Deutsche Telekom Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Comtech
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.
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.
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.
Where Deutsche Telekom-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Deutsche Telekom. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ElevenLabs | SB 777 | Software & Data | Brooklyn | Direct Investment | Deutsche Telekom — Corporate Self |
 Dialpad | SB 707 | Hardware & IoT | San Francisco | Program Investment | T-Mobile Ventures |
 GoStudent | SB 673 | Edtech | Vienna | Direct Investment | Deutsche Telekom — Corporate Self |
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