Corporate venture capital investments (CVCs) now represent more than a fifth of global venture. Many traditional investors have strong opinions about corporate venture capital projects, claiming that corporates’ role is to buy, not back, other companies. This approach, however, overlooks the benefits of corporate investment, especially in times of dwindling capital flows and more cautious investors. With the combination of capital and expertise, corporates can execute strong startup deals and deliver value to them faster. Despite their size, corporations can be surprisingly agile, the majority have reacted to and mirrored changes in the startup space, helping to raise the bar for CVC investments. At Wayra X, we’ve adapted our strategy to ensure that we evolve as the startup ecosystem does. . . .
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