Adobe Ventures is shaping the future of creative infrastructure by backing startups in AI production, workflow automation, and immersive media. More than capital, Adobe offers ecosystem access, product integration opportunities, and a direct path into the next generation of creative technology.

The OpenAI Startup Fund is quietly reshaping AI venture capital — from robotics and healthcare to developer tools and generative AI. We break down how the fund works, where it invests, and what founders can learn from its fastest-scaling portfolio companies.

From gaming and entertainment to AI and emerging technologies, Sony Innovation Fund shows how a global corporation works with startups to explore new markets, platforms, and business models. This article looks at how Sony approaches venture investing and collaboration.

Bosch Ventures is redefining corporate VC with a €250M fund focused on deeptech solutions in climate, mobility, automation, and AI. Through its Open Bosch program, startups gain not only capital but access to Bosch’s global infrastructure, enabling real co-innovation at industrial scale.

Elpis Labs joined AcceleratorCon to share firsthand insights on how accelerator reviewers think. The discussion revealed what truly drives application decisions — from credible traction to clear market logic — and why clarity matters more than polish when founders apply to global programs.

Amazon’s $2B Climate Pledge Fund supports technologies that turn CO2 into materials, electrify freight, reinvent recycling, and scale low-carbon solutions. Amazon acts as both investor and customer, accelerating climate tech that can drive measurable decarbonization globally.

Corporate venture capital now shapes how early-stage startups get evaluated. This article breaks down the red flags that stop CVCs from investing — and the green lights that win them over. Learn how founders can meet the higher bar of strategic, enterprise-focused investors.

Salesforce Ventures has deployed over $6B into 630+ enterprise software startups, using strategic investing to build a global ecosystem — not just a portfolio. Their model blends venture-level returns with deep product integration, AI innovation, and values-driven impact.

Quantum startup funding surged 138% in 2024, hitting $1.9B across 62 rounds — and corporate venture capital is leading the charge. IBM Ventures, Intel Capital, and NVIDIA NVentures are redefining how quantum innovation moves from lab to market.

Tyson Ventures and ADM Ventures are reshaping the future of food by investing in alternative proteins and FoodTech startups. These CVCs combine capital, manufacturing expertise, and distribution networks to accelerate innovation and address global protein demand sustainably.

Corporate venture capital arms like Qualcomm Ventures, JLL Spark, and bp Ventures are redefining how cities evolve. Their investments in IoT, AI, and smart infrastructure shape the connected, sustainable urban environments of tomorrow.

Discover how Caterpillar, 3M, and Stanley Ventures back industrial tech startups — providing capital, expertise, and networks to drive the future of manufacturing innovation.

M12, Cisco Investments, and S Ventures aren't just writing checks — they're building strategic ecosystems that transform promising startups into enterprise-ready security solutions.

Global VC funding in defense startups hit $31 billion in 2024, with aerospace giants like Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman leading the charge through their corporate venture arms. These CVCs offer more than capital—they provide startups with industry expertise, government contract pathways, and access to world-class engineering talent that traditional VCs can't match.

Silicon Valley's most influential corporate venture arms — Intel Capital, GV, and Samsung Next — are driving the next wave of AI and DeepTech innovation. These tech giants bring unprecedented resources to startups: from Intel's semiconductor expertise to Google's AI infrastructure and Samsung's global hardware reach, creating a powerful ecosystem where breakthrough technologies can rapidly scale.

Big Pharma just placed a $4B bet on biotech startups! Pfizer, Novartis, and Roche are rewriting drug discovery through strategic CVC investments. With corporate investors backing 41% of all biopharma deals and startups showing 30% higher FDA approval rates, the future of medicine is being funded today.

Supply chain startups are attracting unprecedented attention. With $15.4B invested in 2024 and corporate giants like Amazon, Maersk, and Flexport actively backing AI and automation solutions, logistics startups now have access to both capital and strategic partnerships that can transform their growth.

As the beauty industry undergoes a digital revolution, global giants like L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, and Shiseido are turning to startups to stay ahead. From AI-powered skincare to biotech breakthroughs, explore how corporate venture capital is shaping the future of beauty tech.

NVIDIA and AMD are redefining the AI chip race — not just through performance, but by how they engage with startups. While NVIDIA builds a closed ecosystem powered by strategic investments and developer programs, AMD is betting on openness and acquisitions to drive innovation.

This new version reflects valuable feedback and contributions from our partners on the ground in Uzbekistan. Thanks to their insights, we were able to clarify several data points, include new developments, and present a more comprehensive view of the local innovation landscape.