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Telecom Italia Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Comtech

Telecom Italia offers technological infrastructures and platforms in which voice and data are converted into advanced telecommunications services as well as the latest ICT and Media solutions. The company develops optic-fiber fixed-line network infrastructure, which is made available to the market, both through a capillary presence over the whole national territory and through Sparkle at the international level. It also offers services and products of mobile and fixed-line telephony for communication and entertainment and accompanies small and medium enterprises towards digitalization through a portfolio that is personalized to their needs.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Telecom Italia ranks #191 globally and #2 in Italy. It ranks #43 in the Software & Data industry and #21 in the Comtech subindustry.

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Corporate Startup Activity Index
#191
Industry
Software & Data
#43
Subindustry
Comtech
#21
National · Italy
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#2
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Telecom Italia Startup Activity Metrics

Telecom Italia has supported 18 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $1 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.

Overview

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

Telecom Italia has deployed more than $2.8 million in startup investments through TIM Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 18 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Fintech. Its venture arm TIM Ventures has invested in over 17 startups since it was founded in 1995.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Marketing & Sales, categories where Telecom Italia's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Telecom Italia-associated startups operate

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

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Programs & CVC

Telecom Italia Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Telecom Italia engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 18 startups in total based on our database.

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TIM Ventures
TIM Ventures
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 1995
Investment Program
TIM Ventures prefers to invest in the internet, digital life, mobile evolution, e-learning, and green technology sectors. The company provides startups with consulting services and support. I
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Telecom Italia

Telecom Italia's top 5 associated startups have raised 99% of the $1 billion raised in the last ten years across all 18 associated startups, led by Satispay at $942 million. Telecom Italia is associated with 18 active startups. TIM Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 17 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Telecom Italia
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
SatispaySatispaySB 640FintechMilanProgram InvestmentTIM Ventures
WeSchoolWeSchoolSB 473EdtechMilanProgram InvestmentTIM Ventures
WebidooWebidooSB 318Marketing & SalesMilanProgram InvestmentTIM Ventures
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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. Telecom Italia ranks #191 globally and #2 in Italy. It accounts for 0.3% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Software & Data industry and 28.2% of the activity generated by corporations in Italy. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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