CVC under pressure: challenges and exit strategies for the startup investment business

09.04.2025

Corporate venture capital (CVC) is in a state of flux. Companies that previously invested specifically in start-ups in order to promote innovation and secure strategic advantages are increasingly rethinking their investment strategies.

What are the reasons for this retreat and what options are available to companies wishing to realign their CVC strategy? Our lawyer, Sebastian Frech, an expert in M&A and venture capital, has analysed the current market development together with Martin Sondenheimer and Ulrich Seitz. In their guest article for VentureCapital Magazine, they show which challenges companies must now overcome and which exit strategies are available.

Read the full article in the e-paper or as a PDF under Downloads.

VentureCapital Magazin Issue 3/2025, p. 20-21

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