Corporate venture capital (CVC) refers to investments made by established companies in start-ups or young, high-growth companies. The aim is not only to generate a financial return, but above all to gain access to innovations, technologies and new business models.
Unlike traditional venture capital investors, corporates often also pursue strategic objectives, such as further developing their own products or tapping into new markets.
Typical objectives of corporate venture capital are:
- Access to innovative technologies and business models
- Expanding our own innovation pipeline
- early identification of market trends
- Building strategic partnerships
- Promoting collaboration between start-ups and large corporations
CVC offers several advantages for start-ups:
- Access to capital at early and later stages
- Use of infrastructure, expertise and resources
- Market access via established distribution networks
- greater credibility in the market
- potential long-term strategic partnerships
At the same time, it is important to strike a good balance between the interests of the start-up and the corporate entity, as their strategic objectives and pace may differ.
innoWerft supports start-ups in identifying suitable investors and corporate partners, establishing structured collaborations and structuring strategic investments in such a way that they effectively combine growth, scalability and independence.