KPN Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Comtech
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, KPN ranks #145 globally and #4 in The Netherlands. It ranks #34 in the Software & Data industry and #16 in the Comtech subindustry.
KPN Startup Activity Metrics
KPN has supported 32 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $1.6 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 1 active startup programs.
Explore KPN's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
KPN has deployed more than $212 million in startup investments through KPN Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 1 active startup program supporting 32 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Fintech. Its venture arm KPN Ventures has invested in over 32 startups since it was founded in 2015.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Healthtech, categories where KPN's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where KPN-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with KPN. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
KPN Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
KPN engages startups through 1 active program, supporting 32 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with KPN
KPN's top 5 associated startups have raised 71% of the $1.6 billion raised in the last ten years across all 32 associated startups, led by ElevenLabs at $562 million. KPN is associated with 29 active startups and 3 exits. KPN Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 32 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 | Program Investment | KPN Ventures |
 Airalo | SB 619 | Software & Data | Singapore City | Program Investment | KPN Ventures |
 Perlego | SB 595 | Edtech | London | Program Investment | KPN Ventures |
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