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Beyond the Check: How Corporate Venture Capital Opens Doors to…

How can founders turn corporate investment into a launchpad for new markets? That was the question at “CVC: From Strategic Investment to Exit,” a panel hosted by The Vertical in collaboration with the international accelerator Elpis Labs.
Aug 6, 2026 0 5 min read
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Ireland’s Manna Takes Drone Delivery to the U.S. Following $50M…

Irish drone delivery startup Manna is making its U.S. debut with a large-scale launch in Tulsa, Oklahoma, just three months after raising a $50 million Series B to accelerate its American expansion.
Jul 9, 2026 0 3 min read
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WMF Returns to Italy with Record 800 Exhibitors and 3,000…

We Make Future (WMF) will hold its largest edition to date in Bologna, Italy, from June 24–26, bringing together more than 800 exhibitors and 3,000 startups from around the world. The event will feature more than 20 international pavilions, including the U.S., and 50 trade delegations representing countries across…
Jun 15, 2026 0 2 min read