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Orange Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Comtech

Orange is a digital operator that offers mobile and internet services in Europe and Africa, and corporate telecommunication services worldwide. The group operates under the brand name Orange Business Services, both in France and internationally, in the business communication and IT services markets. Orange Business Services offers a range of services to large corporates, local authorities, and SMEs in France, as well as to multinationals around the world, supporting the implementation of their communication projects. To do so, OBS offers a full range of voice and data, IT, and integrated services. The Orange Fabs is an international network of startup drivers that provides startups in the digital space with advice, training, and events, as well as resources and expertise. Orange was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Paris, France, with a presence in 30 countries.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Orange ranks #31 globally and #2 in France. It ranks #12 in the Software & Data industry and #8 in the Comtech subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#31
Industry
Software & Data
#12
Subindustry
Comtech
#8
National · France
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#2
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Key metrics

Orange Startup Activity Metrics

Orange has supported 66 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $6.6 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 6 active startup programs.

Overview

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

Orange has deployed more than $56 million in startup investments through Orange Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 6 active startup programs supporting 66 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Fintech. Its venture arm Orange Ventures has invested in over 55 startups.

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

Activity breakdown

Where Orange-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Orange. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

Orange Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Orange engages startups through 6 active programs, supporting 66 startups in total based on our database.

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Orange — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
7 startups
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Orange Agentic AI Challenge
Startup Activation
Startup Activation Program
Orange open-innovation challenge selecting agentic-AI startups; the two winners run pilot projects inside the Orange group.
Orange Fab
Orange Fab
Cohort Program · est. 2013
Cohort Program
Orange Fab is a 3-month accelerator program for startups ready for growth + distribution. We specialize in helping late-stage startups access strategic partnerships with Orange and corporate
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Orange OpenTech
Ecosystem Activation · est. 2023
Ecosystem Activation Program
Orange's flagship three-day innovation event at its Orange Gardens campus near Paris bringing together employees researchers partners clients start-ups and developers for demos and talks.
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Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP / POESAM)
Startup Activation · est. 2011
Startup Activation Program
Pan-African startup competition run by Orange since 2011 rewarding tech ventures with social and environmental impact across 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East.
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Orange Ventures
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
55 startups
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Orange

Orange's top 5 associated startups have raised 71% of the $6.6 billion raised in the last ten years across all 66 associated startups, led by Monzo at $3.5 billion. Orange is associated with 64 active startups and 2 exits. Orange Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 55 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Orange
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
MonzoMonzoSB 772FintechLondonDirect InvestmentOrange — Corporate Self
DeezerDeezerSB 722Software & DataParisDirect InvestmentOrange — Corporate Self
Jumia GroupJumia GroupSB 662Ecommerce & RetailLagosDirect InvestmentOrange — 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. Orange ranks #31 globally and #2 in France. It accounts for 1.7% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Software & Data industry and 13.8% of the activity generated by corporations in France. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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