What corporations need to know about strategic and financial venture returns
In our inaugural post in the What Corporations Need To Know series, I covered corporate venture capital – how common it is, why corporations should consider it, and how to develop an investment...
A century of innovation keeps Riddell ahead of the game
At TechNexus Venture Collaborative, we’re experts in corporate innovation. For a decade we’ve accelerated business opportunities between leading corporations and hundreds of startups, creating new...
NanoGraf lands $60M federal grant to build battery plant in Michigan
NanoGraf, backed by TechNexus Venture Collaborative, helps build longer-lasting and higher-power lithium-ion batteries. NanoGraf , a startup working to make lithium-ion batteries lighter and longer...
Streaming startup BoxCast makes it easy for churches and other orgs to go live
Image courtesy of BoxCast Some startup ideas begin in a coffee shop. Others in the garage. For streaming startup BoxCast, its story begins at a funeral home. More than a decade ago, Gordon Daily was...
Sage Clarity acquired by SmartSights
Sage Clarity, a provider of manufacturing data apps located at TeamWorking by TechNexus, works with companies in consumer packaged goods, aerospace, automotive and more. Sage Clarity, a maker of apps...
DubClub makes it easier for sports gamblers to find and follow betting experts
The startup raised a $7.5 million Series A round to help connect bettors with handicappers, who get paid for sharing their picks Photo by Amit Lahav on Unsplash DubClub , a Chicago startup that...
What startups need to know about building robust sales strategies
In this series, TechNexus provides insights on growth strategies for startups. Follow along with the entire series here . Building an effective sales strategy is crucial for any founder looking to...
What corporations need to know about sustainable mobility
In this series , TechNexus outlines ways corporations can stay innovative, defend against disruption, and better connect with startups. Planes, trains, and automobiles. Update that for 2024, and the...
How Backtrack's AI tool for conferences is supercharging sales conversations
Credit: Rawpixel Backtrack is building an AI tool to help capture every conversation you have at conferences or trade shows, making a better way to summarize the important talks exhibitors have with...
What startups need to know about pricing strategy
In this series, TechNexus provides insights on growth strategies for startups. Follow along with the entire series here . Crafting a pricing strategy takes time and discipline to implement...
What corporations need to know about building an innovation ecosystem
In this series , TechNexus outlines ways corporations can stay innovative, defend against disruption, and better connect with startups. At TechNexus, we talk a lot about building ecosystems. In fact,...
Battery startup Natrion lands $1.5M in Air Force contracts
Backed by TechNexus Venture Collaborative and Mark Cuban, Natrion is making high-performance, solid-state batteries Natrion's 85 mm-wide LISIC separator set up on a roll-to-roll line. Courtesy image....
H3X raises $20M to bring electric motors to aerospace, defense and other industries
TechNexus provided follow-on funding in the startup's Series A round, which included backing from Lockheed Martin Ventures, Infinite Capital and others. H3X Co-Founders Max Liben (CTO), Jason...
What startups need to know about understanding your market
In this series, TechNexus provides insights on growth strategies for startups. Follow along with the entire series here . As a founder, I once considered the obligatory “market sizing” slides in...
How Captain Experiences is making fishing trips as easy as booking an Uber
TechNexus-backed Captain Experiences is changing the way you find and book outdoor sports Captain Experiences founders Jonathan Newar (right) and Attison Barnes. Courtesy of Captain Experiences...
The role TechNexus plays in keeping Hawaii safe from wildfires
Dozens of wildfire detection sensors are now deployed throughout Hawaii thanks to a partnership between TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tech firm N5 Sensors, and the Department of Homeland Security...
What corporations need to know about generative AI
In this series , TechNexus outlines ways corporations can stay innovative, defend against disruption, and better connect with startups. Artificial Intelligence is all over the place right now. You...
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The role of computer vision in industrial AI strategy
Authored by TechNexus Fellow Holli Dobay and TechNexus Director Cristin Pacifico, this report examines the role computer vision plays in industrial AI Integrating advanced technologies like computer...
What startups need to know about growth strategies
Introducing a new series on growth strategies for startups. Every other week we'll provide insights on a new topic for startup growth, from understanding your market to building a sales strategy and...