Location: TBA
Corporate venture capital now accounts for one-third of all startup funding—and the top-tier programs are matching leading VCs in returns while delivering “capital++” advantages: market access, technical depth, and strategic partnerships that can accelerate portfolio growth. Yet even seasoned investors often find CVCs to be unpredictable partners, with opaque incentives and shifting priorities.
This session goes beyond the basics, breaking down the four distinct CVC models, their decision-making drivers, and how to quickly discern the 20% of high-performing programs that truly add value. Drawing on real-world case studies (Intel Capital, Xerox Ventures) and lessons from our own playbook at TDK Ventures, we’ll examine what drives success—and failure—in VC–CVC collaboration.
Gain a tested framework for selecting and structuring CVC partnerships, managing dual strategic–financial mandates, and leveraging corporate superpowers without getting caught in the friction. Then, through a live investment simulation and peer discussion, put that framework into practice—sharpening the nuanced decision-making needed to lead in a venture ecosystem where CVC and VC strategies are increasingly intertwined.
Contact for Questions
Nicolas Sauvage - nicolas.sauvage@tdk-ventures.com