Venture capital investment by corporations has had its ups and downs over the last 50 years but there are signs it is again resurgent.
Companies from Citrix Systems to Nike are looking to get close to start-ups and a relative newcomer to the venture scene, Google Ventures, was the top investor in venture-backed companies in the third quarter.
Now comes a report from the Boston Consulting Group, a global management consultant, declaring that the trend is real and lasting.
“Venture investing appears well on its way to establishing a firm foothold in the corporate world as companies look to nascent companies not just to generate financial returns but also to complement their R&D efforts, penetrate fast-growing emerging markets, and gain early access to potentially disruptive technologies and business models,” the report says.
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