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Deutsche Telekom Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Comtech

Deutsche Telekom provides telecommunications and information and communication technology (ICT) services, including mobile connectivity, fixed broadband, internet, and IPTV offerings. The company supports business clients with network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, and digital transformation solutions through its T‑Systems division. It develops IoT connectivity services such as LTE-M, NB‑IoT, 5G, and satellite-based systems for global device integration. Deutsche Telekom also provides developer-focused communication APIs and platform tools to build voice and messaging applications. The company invests in expanding mobile and fiber networks and participates in digital policy and sustainability initiatives.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Deutsche Telekom ranks #150 globally and #10 in Germany. It ranks #35 in the Software & Data industry and #17 in the Comtech subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#150
Industry
Software & Data
#35
Subindustry
Comtech
#17
National · Germany
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#10
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Key metrics

Deutsche Telekom Startup Activity Metrics

Deutsche Telekom has supported 30 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $6.7 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Deutsche Telekom's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

Deutsche Telekom has deployed more than $655 million in startup investments through Deutsche Telekom — Corporate Self and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 30 startups worldwide across industries such as Edtech, Fintech, Hardware & IoT, and Social & Leisure. Its venture arm Deutsche Telekom — Corporate Self has invested in over 17 startups.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Fintech, categories where Deutsche Telekom's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Deutsche Telekom-associated startups operate

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Programs & CVC

Deutsche Telekom Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Deutsche Telekom engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 30 startups in total based on our database.

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Deutsche Telekom — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
17 startups
Deutsche Telekom Strategic Investments
Deutsche Telekom Strategic Investments
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 1997
Investment Program
Deutsche Telekom Strategic Investments and its portfolio is managed by Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners, the investment management group of Deutsche Telekom: www.telekom-capital.com
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Deutsche Telekom

Deutsche Telekom's top 5 associated startups have raised 74% of the $6.7 billion raised in the last ten years across all 30 associated startups, led by Figure at $1.9 billion. Deutsche Telekom is associated with 29 active startups and 1 exit. Deutsche Telekom — Corporate Self supports the largest number of startups, with 17 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Deutsche Telekom
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
ElevenLabsElevenLabsSB 777Software & DataBrooklynDirect InvestmentDeutsche Telekom — Corporate Self
DialpadDialpadSB 707Hardware & IoTSan FranciscoProgram InvestmentT-Mobile Ventures
GoStudentGoStudentSB 673EdtechViennaDirect InvestmentDeutsche Telekom — Corporate Self
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. Deutsche Telekom ranks #150 globally and #10 in Germany. It accounts for 0.4% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Software & Data industry and 2.2% of the activity generated by corporations in Germany. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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