Qualcomm Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Hardware & IoT · Hardware
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Qualcomm ranks #4 globally and #4 in the United States. It ranks #2 in the Hardware & IoT industry and #2 in the Hardware subindustry.
Qualcomm Startup Activity Metrics
Qualcomm has supported 427 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $173 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 7 active startup programs.
Explore Qualcomm's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
Qualcomm has deployed more than $5.5 billion in startup investments through Qualcomm 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 427 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Fintech. Its venture arm Qualcomm Ventures has invested in over 411 startups since it was founded in 2000.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Social & Leisure, categories where Qualcomm's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where Qualcomm-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Qualcomm. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Qualcomm Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
Qualcomm engages startups through 7 active programs, supporting 427 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with Qualcomm
Qualcomm's top 5 associated startups have raised 60% of the $173 billion raised in the last ten years across all 427 associated startups, led by Anthropic at $42.2 billion. Qualcomm is associated with 393 active startups and 34 exits. Qualcomm Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PayPal | SB 894 | Fintech | San Jose | Program Investment | Qualcomm Ventures |
 Zoom | SB 868 | Software & Data | San Jose | Program Investment | Qualcomm Ventures |
 Anthropic | SB 834 | Software & Data | San Francisco | Program Investment | Qualcomm Ventures |
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