IBM Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Enterprise Technology
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, IBM ranks #7 globally and #7 in the United States. It ranks #4 in the Software & Data industry and #1 in the Enterprise Technology subindustry.
IBM Startup Activity Metrics
IBM has supported 59 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $13.2 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 7 active startup programs.
Explore IBM's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
IBM has deployed more than $500 million in startup investments through IBM Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 7 active startup programs supporting 59 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Fintech, and Foodtech. Its venture arm IBM Ventures has invested in over 52 startups since it was founded in 2020.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Fintech, and Hardware & IoT, categories where IBM's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where IBM-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with IBM. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
IBM Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
IBM engages startups through 7 active programs, supporting 59 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with IBM
IBM's top 5 associated startups have raised 74% of the $13.2 billion raised in the last ten years across all 59 associated startups, led by Mistral AI at $4.6 billion. IBM is associated with 56 active startups and 3 exits. IBM Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mistral AI | SB 747 | Software & Data | Paris | Direct Investment | IBM Ventures |
 Hugging Face | SB 741 | Software & Data | New York | Direct Investment | IBM Ventures |
 Cohesity | SB 645 | Hardware & IoT | San Jose | Direct Investment | IBM Ventures |
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