Thomson Reuters Announces New $150M Corporate Venture Capital Fund
Thomson Reuters (NYSE/TSX: TRI) has announced the launch of its second Corporate Venture Capital Fund, valued at $150 million. This new fund builds upon the success of its first $100 million fund launched in 2021. Operating as Thomson Reuters Ventures, Fund 2 will target Series A investments in early-stage technology companies across Legal Technology, Tax & Accounting, Fintech, Risk Fraud & Compliance, and News & Media markets.
The first fund has already made 23 investments, including Materia, an agentic AI company that was later acquired by Thomson Reuters. The new fund will maintain a focus on financial discipline and companies developing technologies addressing professional challenges, particularly in Gen AI applications. The initiative is part of Thomson Reuters' 'Build, Partner, Buy' strategy, aiming to strengthen its leadership position in professional technology solutions.
Thomson Reuters (NYSE/TSX: TRI) ha annunciato il lancio del suo secondo Fondo di Venture Capital Aziendale, del valore di 150 milioni di dollari. Questo nuovo fondo si basa sul successo del primo fondo da 100 milioni di dollari lanciato nel 2021. Operando come Thomson Reuters Ventures, il Fondo 2 si concentrerà su investimenti di Serie A in aziende tecnologiche in fase iniziale nei settori della Tecnologia Legale, Fisco e Contabilità, Fintech, Rischi di Frode e Compliance, e Mercati di Notizie e Media.
Il primo fondo ha già effettuato 23 investimenti, tra cui Materia, un'azienda di intelligenza artificiale agentic che è stata successivamente acquisita da Thomson Reuters. Il nuovo fondo manterrà un focus sulla disciplina finanziaria e su aziende che sviluppano tecnologie per affrontare le sfide professionali, in particolare nelle applicazioni di Gen AI. L'iniziativa fa parte della strategia 'Costruire, Collaborare, Comprare' di Thomson Reuters, volta a rafforzare la propria posizione di leadership nelle soluzioni tecnologiche professionali.
Thomson Reuters (NYSE/TSX: TRI) ha anunciado el lanzamiento de su segundo Fondo de Capital de Riesgo Corporativo, valorado en 150 millones de dólares. Este nuevo fondo se basa en el éxito de su primer fondo de 100 millones de dólares lanzado en 2021. Operando como Thomson Reuters Ventures, el Fondo 2 se enfocará en inversiones de Serie A en empresas tecnológicas en sus primeras etapas en los sectores de Tecnología Legal, Fiscalidad y Contabilidad, Fintech, Riesgo de Fraude y Cumplimiento, y Medios de Noticias.
El primer fondo ya ha realizado 23 inversiones, incluyendo Materia, una empresa de inteligencia artificial que fue adquirida posteriormente por Thomson Reuters. El nuevo fondo mantendrá un enfoque en la disciplina financiera y en empresas que desarrollan tecnologías para abordar los desafíos profesionales, especialmente en aplicaciones de Gen AI. La iniciativa es parte de la estrategia 'Construir, Asociar, Comprar' de Thomson Reuters, que busca fortalecer su posición de liderazgo en soluciones tecnológicas profesionales.
Thomson Reuters (NYSE/TSX: TRI)는 1억 5천만 달러 규모의 두 번째 기업 벤처 캐피탈 펀드를 출범한다고 발표했습니다. 이 새로운 펀드는 2021년에 출범한 첫 번째 1억 달러 펀드의 성공을 바탕으로 하고 있습니다. Thomson Reuters Ventures로 운영되는 펀드 2는 법률 기술, 세금 및 회계, 핀테크, 사기 및 규정 준수 리스크, 뉴스 및 미디어 시장 등 초기 단계의 기술 기업에 대한 시리즈 A 투자에 집중할 것입니다.
첫 번째 펀드는 이미 23건의 투자 를 진행하였으며, 여기에는 나중에 Thomson Reuters에 인수된 에이전틱 AI 회사인 Materia도 포함됩니다. 새로운 펀드는 재무 규율과 전문적인 도전 과제를 해결하는 기술을 개발하는 기업에 집중할 것입니다. 특히, Gen AI 애플리케이션에 대한 초점을 맞출 것입니다. 이 계획은 Thomson Reuters의 'Build, Partner, Buy'(구축, 파트너십, 구매) 전략의 일환으로, 전문 기술 솔루션에서의 리더십을 강화하려는 목표를 가지고 있습니다.
Thomson Reuters (NYSE/TSX: TRI) a annoncé le lancement de son deuxième Fonds de Capital-Risque d’Entreprise, d'une valeur de 150 millions de dollars. Ce nouveau fonds s'appuie sur le succès de son premier fonds de 100 millions de dollars, lancé en 2021. Agissant en tant que Thomson Reuters Ventures, le Fonds 2 visera des investissements de Série A dans des entreprises technologiques en phase de démarrage, dans les secteurs de la Technologie Juridique, de la Fiscalité et de la Comptabilité, du Fintech, des Risques de Fraude et de Conformité, et des Marchés de News et des Médias.
Le premier fonds a déjà réalisé 23 investissements, dont Materia, une entreprise d'IA agentique qui a ensuite été acquise par Thomson Reuters. Le nouveau fonds maintiendra un accent sur la discipline financière et sur les entreprises développant des technologies répondant à des défis professionnels, notamment dans les applications d'IA Générative. Cette initiative fait partie de la stratégie 'Construire, Partenariat, Achat' de Thomson Reuters, visant à renforcer sa position de leader dans les solutions technologiques professionnelles.
Thomson Reuters (NYSE/TSX: TRI) hat die Einführung seines zweiten Unternehmens-Venture-Capital-Fonds im Wert von 150 Millionen Dollar bekannt gegeben. Dieser neue Fonds baut auf dem Erfolg des ersten Fonds in Höhe von 100 Millionen Dollar auf, der 2021 aufgelegt wurde. Als Thomson Reuters Ventures tätig, wird Fonds 2 auf Serie-A-Investitionen in frühe Technologieunternehmen in den Bereichen Rechtstechnologie, Steuer- und Buchhaltungswesen, Fintech, Betrugs- und Risikomanagement sowie Nachrichten- und Medienmärkte abzielen.
Der erste Fonds hat bereits 23 Investitionen getätigt, darunter Materia, ein agenter AI-Unternehmen, das später von Thomson Reuters übernommen wurde. Der neue Fonds wird den Fokus auf finanzielle Disziplin legen und auf Unternehmen setzen, die Technologien entwickeln, um professionelle Herausforderungen zu bewältigen, insbesondere im Bereich der Gen-AI-Anwendungen. Die Initiative ist Teil der Strategie 'Build, Partner, Buy' von Thomson Reuters, die darauf abzielt, die Führungsposition im Bereich professioneller Technologielösungen zu stärken.
- Launch of larger $150M venture fund, up from previous $100M fund
- Successful track record with 23 investments from first fund
- Strategic acquisition of Materia enhancing AI capabilities
- Focused investment strategy in core business areas
- None.
Insights
The launch of Thomson Reuters' second
Several key strategic elements make this announcement particularly noteworthy:
- Strategic Portfolio Enhancement: The focus on Series A investments in Legal Tech, Tax & Accounting, Fintech and Risk Management aligns perfectly with Thomson Reuters' core competencies while providing early access to transformative technologies.
- Value Creation Mechanism: The Materia acquisition exemplifies their successful strategy of identifying, investing in and potentially acquiring innovative companies that can be integrated into their product suite, creating immediate value for their extensive professional services customer base.
- Market Timing: The launch comes at a important moment when generative AI is reshaping professional services. This positions Thomson Reuters to capitalize on emerging technologies while maintaining their market leadership.
- Risk-Adjusted Returns: The corporate venture model allows Thomson Reuters to achieve both strategic and financial returns, reducing risk through strategic alignment while maintaining upside potential through equity investments.
For investors, this represents a well-structured approach to innovation that could drive long-term value creation through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, while maintaining Thomson Reuters' competitive position in rapidly evolving markets.
Continuing to operate under the name Thomson Reuters Ventures, Fund 2 will focus on early-stage technology companies across Legal Technology, Tax & Accounting, Fintech, Risk Fraud & Compliance, and News & Media markets.
Thomson Reuters Ventures will continue to invest in companies shaping the future of professional work, aligning emerging technologies with the company's mission to bring its customers products that empower informed decisions and efficient workflows.
Doubling Down on Innovation
"Thomson Reuters Ventures is a pivotal component of the company's 'Build, Partner, Buy' strategy. Fund 2 underscores our commitment to maintaining a leadership position by investing in innovative companies that align with our strategic focus," said Tamara Steffens, Managing Director, Thomson Reuters Ventures. "Through this larger fund, we're expanding our ability to identify and support companies at the forefront of change."
Thomson Reuters Ventures has already made 23 investments through its first fund. Notable successes include the investment in Materia, an agentic AI company later acquired by Thomson Reuters to enhance its AI capabilities for tax, audit, and accounting professionals.
Strategic Focus Areas
Fund 2 will target Series A investments, with flexibility to explore earlier and later-stage opportunities. The Thomson Reuters Ventures investment approach will continue to be one of financial discipline, focusing on companies developing technologies that address the most pressing challenges faced by professionals today, including realizing the transformative potential of Gen AI.
"Our investment strategy goes beyond financial returns," said Steffens. "We're committed to fostering innovation guided by the needs of our customers and the broader professional markets we serve. By collaborating with visionary founders, we can help scale transformative solutions while reinforcing our leadership in professional technology."
Supporting Visionary Founders
"Thomson Reuters Ventures and their investment in Truewind has been instrumental in our growth," said Alex Lee, CEO of Truewind. "Their thoughtful partnership and expertise helped us develop a strategic relationship with the Thomson Reuters tax and accounting software team, accelerating our ability to deliver value to customers."
For more information about Thomson Reuters Ventures, please visit https://www.trventures.com/
Thomson Reuters
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Contacts
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