CVC Unplugged

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 .

There 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 .

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 .

Deals 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

Big 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 .

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 .

Big 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 .

GCV 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 .

The 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 .

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 .

The 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 .

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 .

Big 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 .

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 .

Big 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 .

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 .