CVC Unplugged

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

Big 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 .