CVC Investment Programs

October 30-31, 2024
9 AM - 5 PM CET

This in-person course is held in Frankfurt.

Daily breakfast and lunch are provided. All participants are invited to a networking dinner the evening of October 30.

This course is run alongside the GCV Connect event in Frankfurt.

About the Program

Today’s Corporate Venture Capitalists (CVCs) are playing an increasingly influential and high value role in the global investment ecosystem, participating in more than 25% of Venture Capital (VC) deals. It is, however, a challenging job. Corporate Venturing programs operate professionally in a complex set of interdependent ecosystems involving both internal and external stakeholders, with unique financial and strategic mandates. Integrating an understanding of the Venture Capital ‘rules of the game’ with an appreciation for the nuances and requirements of strategic investing is fundamental to CV program professionalism and impact.

What is CVC Investment Programs?

CVC Investment Programs is a cohort-based masterclass which explores key elements for designing, building, and optimizing CVC programs. The course is a fast-paced combination of self paced materials, video case studies, models and market resources enriched by facilitated live discussions.

  • Provides both new and established units the chance to dip into a range of CVC charters, operating models and team structures informed by industry trends and insights

  • Illustrates key VC and CVC industry concepts through best practice program case studies and expert panels across CV program types and maturity phases

  • Explores nuances for strategic investors participating in the VC investment process (CVC deal management, term sheets, cap tables, due diligence, board/observer roles)

  • Broadens perspectives on key success factors for meeting the new high bar for CVC professionalism

  • Promotes engagement with startup, CVC and legal role models, and networking with peers from other corporations to share experiences, challenges and best practices

$2,000 per person for live online course delivery or $3,500 per person for in person course delivery.

Group discounts and Leadership Society member discounts available – contact courses@gcvinstitute.com for more information.

October 30, 2024
9AM - 5PM CET

    • Meet the Experts: Rob Coppedge, Echo Health Ventures

    • Breakout: CVC Role and Operating Model

    • Meet the Experts: George Hoyem, In-Q-Tel

    • Panel: Startups & Strategics - What Works, What Doesn’t

    • Meet the Experts: Bill Taranto, Merck Sharp & Dohme Global Heath Innovation Fund

    • Panel: Developing Investment Themes

October 31, 2024
9AM - 5PM CET

    • Meet the Experts: David Hayes, ex-bp ventures

    • Meet the Experts: Mark Radcliffe / Jennifer Lee / Jeff Baglio, DLA Piper

    • Panel: CVC and VC Investment Process

    • Meet the Experts: Jody Thelander, BMG

    • Meet the Experts: Citi Ventures, Intel Capital

    • Breakout: What does ‘strategic’ mean?