Overview eiicon Corporation, operator of one of Japan's largest open innovation platforms 'AUBA,' has announced the release of 'CVC Evolution 2026: Complete Data Collection of 117 CVCs' (this dataset) through XSprout, a joint venture with Spiral Innovation Partners.

Background and Purpose While CVC has gained attention as a means for creating new businesses, many firms face challenges such as balancing investments with business collaboration, measuring outcomes, and coordinating with internal business units. This survey targets 117 large Japanese enterprises with experience in minority investments in startups, aiming to quantitatively identify how operational approaches influence performance.

Key Survey Points Using XSprout's proprietary diagnostic framework, 'Corporate Venturing Finder,' the survey analyzed results from nine perspectives. It suggested that beyond quantitative indicators like investment volume or years of activity, the following foundational elements are critical for success: - Availability of specialized personnel to handle post-investment collaboration. - Preparation of receiving structures within business units. - Design of performance indicators and training environments.

Dataset Overview - Title: CVC Evolution 2026: Complete Data Collection of 117 CVCs - Target: CVC and new business managers at large Japanese companies (117 firms) - Format: PDF (17 pages) - Issuer: XSprout Inc. - Access: https://forms.office.com/r/Q9HkZq1krp

Event Information To coincide with the publication, an event series will explore key themes. The first session will analyze the current landscape of Japanese CVCs based on the data and share real-world challenges and insights from industry practitioners.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Survey
  • Organizations: Spiral Innovation Partners
  • Products / services: AUBA / Corporate Venturing Finder