2019-08 Data by CBInsights indicates that corporate venture capital activity in 2018 reached an all-time high. According to the data, in the US about 25% of venture capital investment now comes from corporate VCs, compared to 26% in Europe and more than 35% in China. Whilst corporate investment into startups (Corporate Venturing) certainly is growing significantly, it is not the only way for a corporate to engage with the startup community.
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