Silicon Valley Bank – State of CVC 2025

The main theme of the report is the evolution of corporate venture capital (CVC) in 2025, including changes in fund strategies and corporate priorities, especially in the context of the influence of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

Key findings include: CVCs are striving for greater independence and focusing on early-stage investments. There is a growing use of secondary markets to provide liquidity. Investments in AI have significantly increased, accounting for 28% of all CVC-backed deals. Dependence on corporate parents remains a challenge, especially for new funds. Bureaucratic hurdles and internal inefficiencies slow down deal execution.