Ericsson Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Comtech
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Ericsson ranks #97 globally and #4 in Sweden. It ranks #25 in the Software & Data industry and #10 in the Comtech subindustry.
Ericsson Startup Activity Metrics
Ericsson has supported 44 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $4.5 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.
Explore Ericsson's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
Ericsson has deployed more than $100 million in startup investments through Ericsson Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 44 startups worldwide across industries such as Fintech, Hardware & IoT, Social & Leisure, and Software & Data. Its venture arm Ericsson Ventures has invested in over 37 startups since it was founded in 1876.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Transportation, categories where Ericsson's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where Ericsson-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Ericsson. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Ericsson Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
Ericsson engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 44 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with Ericsson
Ericsson's top 5 associated startups have raised 54% of the $4.5 billion raised in the last ten years across all 44 associated startups, led by Einride at $692 million. Ericsson is associated with 37 active startups and 7 exits. Ericsson Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Matterport | SB 664 | Hardware & IoT | Mountain View | Program Investment | Ericsson Ventures |
 Hiya | SB 574 | Software & Data | Seattle | Program Investment | Ericsson Ventures |
 Menlo Security | SB 546 | Software & Data | Palo Alto | Program Investment | Ericsson Ventures |
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