CVC in Corporate Malaysia: Lessons from Sunway Group

Mr Matt van Leeuwen, Chief Innovation Officer, Sunway Group

12-Dec-24 09:15

CVC in Corporate Malaysia: Lessons from Sunway Group

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How can corporate venture capital (CVC) drive innovation in Malaysia? In this episode, Matt Van Leeuwen, Chief Innovation Officer at Sunway Group, discusses Sunway’s journey into CVC and how it fits into their broader innovation strategy. He shares lessons learned, including the value of investing in established fund managers before starting your own venture fund, and highlights why CVC should be a part of every corporate’s growth strategy despite the risks.

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