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A year of learning at InMotion Ventures – Mike Smeed returns to CVC Unplugged
What does a year of learning look like at corporate VC unit? Last September, I had the pleasure on this …
When not to take a corporate’s money: four reasons to pass on corporate venture capital
As the funding environment for startups remains challenging, corporate venture capital (CVC) has become a popular — and for many …
Why is it so hard for next-gen materials to scale? Stephanies Downs speaks to Vogue Business
Every year, the Future Fabrics Expo descends on London, with hundreds of exhibitors all hoping to secure commercial partnerships that …
Uncaged Innovations raise $5.6M to develop a sustainable leather alternative
UNCAGED Innovations aren't slowing down in their mission to disrupt every industry that relies on leather. The team have secured …
Mike Smeed, MD of InMotion Ventures, is among the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2024 Powerlist.
Mike Smeed InMotion Ventures was launched by automotive manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in 2016. Over the past 12 months, …
InMotion Ventures participates in CesiumAstro’s $65M Funding Round
CesiumAstro closes $65 million Series B+ funding round led by Trousdale Ventures, with backing from Development Bank of Japan and …
A wave of AI ‘acquihires’ is coming. Here’s who could be looking for deals
AI M&A activity is on the rise, with 55 exits recorded in Q1 of 2024, Against this backdrop, Business Insider …
Corporate Venture Capital at JLR: the FundShack, with Mike Smeed
Mike Smeed is managing director of InMotion Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of Jaguar Land Rover. In this episode of …
Is 2024 panning out the way startups and investors expected? Louis Fearn speaks to UKTN
After a challenging 2023, there were higher hopes for what this year may hold for UK startups looking to raise …