8_Corporate Venturing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between ‘strategic’, ‘financial’, and ‘hybrid’ CVCs
A
Strategic: focus on investments that support the parent company’s growth
Financial: aim to maximize financial returns, less dependent on parent company
Hybrid: blend financial returns with strategic value
2
Q
What are disadvantages of corporate venture capital?
A
- Dependence on mother organization
- Slow deals
- Cannibalizing investor competition
3
Q
How do you make CVCs work?
A
- Fail early, fail cheap
- Stick to your commitments
