VC money continues to flow into European fixed networks
KKR is the latest investment firm to pump cash into European telecoms infrastructure, and with traditional investments on wobbly ground, the trend is set to continue.
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Intel VC arm plugs its disruptive vision
Intel has seemingly learned a lesson from the woes of stumbling giants, announcing it has invested $117 million in ‘disruptive’ start-ups at its annual VC conference.
Thiel’s new investment demonstrates the importance of security
Valar Ventures, the venture capitalist firm run by Peter Thiel, has pumped an additional $30 million into Petal, a credit card company which vets individuals’ digital-self during applications.
VCs are spending more on less, how will that impact innovation?
CB Insight has released its latest quarterly report on venture capitalist funding claiming new records are being spent in terms of total cash, but trends are leaning towards the bigger players.
A more streamlined VC approach could hinder the US in the 5G race
With US venture capitalists increasing their total investments, but reducing the number of start-ups being funded, you have to wonder whether the US is priming itself properly for the 5G bonanza of tomorrow.
Softbank is now more of a VC than a telco group
Back in 2016 when Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son announced plans for the $100 billion Vision Fund it looks like a ludicrous plan, but with such incredible growth perhaps we should ask whether Son has been missing his calling for decades.
Google extends long arm of influence further into AI
Google has launched a new initiative, Gradient Ventures, its own VC arm to seek out AI talent and invest in start-ups.
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