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Corporate Venture Capital is becoming a vital tool for large company innovation - but it needs encouragement from the C Suite. Investors interested in seeing their large company investees innovate more effectively should make this a key topic for senior management discussions. Global Corporate Venturing's June 2024 Symposium in London included many important, encouraging insights: “Corporate venturing units are increasingly focused on helping their portfolio companies work with business units at the parent company …” “But you do need a push from the C-suite to make this happen, investors told us in more informal talks over drinks. Without business units being given specific performance targets by the leadership to work with startups, it is hard to get the startups any meetings in the first place.” James Mawson, Maija Palmer and the team at Global Corporate Venturing’s summary of their symposium and the posted videos are a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to understand CVC's fundamental transformation of innovation investment and venture capital.

[#Venture] Matthieu Baret, Managing Partner - Venture, was at the 2024 edition of the 0100 Conference Europe organized by Zero One Hundred Conferences (PE & VC Platform) to participate to a panel discussion on 'The PE & VC European Landscape: Trends and Challenges for Upcoming Periods'.   Alongside Dr. Hendrik Brandis from Earlybird Venture Capital, Jan Willem Nieuwenhuize from ING VENTURES SDN BHD, Jons Houtman from Wealth Management Partners NV, Anthony Waller from CMS UK and Jan Ståhlberg from Trill Impact as moderator, Matthieu provided insights on the following topics: 📈 The resilience of the PE market during recent years and look into the future 🌍 Geopolitical + Macroeconomic perspective – what impact on the VC market? 📌 What main challenges do we see in terms of PE asset allocations and why?   🗣 “ After a very challenging year 2023, this year is improving on all fronts: investing with a very qualified dealflow driven by AI, exiting with an active Q1 M&A market compared to last year illustrated by the exit of Onfido on our side, and fundraising with LPs re-engaging in tech” explains Matthieu Baret   #PowerBetterGrowth #Venture #VC #PrivateEquity #GPs #LPs #Europe #MidMarket #Growth Anjini Sharma Martin Haarmans

We are thrilled to announce that Bobby Aitkenhead, our Managing Director, will be speaking at the 0100 Conference in Amsterdam on April 18th. Bobby will be part of a dynamic panel discussion on a topic that's at the heart of venture capital today: "Unicorn Radar: Identifying the Right Targets for the Future Periods in VC." The panelists will explore critical aspects of venture investing, including: 🦄 The early signs of a unicorn: What are they, and how can investors recognize them? 🔦The role of later-stage investing in guiding startups to achieve unicorn status. 🧭 The relevance of $1bn valuations in today's market and the strategic approach investors should consider. Bobby is honored to share the stage with an esteemed group of panelists: Alex Lim GP at IVP; Michiel Kotting Partner at Northzone; Rando Rannus GP at Siena Secondary Fund; Rashmi Gopinath GP at B Capital Group. This session promises to offer valuable insights for investors at all stages, from those considering their first investment to seasoned veterans looking to refine their strategies. Whether you're aiming to spot the next big thing or unconvinced about unicorn hunting in the first place, this panel will provide fresh perspectives and actionable advice. Be sure to say hello to us in Amsterdam! 🇳🇱 #VC #UnicornRadar #0100Conference #VentureCapital #InvestmentStrategies #StartupSuccess

Private Equity has the biggest fire power in our economy to make impact! When NOAH Conference started in 2009, there were 1,300 investors raised capital for European growth companies. Today, there are 20,000 investors who back at least one European startup. But not just for Venture Capital, also in the buyout industry, there has been a strong additional inflow of capital. Time to put this money into sustainability and climate tech! Find the most exciting companies, with profitable business models at NOAH Conference next week in London 😎

Really enjoyed shedding some light on how to bring liquidity to impact investing with Helena Wasserman, Anne Germain and Benjamin Joffe today at ChangeNOW #changenow2024. Happy to share the breathtaking view on the Eiffel tower and some of the key topics we discussed: 🔸 More #exits will require a clearer path to M&A and IPOs for both startups and VCs. 🔸 #Secondaries are a very efficient way for institutional investors to access the impact and climate private markets, > by acquiring fund stakes to "crowd" the space with new investors; - by resetting terms, including SFDR article 8 and 9 requirements, through GP Led and continuation vehicle transactions 🔸Impact investing, as it addresses pressing needs with clear market demand, might well provide the visibility required by secondary investors. Thanks again for having us ChangeNOW and looking forward to next year's edition at a fully refurbished Grand Palais! Until then, let's make the most of these amazing three days to make sure our planet remains our one and only plan A. #venturecapital #investing #impact #climate #startups #entrepreneurship

It's not just an event; it's crafting tomorrow's future. 🌐 Witness the power of connections, as investors, startup founders and thought leaders rub shoulders, fostering interesting collaborations that transcend boundaries at the Future Disrupted Investment Showcase. 🤝 Steve Torso Paul Geason Amit Verma Dan Coughlan #FutureDisrupted #InnovationHub #InvestmentShowcase 

Being back from the Global Corporate Venturing Symposium last week it is no question that Corporate Venture Capital Units in Europe must foster resilience now. Amid economic challenges, of course this was one of the most discussed topics in London. GCV summarized key trends: 🤝 Focus on Partnerships: Corporates are emphasizing collaborations with portfolio companies to streamline integration and drive innovation. 📈 Big-Company Insights: CVC units provide startups with valuable guidance on scaling and operational efficiency. 🏆CVC-VC Collaborations: Increasing partnerships with VC funds enhance deal access and expand sector reach. 👷🏼♀️Venture Building: Corporates are investing in internal venture creation to foster innovation from within. 🌎 Political Risk Analysis: Heightened geopolitical tensions necessitate robust risk assessment and management strategies. I agree and would add the potential of venture Clienting, either stand alone or combined with CVC. It's still possible to build resilient CVC units to thrive and drive future growth. #CorporateVentureCapital #Resilience #Innovation #CVC #VentureClienting

📺 #RENTChannel | Look back at one of our insightful programs from the RENT Channel TV set at RENT Paris 2023, unlocking the true potential of ESG in startups 🔽 At RENT Paris 2023, our RENT Channel featured a compelling discussion on "ESG: beyond the fundraising pitch." This session explored the depth of ESG commitments in startups beyond just securing investments. Why is this topic crucial? 🌍 ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors are becoming central to business success, not just for fundraising but for long-term sustainability and impact. 💡 Startups must go beyond ticking boxes for investors and embed ESG values into their core operations to create real, lasting value. Our panel of experts, including Mathias FLATTIN (Co-founder of TXO), Adrien Pannetier (Co-founder of Prouesse VC), Arne Allewaert (Managing Partner of Amavi Group), and Théo Galula (Senior Associate at AVIV Group), shared their insights on: 👉 The importance of maintaining ESG commitments post-fundraising. 👉 How regulations and market demands are shaping ESG strategies. 👉 Practical steps for founders and investors to work on extra financial performance intentionally. Don't miss out on this essential conversation that can guide startups in integrating ESG more effectively. 🎬 Watch the full replay here: https://lnkd.in/gjR--wjq #RENTParis #ESG #ImpactInvesting #Proptech #Sustainability #Innovation Salon RENT

Just like for #M&A, the A and B series investment requires a solid game plan. It becomes even more prevalent when considering #ESGbusinessmodels. The investor carries its personal moral values and beliefs, enhancing its intention of optimized long term risk adjusted returns in combination with positive social and environmental benefits. As global challenges such as climate change represent new or increasing risks, investors ability to positively handle those deals is central to withstand economic shocks. It all starts with a carefully crafted strategic investment plan aligned with the investor's values and vision. Consistent #foresightmethods are required at the #governance level as a strategic foundation. Looking forward to making a difference together with you Elena Rakhimova

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