Investment Philosophy | Investment Focus | Corporate Venture Capital

Corporate Venture Capital is the investment arm of a corporation typically showing up in the form of a venture fund or a business development group. Corporate Venture Capital furthers a company’s interest in given areas through strategic investments in emerging start up companies. Increasingly more public companies have such a group for the primary purpose of forming alliances, making investments and exploring potential acquisitions. There are many criteria for investing and objectives vary from company to company based on the overall business strategy.

Benefits of Corporate Venture capital for Companies

• Connecting the corporation with innovations and new markets
• Adding value to corporate interest by giving it a foothold in emerging technologies
• Accelerating corporate growth through successful venturing

Benefits of Corporate Venture Capital for Start Ups

• Capital investment
• Access to knowledge, and advice of the more seasoned veteran corporation
• Increased sales through the corporations network