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Beyond the Breakthrough with Thierry HelesDuncan Johnson, Miles Kirby: NG Studios helps entrepreneurs think bigDuncan Johnson argues that spinout founders in the north of England need to learn to think bigger. That’s not just a question of access to capital (his investment firm Northern Gritstone has £312m at its disposal) but also of infrastructure to mentor and nurture these founders. Duncan took a trip to Boston last year where he realised that even the Massachusetts Institute of Technology had benefited from creating The Engine, which has a fund and a deeptech incubator. To do something similar back home, Duncan found a willing partner in Miles Kirby, chief executive of...2024-06-1400 min

Beyond the Breakthrough with Thierry HelesCVC Unplugged: Owen ThompsonWe’re bringing you an episode from Mawsonia’s other podcast, CVC Unplugged, featuring an interview with Owen Thompson, CEO of Cambridge Future Tech. Get in touch Follow Thierry Heles on LinkedIn. 2023-11-1000 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: George Baxter (Edinburgh Innovations)In this week’s episode of the Leadership Series podcast, we talk to George Baxter, chief executive of Edinburgh Innovations about the strengths of the Scottish… The post Leadership Series: George Baxter (Edinburgh Innovations) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2021-01-2732 min

CVC Unplugged25 January 2021 – Vor Files for IPO on the NasdaqThe Big Ones It is always good to get the insights from The Economist’s World in 2021 report, even if the paper acknowledges JK Galbraith’s… The post 25 January 2021 – Vor Files for IPO on the Nasdaq appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2021-01-2519 min

Global Venturing ReviewLeadership Series: James Mawson (Mawsonia)We have teamed up with 500 Startups’ CVC Insider Series, where top CVC practitioners offer advice and best practices regarding common challenges encountered within corporate venturing. Featured this week is an interview with our very own James Mawson, founder and CEO of Mawsonia. James is interviewed by Nicolas Sauvage who we interviewed in an earlier episode of our Leadership Series. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 The post Leadership Series: James Mawson (Mawsonia) appeared first on Global Venturing Review. 2021-01-2055 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: James Mawson (Mawsonia)We have teamed up with 500 Startups’ CVC Insider Series, where top CVC practitioners offer advice and best practices regarding common challenges encountered within corporate… The post Leadership Series: James Mawson (Mawsonia) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2021-01-2055 min

CVC Unplugged18 January 2021 – GV Returns for EQRx’s $500m Series BThe Big Ones EQRx formally launched a year ago with $200m from investors including GV and Nextech, and all its series A investors have now… The post 18 January 2021 – GV Returns for EQRx’s $500m Series B appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2021-01-1822 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Aaron Brandt (Hypertherm Ventures)We have teamed up with 500 Startups’ CVC Insider Series, where top CVC practitioners offer advice and best practices regarding common challenges encountered within corporate… The post Leadership Series: Aaron Brandt (Hypertherm Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2021-01-1359 min

CVC Unplugged11 January 2021 – Online Tutoring Platform Zuoyebang Raises $1.6bn Series EThe Big Ones One of the big shifts in 2020 was the surge in educational technology providers, with China leading the way. That was before… The post 11 January 2021 – Online Tutoring Platform Zuoyebang Raises $1.6bn Series E appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2021-01-1126 min

CVC Unplugged21 December 2020 – ByteDance Raising $2bn at $180bn ValuationThe Big Ones Ant Group may not have been able to successfully go public but China’s other hugely valuable VC-backed private company, ByteDance, is reportedly… The post 21 December 2020 – ByteDance Raising $2bn at $180bn Valuation appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-12-2111 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Larry Loev (Ariel Scientific Innovations)In this week’s episode of the Leadership Series podcast, we talk to Larry Loev, chief executive of Ariel Scientific Innovations, about leading a tech transfer… The post Leadership Series: Larry Loev (Ariel Scientific Innovations) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-12-1621 min

CVC Unplugged14 December 2020 – Drug Development Company Tempus Secures $200mThe Big Ones 2020 has been a year when, for obvious reasons, innovative drug development has taken a leap forward. Tempus combines artificial intelligence and… The post 14 December 2020 – Drug Development Company Tempus Secures $200m appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-12-1413 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Mike Zimmerman (Main Sequence Ventures)In this week’s podcast episode of the Leadership Series, we talk to Mike Zimmerman, partner at Main Sequence Ventures, about improving commercialisation activities in Australia,… The post Leadership Series: Mike Zimmerman (Main Sequence Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-12-0928 min

CVC Unplugged07 December 2020 – Salesforce Announces $27.7bn Purchase of SlackThe Big Ones Electronics and appliance retailer Suning has spun off its online retail platform and e-commerce services activities into a newly formed business called… The post 07 December 2020 – Salesforce Announces $27.7bn Purchase of Slack appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-12-0713 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Kelly Sexton (University of Michigan)Thierry Heles talks to Kelly Sexton, Associate Vice President for Research – Technology Transfer and Innovation Partnerships at University of Michigan. In this role, she… The post Leadership Series: Kelly Sexton (University of Michigan) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-12-0248 min

CVC Unplugged30 November 2020 – Stripe Opens Discussions for Funding at Potential $100bn ValuationThe Big Ones Digital payment technology and services provider Stripe last raised money in October 2019, closing $850m from investors including Alphabet unit GV at… The post 30 November 2020 – Stripe Opens Discussions for Funding at Potential $100bn Valuation appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-11-3014 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Shiva Dustdar & Lara Koole (Including Both Halves of Society)Amparo de San José Riestra, director, IESE Business School Angel Network, moderates a discussion between Shiva Dustdar and Lara Koole on how to include women… The post Leadership Series: Shiva Dustdar & Lara Koole (Including Both Halves of Society) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-11-2517 min

CVC Unplugged23 November 2020 – PingCap Stores £270m in Series D FundingThe Big Ones Distributed database software provider PingCap has secured $270m in series D funding from backers including Bertelsmann Asia Investments that will support research… The post 23 November 2020 – PingCap Stores £270m in Series D Funding appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-11-2314 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Alastair Hick (Monash Innovation)Thierry Heles talks to Alastair Hick, senior director at Monash Innovation. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 The post Leadership Series: Alastair Hick (Monash Innovation) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-11-1829 min

CVC Unplugged16 November 2020 – SentinelOne Bags $267m in Series FThe Big Ones “The door is always open for a second and third [Vision] fund, but we’re not very popular,” according to Masayoshi Son, founder… The post 16 November 2020 – SentinelOne Bags $267m in Series F appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-11-1617 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Oliver Keown (Intuitive Ventures)James Mawson talks to Oliver Keown, director of Intuitive Ventures on setting up a $100m fund focussed on minimally-invasive care. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)… The post Leadership Series: Oliver Keown (Intuitive Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-11-1114 min

CVC Unplugged09 November 2020 – Ant Group’s IPO Suspended by RegulatorsThe Big Ones Law firm Orrick Herrington and Sutcliffe’s recent investments in Priori Legal and term sheet data analysis provider Aumni, coinciding with Latham & Watkins and Clifford… The post 09 November 2020 – Ant Group’s IPO Suspended by Regulators appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-11-0927 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Jeffrey Li (Tencent Investment)Martin Haemmig talks to Jeffrey Li, managing partner of Tencent Investment and winner of the 2020 Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist 100. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod… The post Leadership Series: Jeffrey Li (Tencent Investment) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-11-0413 min

CVC Unplugged02 November 2020 – Ant Gets Ready for Global ExpansionThe Big Ones Ant aims to raise $34.5bn – the biggest initial public offering – by splitting its stock issuance equally across Shanghai and Hong Kong stock… The post 02 November 2020 – Ant Gets Ready for Global Expansion appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-11-0218 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Moray Wright (Parkwalk Advisors)We talk to Moray Wright, co-founder and chief executive of Parkwalk Advisors, the fund management subsidiary of commercialisation firm IP Group. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod… The post Leadership Series: Moray Wright (Parkwalk Advisors) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-10-2820 min

CVC Unplugged26 October 2020 – Ant Group Aims for World’s Biggest Floatation Topping $250bnThe Big Ones Yuanfudao is the latest Chinese online education provider to raise a huge amount, reportedly securing $1bn in a series G2 round led… The post 26 October 2020 – Ant Group Aims for World’s Biggest Floatation Topping $250bn appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-10-2629 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Alicia Löffler (Northwestern University)In this week’s episode of the Global Venturing Review Leadership Series, we talk to Alicia Löffler, associate provost for Innovation & New Ventures, associate vice… The post Leadership Series: Alicia Löffler (Northwestern University) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-10-2124 min

CVC Unplugged19 October 2020 – SoftBank Backs Kahoot with $215m InvestmentThe Big Ones Kahoot has been one of the biggest recent success stories in the startup space. The company, the developer of a gamified online… The post 19 October 2020 – SoftBank Backs Kahoot with $215m Investment appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-10-1913 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Nichole Mercier (Washington University in St Louis)In this week’s episode of the Global Venturing Review Leadership Series, we talk to Nichole Mercier, assistant vice-chancellor and managing director for technology transfer at… The post Leadership Series: Nichole Mercier (Washington University in St Louis) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-10-1432 min

CVC Unplugged12 October 2020 2020 – Uber Spins out Uber Freight with $500m Series AThe Big Ones Uber launched its shipping services platform, Uber Freight, in 2017, and is now spinning it off with $500m in series A financing… The post 12 October 2020 2020 – Uber Spins out Uber Freight with $500m Series A appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-10-1224 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Tony Raven (Cambridge Enterprise)In this week’s episode of the Global Venturing Review Leadership Series, we talk to Tony Raven, chief executive of University of Cambridge’s commercialisation arm Cambridge… The post Leadership Series: Tony Raven (Cambridge Enterprise) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-10-0725 min

CVC Unplugged05 October 2020 – Sophia Genetics Raises $110m Series FThe Big Ones It was a privilege to hear the insights at the GCV Digital Forum 2.0 yesterday. Combining our regional and sector events, GCV… The post 05 October 2020 – Sophia Genetics Raises $110m Series F appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-10-0517 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Orin Herskowitz (Columbia University)In this week’s episode of the Global Venturing Review Leadership Series, we talk to Orin Herskowitz, senior vice-president of intellectual property and tech transfer for… The post Leadership Series: Orin Herskowitz (Columbia University) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-09-3039 min

CVC Unplugged28 September 2020 – Roche Pays $448m to Buy InflazomeThe Big Ones Congratulations to Mike Cavanagh at Comcast for taking up the reins of its ventures unit after Amy Banse’s decision to retire next year.… The post 28 September 2020 – Roche Pays $448m to Buy Inflazome appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-09-2817 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Mark Sherman (Telstra Ventures)In this week’s episode of the Global Venturing Review Leadership Series, James Mawson talks to Mark Sherman of Telstra Ventures. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)… The post Leadership Series: Mark Sherman (Telstra Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-09-2320 min

CVC Unplugged21 September 2020 – Klarna Raises $650m to Almost Double its ValuationThe Big Ones Klarna, operator of an app that lets consumers pay for items from some 200 retailers through instalment payments, has raised $650m in… The post 21 September 2020 – Klarna Raises $650m to Almost Double its Valuation appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-09-2125 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Tony Armstrong (IU Ventures)In this week’s episode of the Global Venturing Review Leadership Series, we talk to Tony Armstrong, president and chief executive of IU Ventures, about how… The post Leadership Series: Tony Armstrong (IU Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-09-1627 min

CVC Unplugged14 September 2020 – Online Education Company Byju Raising $500mThe Big Ones Online education has firmly established itself as the key sector in India’s startup space, and Byju’s has effectively confirmed that, raising an… The post 14 September 2020 – Online Education Company Byju Raising $500m appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-09-1426 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Lesley Millar-Nicholson (MIT Technology Licensing Office)On this week’s Leadership Series we talk to Lesley Millar-Nicholson, director of MIT’s Technology Licensing Office and Catalysts, about a bumper year despite the pandemic.… The post Leadership Series: Lesley Millar-Nicholson (MIT Technology Licensing Office) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-09-0926 min

CVC Unplugged07 September 2020 – QuantumScape in Reverse Merger with Kensington Capital Acquisition CorpThe Big Ones Online education has been one of the big growth sectors during the coronavirus pandemic. That’s particularly true in China, and as one… The post 07 September 2020 – QuantumScape in Reverse Merger with Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-09-0711 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Mark Radcliffe (DLA Piper)On this week’s Leadership Podcast we turn back the clock to our summer digital form held in June for a talk by DLA Piper’s Mark… The post Leadership Series: Mark Radcliffe (DLA Piper) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-09-0212 min

CVC Unplugged31 August 2020 – Ant Group Files for Dual Listing to Potentially Raise $30bnThe Big Ones Cancer test developer Freenome has closed a $270m series C round that included Novartis and existing backers GV, Kaiser Permanente Ventures and… The post 31 August 2020 – Ant Group Files for Dual Listing to Potentially Raise $30bn appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-08-3111 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Peter Devine (Uniseed)Our Leadership Series interview where we talk to Peter Devine about Uniseed, Australia’s longest running venture fund that operates at the Universities of Melbourne, Queensland,… The post Leadership Series: Peter Devine (Uniseed) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-08-2628 min

CVC Unplugged24 August 2020 – SpaceX Raises $1.9bnThe Big Ones SpaceX has been one of the most fervent fundraisers among private companies in recent years and it shows no signs of stopping.… The post 24 August 2020 – SpaceX Raises $1.9bn appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-08-2410 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Mark Radcliffe (DLA Piper Webinar)Something a little different this week: We have teamed up with Mark Radcliffe from DLA Piper to bring you an audio recording of their webinar… The post Leadership Series: Mark Radcliffe (DLA Piper Webinar) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-08-191h 00

CVC Unplugged17 August 2020 – Impossible Foods Closes $200m Series GThe Big Ones A lot of brick-and-mortar retailers have suffered during coronavirus lockdowns in recent months but certain parts of the e-commerce sector have done… The post 17 August 2020 – Impossible Foods Closes $200m Series G appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-08-1723 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Jim Wilkinson (Oxford Sciences Innovation)Our Leadership Series interview where we talk to Jim Wilkinson of Oxford Sciences Innovation about the company and how they invest. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod… The post Leadership Series: Jim Wilkinson (Oxford Sciences Innovation) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-08-1219 min

CVC Unplugged10 August 2020 – Epic Games Confirms $1.78bn Funding RoundBig ones Epic Games has confirmed a $1.78bn funding round that included the $250m investment announced by Sony last month. The game developer had substantial… The post 10 August 2020 – Epic Games Confirms $1.78bn Funding Round appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-08-1017 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Girish Nadkarni & Demi Edosomwan (TCNV)Our Leadership Series interview where we talk to Girish Nadkarni & Demi Edosomwan of TCNV about their investment strategies and the impact of COVID-19 and… The post Leadership Series: Girish Nadkarni & Demi Edosomwan (TCNV) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-08-0514 min

CVC Unplugged03 August 2020 – Wu Snaps Up her Former AssetsThere are occasional silver linings even for the blackest clouds. One was as the Covid-19 disease broke out this year competition for deals became a… The post 03 August 2020 – Wu Snaps Up her Former Assets appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-08-0320 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Gen Tsuchikawa (Sony)Our Leadership Series interview where we talk to Gen Tsuchikawa of Sony about their investment funds and COVID-19. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under… The post Leadership Series: Gen Tsuchikawa (Sony) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-07-2916 min

CVC Unplugged27 July 2020 – CureVac Officially Closes $640m RoundDeals CureVac has officially closed a $640m round, adding $126m to recent investments that included $171m from GlaxoSmithKline through a strategic partnership. That’s one of the… The post 27 July 2020 – CureVac Officially Closes $640m Round appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-07-2719 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Jacqueline LeSage-Krause (Munich Re Ventures)Our Leadership Series interview where Jacqueline LeSage-Krause of Munich Re Ventures talks about how COVID-19 has affected her work. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed… The post Leadership Series: Jacqueline LeSage-Krause (Munich Re Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-07-2214 min

CVC Unplugged20 July 2020 – 5G & IoT Provider Jio Platforms Gains $4.5bn from GoogleThe Big Ones Jio Platforms was spun off by Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries late last year to build a mobile network tailored for 5G and… The post 20 July 2020 – 5G & IoT Provider Jio Platforms Gains $4.5bn from Google appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-07-2009 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Tony Askew (REV Venture Partners)Our Leadership Series interview where Tracy Isacke of Silicon Valley Bank talks to Tony Askew from REV Venture Partners. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed… The post Leadership Series: Tony Askew (REV Venture Partners) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-07-1518 min

CVC Unplugged13 July 2020 – Rivian Strikes Deal with Amazon for 100,000 Electric Delivery VansThe Big Ones Now ride hailing has matured past the stage where it requires multi-billion dollar rounds, one of the biggest fundraisers in recent months… The post 13 July 2020 – Rivian Strikes Deal with Amazon for 100,000 Electric Delivery Vans appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-07-1333 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Jon Lauckner (GM Ventures)Our Leadership Series interview where we talk to Jon Lauckner also from GM Ventures. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution… The post Leadership Series: Jon Lauckner (GM Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-07-0816 min

CVC Unplugged06 July 2020 – Zuoyebang Pulls In $750m in Series E FundingThe Big Ones China’s online education sector is one of the areas where growth is currently moving fastest. Yuanfudao raised $1bn in a series G… The post 06 July 2020 – Zuoyebang Pulls In $750m in Series E Funding appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-07-0629 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Amy Banse (Comcast Ventures)Our Leadership Series interview where we talk to Amy Banse also from Comcast Ventures. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution… The post Leadership Series: Amy Banse (Comcast Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-07-0108 min

CVC Unplugged29 June 2020 – Sana Biotechnology Raises $700m in First RoundThe Big Ones There is a true IPO bonanza going on at the moment and we’ll get to that in a moment, but there’s still… The post 29 June 2020 – Sana Biotechnology Raises $700m in First Round appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-06-2924 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: David Gilmour (BP Ventures)Our Leadership Series interview where we talk to David Gilmour also from BP Ventures. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution… The post Leadership Series: David Gilmour (BP Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-06-2421 min

CVC Unplugged22 June 2020 – DoorDash Raises $400m in Late Stage RoundBig Stories Slowly, then suddenly change happens This past week’s online roundtable for the Reinhard Mohn Prize 2020*, Fostering Innovation, Unlocking Potential, hosted by the Bertelsmann Stiftung (Foundation), saw luminaries from politics,… The post 22 June 2020 – DoorDash Raises $400m in Late Stage Round appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-06-2216 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Raj Singh & Amy Burr (JetBlue Technology Ventures)Our Leadership Series interview where Ashley Lowes, Head of Communications & Marketing at JetBlue Technology Ventures, talks to Raj Singh & Amy Burr also from… The post Leadership Series: Raj Singh & Amy Burr (JetBlue Technology Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-06-1717 min

CVC Unplugged15 June 2020 – Zuoyebang in Talks to Raise up to $800m in Coronavirus BoostBig Ones Online student answer and livestreamed education provider Zuoyebang was spun off by Baidu and has since received $585m in venture funding. Like many… The post 15 June 2020 – Zuoyebang in Talks to Raise up to $800m in Coronavirus Boost appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-06-1527 min

CVC Unplugged08 June 2020 – GCV Digital Forum RoundupGCV Digital Forum Roundup Thank you to the team and all who have worked their socks off for the first GCV Digital Forum, and also… The post 08 June 2020 – GCV Digital Forum Roundup appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-06-0820 min

CVC Unplugged01 June 2020 – UBS Groups Prepares for Fintech InvestmentsThe Big Ones 1 Switzerland-based bank UBS Group is setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars of its money to invest in financial technology companies,… The post 01 June 2020 – UBS Groups Prepares for Fintech Investments appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-06-0118 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Heriberto Diarte (Schneider Electric Ventures)Our Leadership Series interview where Edison Fu talks to Heriberto Diarte from Schneider Electric Ventures. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By… The post Leadership Series: Heriberto Diarte (Schneider Electric Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-05-2731 min

CVC Unplugged25 May 2020 – SenseTime Expands to Help Track CoronavirusThe Big Ones Chinese AI software provider SenseTime has expanded its visual surveillance technology to assess the internal temperature of individuals in order to more… The post 25 May 2020 – SenseTime Expands to Help Track Coronavirus appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-05-2524 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Nicolas Sauvage (TDK Ventures)Our Leadership Series interview where Edison Fu talks to Nicolas Sauvage from TDK Ventures. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution… The post Leadership Series: Nicolas Sauvage (TDK Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-05-2019 min

CVC Unplugged18 May 2020 – Challenging Investment Landscape and Down-RoundsBig Stories 1 Spencer Chavez, a GCV Rising Stars 2020 winner, has stepped down from his position as principal at Salesforce Ventures to join KKR.… The post 18 May 2020 – Challenging Investment Landscape and Down-Rounds appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-05-1822 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Arvind Purushotham (Citi Ventures)Our Leadership Series interview where Edison Fu talks to Arvind Purushotham from Citi Ventures. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution… The post Leadership Series: Arvind Purushotham (Citi Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-05-1323 min

CVC Unplugged11 May 2020 – Intel picks up Moovit for $900mBig Stories Korys, the family office behind the France and Belgium-based retailer Colruyt Group, and Mérieux Equity Partners, the asset management arm of the Institut… The post 11 May 2020 – Intel picks up Moovit for $900m appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-05-1117 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: John Glushik (HG Ventures)Our Leadership Series interview where James Mawson talks to John Glushik from HG Ventures. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution… The post Leadership Series: John Glushik (HG Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-05-0619 min

CVC Unplugged04 May 2020 – FIS Commits $150m to its Corporate Venturing UnitThe Big Three As highlighted in last week’s podcast, some sectors are flying high and, certainly relative to the global financial crisis a dozen years ago,… The post 04 May 2020 – FIS Commits $150m to its Corporate Venturing Unit appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-05-0413 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: David Hayes & Nacho Gimenez (BP Ventures)Our Leadership Series interview where James Mawson talks to David Hayes and Nacho Gimenez from BP Ventures. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative… The post Leadership Series: David Hayes & Nacho Gimenez (BP Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-04-2921 min

CVC Unplugged27 April 2020 – AvidXchange Raises $128m Bringing Total Round to $388m Plus Audio from our Second COVID19 WebinarThe Big ones AvidXchange, a developer of accounts payable automation software, has raised $128m to hike its latest round to $388m. Mastercard was among the… The post 27 April 2020 – AvidXchange Raises $128m Bringing Total Round to $388m Plus Audio from our Second COVID19 Webinar appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-04-271h 29

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Tarik Galijasevic (Allstate Strategic Ventures)Our Leadership Series interview where Edison Fu talks to Tarik Galijasevic from Allstate Strategic Ventures. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By… The post Leadership Series: Tarik Galijasevic (Allstate Strategic Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-04-2216 min

CVC Unplugged20 April 2020 – Stripe Raises $600m in Series G Plus Audio from our Industrial Sector WebinarThe Big Ones Digital payment processor Stripe is one of the companies that has seen demand for its product skyrocket in recent weeks as more… The post 20 April 2020 – Stripe Raises $600m in Series G Plus Audio from our Industrial Sector Webinar appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-04-201h 56

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Tony Cannestra (Denso International America)Our Leadership Series interview where James Mawson talks to Tony Cannestra from Denso International America. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By… The post Leadership Series: Tony Cannestra (Denso International America) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-04-1524 min

CVC Unplugged13 April 2020 – Covid-19 Crisis & Funding OpportunitiesThe week’s podcast takes a look at the Covid-19 Crisis and the funding opportunities that have come from it. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed… The post 13 April 2020 – Covid-19 Crisis & Funding Opportunities appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-04-131h 00

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Bonny Simi (JetBlue Technology Ventures)Our Leadership Series interview where James Mawson talks to Bonny Simi from JetBlue Technology Ventures. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By… The post Leadership Series: Bonny Simi (JetBlue Technology Ventures) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-04-0817 min

CVC Unplugged06 April 2020 – Lyell Immunopharma Gains $493m Investment from GlaxoSmithKlineThe Big Ones It is the sort of line to awaken the curiosity in an annual report: “Cash payments to acquire equity investments amounted to £258m… The post 06 April 2020 – Lyell Immunopharma Gains $493m Investment from GlaxoSmithKline appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-04-0624 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Darek DeFreece (UC Berkeley)Our Leadership Series interview where Thierry Heles talks to Darek DeFreece from UC Berkeley. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution… The post Leadership Series: Darek DeFreece (UC Berkeley) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-04-0118 min

CVC Unplugged30 March 2020 – Lime in Talks to Raise Funding at a Reduced $400m ValuationThe Big Ones In what may be an ominous sign, electric scooter rental service Lime is reportedly in talks to raise funding at a $400m… The post 30 March 2020 – Lime in Talks to Raise Funding at a Reduced $400m Valuation appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-03-3021 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Tom Vanhoutte (Imec.xpand)Our Leadership Series interview where Thierry Heles talks to Tom Vanhoutte from Imec.xpand. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 2020-03-2517 min

CVC Unplugged23 March 2020 – Fox Agrees to Buy Tubi for $440m in CashThe Big Ones When SoftBank emerged with a $9.5bn rescue package for beleaguered workspace provider WeWork in October, $3bn of the amount had been earmarked… The post 23 March 2020 – Fox Agrees to Buy Tubi for $440m in Cash appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-03-2313 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Jonathan Tudor (Centrica) Part 2The second part of our Leadership Series interview where Izzy Woolgar talks to Jonathan Tudor from Centrica and our very own James Mawson. “Funky Chunk”… The post Leadership Series: Jonathan Tudor (Centrica) Part 2 appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-03-1814 min

CVC Unplugged16 March 2020 – Insightec Targets $150m Series FThe Big Ones Insightec is targeting up to $150m in a series F round valuing it at $1.3bn post-money, and has already received a $100m… The post 16 March 2020 – Insightec Targets $150m Series F appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-03-1610 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Jonathan Tudor (Centrica) Part 1The first part of our Leadership Series interview where Izzy Woolgar talks to Jonathan Tudor from Centrica and our very own James Mawson. “Funky Chunk”… The post Leadership Series: Jonathan Tudor (Centrica) Part 1 appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-03-1119 min

CVC Unplugged09 March 2020 – Waymo Secures $2.25bn in Initial Close of First External RoundThe Big Ones Waymo began life in Alphabet’s secretive Google X division but has now fully emerged as a standalone company, securing $2.25bn from investors… The post 09 March 2020 – Waymo Secures $2.25bn in Initial Close of First External Round appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-03-0924 min

CVC UnpluggedLeadership Series: Ippei Akiyoshi (Mitsubishi)James Mawson interviews Ippei Akiyoshi from Mitsubishi. The first in a series of interviews. Recorded remotely. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:… The post Leadership Series: Ippei Akiyoshi (Mitsubishi) appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-03-0419 min

CVC Unplugged02 March 2020 – Grab Raises $856m from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial GroupThe Big Ones There may be fewer rounds being closed but ride hailing continues to be a money magnet, with Grab raising $856m from Mitsubishi… The post 02 March 2020 – Grab Raises $856m from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-03-0225 min

CVC Unplugged24 February 2020 – Imara to Raise Up To $86.3m in its IPOThe Big Ones Grab had raised $4.8bn for its series H round as of mid-2019 but did not confirm a close for the round. Now… The post 24 February 2020 – Imara to Raise Up To $86.3m in its IPO appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-02-2411 min

CVC Unplugged17 February 2020 – Revolution Medicines Goes Public in $238m OfferingThe Big News It’s been a good week for healthcare flotations, with Revolution Medicines following in the footsteps of successful IPO closures by Schrödinger and… The post 17 February 2020 – Revolution Medicines Goes Public in $238m Offering appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-02-1715 min

CVC Unplugged10 February 2020 – Netskope Gains $340m in Round Led By Sequoia Capital Global EquitiesThe Big Ones Sequoia Capital Global Equities has led a $340m round for cloud security platform developer Netskope at a valuation of near $3bn. Netskope… The post 10 February 2020 – Netskope Gains $340m in Round Led By Sequoia Capital Global Equities appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-02-101h 22

CVC Unplugged03 February 2020 – Corporate Venturing and Innovation Summit RoundupThe Big News The US government’s effort to change the regulatory landscape for venture capital is coming to a head with this week’s sold-out Global… The post 03 February 2020 – Corporate Venturing and Innovation Summit Roundup appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-02-0316 min

CVC Unplugged27 January 2020 – Tokopedia Approaches Close of $1.5bn RoundThe Big Ones Tokopedia is already one of the biggest companies to have emerged from Southeast Asia’s increasingly vibrant startup scene, but it is reportedly… The post 27 January 2020 – Tokopedia Approaches Close of $1.5bn Round appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-01-2722 min

CVC Unplugged20 January 2020 – Joby Aviation Raises $590m in Series C to Create Flying TaxisThe Big Ones Joby Aviation is developing an electric-powered aerial taxi for urban use, a product that would appear to be a big jump into… The post 20 January 2020 – Joby Aviation Raises $590m in Series C to Create Flying Taxis appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-01-2018 min

CVC Unplugged13 January 2020 – Ant Financial Backs Zomato with $150m at a $3bn ValuationThe Big Ones Zomato has kicked off its next funding round, expected to reach $500m, by raising $150m from existing investor Ant Financial at a… The post 13 January 2020 – Ant Financial Backs Zomato with $150m at a $3bn Valuation appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2020-01-1325 min

CVC Unplugged23 December 2019 – SoftBank invests $231m in Lenskart at $1.5bn ValuationThe Big Ones India-based eyewear e-commerce platform Lenskart has been growing steadily in recent years, expanding its retail footprint to more than 530 stores and… The post 23 December 2019 – SoftBank invests $231m in Lenskart at $1.5bn Valuation appeared first on CVC Unplugged.2019-12-2321 min