SAP Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Enterprise Technology
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, SAP ranks #18 globally and #1 in Germany. It ranks #6 in the Software & Data industry and #5 in the Enterprise Technology subindustry.
SAP Startup Activity Metrics
SAP has supported 240 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $50.2 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 5 active startup programs.
Explore SAP's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
SAP has deployed more than $275 million in startup investments through SAP.iO and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 5 active startup programs supporting 240 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Fintech, and Foodtech. Its venture arm SAP.iO has invested in over 217 startups since it was founded in 2017.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Fintech, categories where SAP's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where SAP-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with SAP. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
SAP Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
SAP engages startups through 5 active programs, supporting 240 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with SAP
SAP's top 5 associated startups have raised 89% of the $50.2 billion raised in the last ten years across all 240 associated startups, led by Anthropic at $42.2 billion. SAP is associated with 235 active startups and 5 exits. SAP.iO supports the largest number of startups, with 217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Anthropic | SB 834 | Software & Data | San Francisco | Direct Investment | SAP corporate venture investments |
 Paradox | SB 730 | Software & Data | Scottsdale | Program Investment | SAP.iO |
 Runa | SB 621 | Fintech | London | Program Investment | SAP.iO |
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