Newton Venture Program Life-wide Learning: Rise of CVC

​Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) is growing fast, reshaping how startups get funded and how big companies tap into innovation. But what’s behind this shift, and what does it mean for founders and investors?

​Join the Newton Venture Program for a lively discussion on the rise of CVC, kicking off with Professor Gary Dushnitsky (London Business School), who will break down the basics of CVCs. Then, we’ll dive into a panel discussion, moderated by Olga Peters (ABB Motion Ventures), featuring:
🔹 Nicole LeBlanc – Woven Capital (Toyota’s CVC arm)
🔹 Remus Radvan – Wayra (Telefonica’s CVC arm)
🔹 James Mawson – Global Corporate Venturing (Training provider for CVCs)

​📅 Date: 25 March 2025, 17:00 London Time
📍 Location: Zoom
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​New to CVC? Here’s what it means
Corporate venture capital (CVC) is when a large company invests in startups to drive innovation and growth while also gaining access to new technologies or business models. Unlike traditional venture capital, which is purely financial, CVC often involves a deeper strategic relationship where the corporation offers not only funding but also resources, expertise, and market connections to help the startup scale.