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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- Venture Building
Why Hybrid Venture Models Are Gaining Relevance for Strategic Investors
Hybrid venture models are reshaping how strategic investors approach fintech and insurtech innovation. Traditional corporate venture capital or standalone venture studios often fall short in…
4 min read - Venture Building
Venture Building vs. Traditional Startup Support: What Founders, Corporates, and Investors Need to Know
Venture building is not just another startup support option—it reshapes how value forms from idea to scale. If you’ve worked with accelerators, incubators, or traditional venture capital…
4 min read - VC-as-a-Service
Corporate Venture Capital Models: How to Choose the Right Structure
Corporate venture capital is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Choosing between on-balance sheet structures, evergreen funds, or GP/LP models can define the success of your venture program…
4 min read - VC-as-a-Service
From Capital to Capability: Why Sector Expertise Wins in Fintech and Insurtech Venture Investing
Fintech venture capital often feels like a race to spot the next big idea. But spotting ideas isn’t enough: without deep sector expertise, you risk missing critical insights in fintech due diligence…
4 min read - VC-as-a-Service
Corporate Venture Capital’s Role in Modern Innovation Ecosystems
Corporate venture capital often feels like a complex web where startups, corporates, and investors try to connect. You might be wondering how to cut through the noise and build a CVC program that…
3 min read - VC-as-a-Service
Long-Term Alignment in Venture Capital Partnerships: From Term Sheets to Operating Cadence
Long-term alignment in venture capital partnerships often feels like a moving target. You’ve probably seen term sheets that promise collaboration but leave governance and incentives unclear…
4 min read - Venture Building
The Venture Building Process Step by Step
Building a company out of an asset the group already owns: the six steps, and the two places where the exercise most often breaks down.
5 min read - Venture Studio
Accelerating Market Entry and Fundraising: A Strategic Advisory Playbook for Fintech, Insurtech, and Digital Services Founders
Most fintech and insurtech startups spend months stuck in the fundraising maze while their competitors capture market share…
7 min read - VC-as-a-Service
From Noise to Signal: A Discipline-First Approach to Selective Investing in Dynamic Innovation Ecosystems
Selective investing in innovation ecosystems is not about chasing every opportunity that surfaces. You see signals in fast-moving markets, but most of what you hear is noise…
6 min read
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