CVC on the cap table | European Women in VC

​Bringing a corporate venture capital (CVC) investor on board can open many doors, access to markets, networks, and know-how, but it also raises important question: Does a CVC presence close doors to other VCs or, even worse, to potential customers?

​Have you asked yourself this question? ✅ If yes – this session is for you.

​Together with Gitte Bedford VP at Bosch Ventures, we’ll discuss:

​🔵 What terms to expect from a CVC
🔵 Whether to agree or not on exclusivity
🔵 Practical do’s & don’ts from real cases

​The session will be moderated by Iwona Cymerman, Managing Partner at FundingBox Deep Tech Fund & Venture Partner at European Women in VC

​About the speaker:

​Gitte Bedford, Vice President, Based in Bosch Ventures' Stuttgart office, Gitte is responsible for evaluating and executing investment opportunities in a variety of fields with a particular focus on software, specifically the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security. Gitte is an experienced professional with a strong financial background. After starting her career at Robert Bosch in corporate treasury, she progressed to positions as Managing Director of Robert Bosch Finance Plc near London, UK, Director Finance for Bosch's Asia-Pacific operations in Shanghai, China, and joined Bosch's VC group in 2009. Gitte holds a Diploma degree in Business Informatics from HTW Berlin and a MSc in Finance from Strathclyde University, Glasgow, U.K.

​About the host:

​​​​Iwona Cymerman is a scientist turned entrepreneur and VC deep tech fund manager with a strong commitment to supporting high-impact companies. Passionate about fostering meaningful connections, embracing curiosity, and continuous learning. Dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the VC landscape. Iwona is also member of EWVC.

​​​European Women in VC is the most powerful network of female-led and co-led VC funds in the region. We work towards increasing the number of women in VC management roles by giving access to reputable LPs and pushing policy and advocacy work with stakeholders including annual research publications.

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