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This week we bring you the biggest news in the corporate venturing world. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 The post 23 May – FTX, Animoca Brands back 6th Man Ventures’ second fund appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

An interview with Amy Burr from JetBlue Technology Ventures. “Funky Chunk” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 The post Interview: Amy Burr JetBlue Technology Ventures appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

SoftBank chips into Bucketplace’s $182m round SoftBank Ventures Asia has taken part in a $182m round for South Korea-based interior design platform operator Bucketplace. Carbon… The post 16 May – SoftBank chips into Bucketplace’s $182m round appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Shopify to buy Deliverr in $2.1bn deal E-commerce platform Shopify has agreed to acquire San Francisco-based logistics services provider Deliverr for $2.1bn in cash and… The post 09 May – Shopify to buy Deliverr in $2.1bn deal appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Deezer agrees $1.1bn reverse merger  Deezer, the France-headquartered online audio streaming service backed by multiple corporates agreed to go public through a $1.13bn reverse takeover.… The post 25 April 2022 – Deezer agrees $1.1bn reverse merger appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Epic Games scores $2bn in corporate funding Consumer electronics group Sony and toy brand Lego’s parent company Kirkbi each invested $1bn in US-headquartered video game… The post 18 April 2022 – Epic Games scores $2bn in corporate funding appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

AMD to pick up Pensando for $1.9bn Semiconductor producer AMD agreed to acquire US-based edge computing technology provider Pensando in a $1.9bn deal. Bolt ties… The post 11 April 2022 – AMD to pick up Pensando for $1.9bn appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Instacart snips valuation to $24bn US-based online grocery delivery service Instacart, which is backed by corporates American Express, Comcast and Amazon, is cutting its valuation… The post 04 April 2022 – Instacart snips valuation to $24bn appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Hub Cyber Security organises $1.28bn reverse merger Israel-based cybersecurity technology provider Hub Cyber Security agreed to a reverse merger worth $1.28bn that will allow insurance… The post 28 March 2022 – Hub Cyber Security organises $1.28bn reverse merger appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

FinAccel calls off $2.5bn reverse merger FinAccel, a Singapore-headquartered buy now pay later service backed by corporates Singapore Telecommunications, Telkom Indonesia, Telkomsel, Naver and GMO,… The post 21 March 2022 – FinAccel calls off $2.5bn reverse merger appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

LanzaTech lands $2.2bn reverse takeover agreement LanzaTech, a US-based carbon capture technology developer backed by corporates ArcelorMittal, Mitsui, Novo, Siemens and Petronas, agreed to a… The post 14 March 2022 – LanzaTech lands $2.2bn reverse takeover agreement appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

CommerzVentures collects $335m for third fund CommerzVentures, the venture capital firm financed by Germany-based financial services firm Commerzbank, launched its $335m third fund. SoftBank delivers… The post 07 March 2022 – CommerzVentures collects $335m for third fund appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

SoFi to take Technisys in $1.1bn deal Online personal finance provider SoFi agreed to acquire US-based digital banking technology provider Technisys in a $1.1bn all-stock… The post 28 February 2022 – SoFi to take Technisys in $1.1bn deal appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

SoftBank pinpoints Spotter in $200m series D Internet and telecommunications group SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2 led a $200m series D round for US-based online content… The post 21 February 2022 – SoftBank pinpoints Spotter in $200m series D appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

D-Wave agrees to $1.6bn reverse merger D-Wave Systems, a Canada-based quantum computing technology developer backed by IT equipment producer NEC, agreed to a $1.6bn reverse… The post 14 February 2022 – D-Wave Agrees to $1.6bn Reverse Merger appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Sony makes $3.6bn Bungie play Sony Interactive Entertainment agreed to acquire US-based video game developer Bungie in a $3.6bn deal. SoftBank scores AInnovation exit in… The post 07 February 2022 – Sony Makes $3.6bn Bungie Play appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Swiggy swipes $700m in series K round India-based food ordering service Swiggy has secured $700m in a series K round featuring internet groups Prosus’ subsidiary… The post 31 January 2022 – Swiggy Swipes $700m in Series K appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Crypto.com expands fund to $500m and brings on Russell China-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has expanded its corporate venturing unit’s fund to $500m, becoming the latest… The post 24 January 2022 – Crypto.com Expands Fund to $500m and Brings on Russell appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Tencent helps serve up $100m for Flipdish Internet and gaming group Tencent led a funding round for Flipdish, the Ireland-based developer of a customer experience… The post 17 January 2022 – Tencent Helps Serve Up $100m for Flipdish appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

SenseTime scores $851m in initial public offering China-based computer vision technology provider SenseTime, which floated in Hong Kong in a $851m IPO late last month,… The post 10 January 2022 – SenseTime Sees $851m in Initial Public Offering appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Anchorage Digital holds down $350m series D funding Cryptocurrency assets platform provider Anchorage Digital raised $350m in a series D round featuring quantitative trading firm… The post 20 December 2021 – Anchorage Digital Holds Down $350m Series D Funding appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Arm eyeing IPO amid Nvidia deal uncertainty UK-based semiconductor technology producer Arm would look to have an initial public offering (IPO) as a backup plan… The post 13 December 2021 – Arm Eyeing IPO Amid Nvidia Deal Uncertainty appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Essentium shines with $974m reverse merger Essentium, a US-based additive manufacturing technology developer backed by chemicals producer BASF and 3D printing software provider Materialise, agreed… The post 06 December 2021 — Essentium Shines with $974m Reverse Merger appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

J&T Express gets $2.5bn funding delivery Indonesia-headquartered logistics provider J&T Express has received $2.5bn in funding from investors including internet and gaming group Tencent at… The post 29 November 2021 – J&T Express Gets $2.5bn Funding Delivery appeared first on CVC Unplugged .

Braze breaches public markets in $520m IPO US-based customer engagement technology provider Braze floated on the Nasdaq Global Select Market in a $520m IPO, marking… The post 22 November 2021 – Braze Breaches Public Markets in $520m IPO appeared first on CVC Unplugged .