TELUS Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Comtech
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, TELUS ranks #36 globally and #1 in Canada. It ranks #13 in the Software & Data industry and #9 in the Comtech subindustry.
TELUS Startup Activity Metrics
TELUS has supported 130 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $5.7 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 3 active startup programs.
Explore TELUS's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
TELUS has deployed more than $532 million in startup investments through TELUS Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 3 active startup programs supporting 130 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Fintech. Its venture arm TELUS Ventures has invested in over 106 startups since it was founded in 2001.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Healthtech, categories where TELUS's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where TELUS-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with TELUS. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
TELUS Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
TELUS engages startups through 3 active programs, supporting 130 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with TELUS
TELUS's top 5 associated startups have raised 49% of the $5.7 billion raised in the last ten years across all 130 associated startups, led by Mona at $1.1 billion. TELUS is associated with 124 active startups and 6 exits. TELUS Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Luma AI | SB 623 | Software & Data | Palo Alto | Program Investment | TELUS Ventures |
 Sonder | SB 588 | Social & Leisure | San Francisco | Program Investment | TELUS Ventures |
 TechSee | SB 562 | Software & Data | Herzliya | Program Investment | TELUS Ventures |
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