Research
Sector research and operating notes on corporate venture, written for the people who have to make the decision rather than describe it.
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- VC-as-a-Service
How to Evaluate a Venture Partner Beyond Capital: A Practical Framework
Most founders focus on the capital a venture partner brings, but that’s only part of the story. The right partner offers strategic alignment, operational support…
4 min read - VC-as-a-Service
Venture Capital as a Service (VCaaS): What It Is and How It Works
An operated venture programme sits between an internal CVC unit and a cheque into somebody else's fund. Here is what each of the three actually buys you.
3 min read - VC-as-a-Service
Active Value Creation in Venture Investing: From Capital to Compounding Advantage
Most investors treat capital like a check to be cashed and forgotten. But in fintech and insurtech ventures, passive capital often leaves founders navigating growth and risk alone…
4 min read - VC-as-a-Service
Venture Capital-as-a-Service: What It Means in Practice
Venture capital as a service is changing how startups and corporates approach growth. You might know traditional VC or corporate venture capital, but VCaaS offers a more hands-on…
3 min read - VC-as-a-Service
AI Venture Program: how corporates structure their AI investment strategy
Artificial intelligence is no longer a topic for the future — it is a competitive reality of the present. In 2026, companies that have not yet structured an approach to investing in or…
7 min read - InsurTech
InsurTech 2026: the 10 trends redefining insurance in Europe
The insurance industry is often seen as conservative, but the past five years have shown its capacity for deep transformation…
5 min read - VC-as-a-Service
Sector Expertise as a Force Multiplier in Fintech and Insurtech Venture Investing
Deep sector knowledge in fintech and insurtech is more than a nice-to-have—it’s a decisive edge in venture investing. You know that sourcing the right opportunities and pricing risk accurately…
5 min read - VC-as-a-Service
Co-Investment Platforms: Expanding Access While Preserving Investment Discipline
Co-investment platforms often promise broader access to venture opportunities but fall short when it comes to maintaining[discipline in governance and portfolio…
3 min read - VC-as-a-Service
How to Launch a Corporate Venture Capital Program: A Step-by-Step Guide
Most corporate venture programmes are designed backwards: vehicle first, thesis later. The sequence that survives contact with a budget cycle runs the other way.
8 min read
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