as just a place where we learn things, or we developed a great network and friendships. It's really a foundation step in what has happened to me and my family over the past twenty years.

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠, we welcome Gerrard Lai, a Senior Associate at MUFG Innovation Partners, the CVC arm of the well-known Japanese bank. This is part two of our series on Corporate Venture Capital, in part 1 Makoto Shibata of Finolabs gave a great introduction and we would look to go deeper into the topic. You can listen to part 1 here. Links from Guest Appearance ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ MUFG Innovation Partners Show Notes (1:40) What makes CVC different from venture capital? (3:35) How much do Japanese CVCs actually invest? (5:20) Who are the big CVCs players in Japan? (8:10) Are there any unique changes to CVC investment in 2023 or 2024? (10:10) Do CVCs typically lead rounds? (12:40) What companies are the sweet spot for most CVCs? (17:00) Do CVCs invest in companies from overseas? (19:22) What is the best way to approach CVCs? (21:37) How do CVCs evaluate a company? (27:00) Pitch deck and pitch types for founders when approaching CVCs (29:00) What are MUFG goals for creating a CVC arm? (32:10) What areas do you like to invest in and why? Coaching with Tyson Looking to take your business to the next level? Let our host Tyson Batino help you scale your business from $100,000 to $10,000,000 dollars with his coaching and advisory services. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit here to learn how he can help⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scalingjapanpodcast/message

0:00 -- Intro.1:35 -- Start of interview. *Link to our first episode: E6 from June 2020.2:18 -- On the origin story of her new podcast: The Startup Solution with Heidi Roizen. 4:23 -- The Case of the Boardroom Blow-Up.  How entrepreneurs should go from 'pitching' to 'partnering' with their investors. "Entrepreneurs get stuck in pitch mode." On terms "happy ears" and "jazz handy." On the golden rule of the boardroom: no surprises. "A board meeting should be a working meeting, it should not be a performance." On "Boardzillas."15:55 -- What should entrepreneurs know about how VC funds works? On VCs wearing two hats in the boardroom (as a board member and as an investor). On the Trados case and the Rule of Common Maximization.19:42 -- The Case of the Downer Round. On the preference stack and nuances of venture financing. On "structured terms" or "dirty terms." "When an entrepreneur trades structure for valuation, they are almost always giving downside protection in order to get more of the upside." [Heidi's more detailed blog post on down-rounds. Take by Janelle Teng]. On the pendulum of influence from founder-friendly to investor-friendly.33:00 -- On secondary transactions of private company shares. On reasonable and/or rational options. On removing founders. "Inside a market there is always is a sub-market, and right now generative AI is very hot."41:51 -- The Case of the In-Law Investors. What to consider when doing an angel investment. "When anyone asks me whether they should make a seed investment, I tell them to do so only if 1) they can do so with money they can afford to lose; 2) they don't mind tying up those funds for seven years or more (it's an illiquid investment); and 3) they have enough additional money to put about 30-40% more in a future round if the opportunity or need arises. More importantly: founders should consider how they would feel if 'family & friends' lost the money as a result of their startup failing. 45:26-- The Case of the Strategic Sucker-Punch. The difference between a strategic investor (corporate venture capital investor) vs a pure venture investor: the latter only makes money by buying the stock low and selling the stock high while the former also makes money if its stock also goes up. "They are called strategic investors for a reason: they are using investment dollars to drive strategy that should be additive to their strategy."49:07 -- On best practices with board observers. ROFRs.51:07 -- On the role of independent directors in startups. Promoting diversity in startup boards. Fred Wilson (USV)'s board diversity proposal.57:44 -- On cross-over and PE board governance and cultural distinctions with VC.Heidi Roizen is a venture capitalist, corporate director and ‘recovering' entrepreneur. She's a partner at Threshold Ventures__ You can follow Heidi on social media at:Twitter: @HeidiRoizenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiroizen/ The Startup Solution: https://threshold.vc/podcastThreshold VC: https://threshold.vc/__ You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__You can join as a Patron of the Boardroom Governance Podcast at:Patreon: patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

In this episode we talk about corporate venture capital: Why should you do it? How should you do it? And what should you expect from it?   Traditionally, established corporations have tended to view start-ups as undisciplined and naive, while start-ups might dismiss incumbents as stodgy and behind the times. It's (mostly) not like that anymore, as both sides increasingly recognize each other's strengths and the value of collaborating. In fact, large companies are now involved in about a third of all venture deals—an all-time high. More than three-quarters of the Fortune 100 are active in the venture capital (VC) space and half have a VC arm set up as a subsidiary, not including companies with internal VC business units.  Joining us to discuss this innovation and investment landscape are Matt Banholzer and Sid Ramtri. Matt is a partner in our Chicago office who heads up innovation at McKinsey and is a leader in our growth and LEAP business building practices. Sid is an associate partner in our São Paulo office and a core member of our private equity and venture capital practices.   Related insights:   How to make investments in start-ups pay off  How to build a unicorn: Lessons from venture capitalists and start-ups  The Ecosystem Economy   Join our LinkedIn community of more than 90,000 members and follow us on Twitter at @McKStrategy.  Explore our collection of Inside the Strategy Room episode transcripts on McKinsey.com   See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

En la edición AM, hablamos con Florencia Sepulveda, Cross Innovation Team Leader en WIND Garage Copec. También, con Camilo Larraín, estratega de Inversiones y socio de Financial Tree; y con Teresa Izquierdo Walker, presidenta de Corporación Misión de María.