Apple Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Hardware & IoT · Consumer Electronics
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Apple ranks #21 globally and #14 in the United States. It ranks #8 in the Hardware & IoT industry and #4 in the Consumer Electronics subindustry.
Apple Startup Activity Metrics
Apple has supported 39 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $4.2 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 7 active startup programs.
Explore Apple's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
Apple has deployed more than $100 million in startup investments through Apple — Corporate Self and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 7 active startup programs supporting 39 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Fintech. Its venture arm Apple — Corporate Self has invested in over 8 startups.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Energy & Environment, and Hardware & IoT, categories where Apple's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where Apple-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Apple. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Apple Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
Apple engages startups through 7 active programs, supporting 39 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with Apple
Apple's top 5 associated startups have raised 98% of the $4.2 billion raised in the last ten years across all 39 associated startups, led by Didi Global at $3.8 billion. Apple is associated with 38 active startups and 1 exit. Apple's Impact Accelerator supports the largest number of startups, with 30 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UnitedMasters | SB 587 | Social & Leisure | New York | Direct Investment | Apple — Corporate Self |
 FreightWaves | SB 576 | Software & Data | Chattanooga | Direct Investment | Apple — Corporate Self |
 Inspectorio | SB 456 | Ecommerce & Retail | Minneapolis | Cohort | Apple's Impact Accelerator |
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