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74% of corporate venture investors prefer investing early.
Key takeaways
SVB partnered with Counterpart Ventures to debunk common myths about the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) ecosystem.
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74% of survey respondents target pre-seed and early-stage companies
However, the ongoing myth is that CVCs only invest at later stages when the investment has been de-risked.
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49% of respondents lead at least 30% of the deals they participate in, and 70% have the ability to take active board seats
The myth is that CVCs don’t lead deals, and don’t have board influence.
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50% of respondents disclosed active LP positions in other venture funds
The myth is that a small number of CVCs take LP positions.
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Co-authored by Counterpart Ventures and SVB
This report was developed by Counterpart Ventures in partnership with SVB.
Mark Gallagher
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Co-Head of Investor Coverage
Mark Gallagher is co-head of the investor coverage practice. He and his team provide tailored services, industry insights and strategic guidance to top investors in the innovation economy.
Melina Bergkamp
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Melina Bergkamp is a Director for SVB’s corporate relationship management team. Melina is responsible for SVB’s relationships with the VC, Corporate Development & Innovation divisions.
Charlie Walker
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Managing Director, VCRM
Charlie is an MD on SVB’s Investor Coverage team. A UK native based in Boston, he’s responsible for managing many VC and CVC relationships in the US and Europe.