Verizon Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Software & Data · Comtech
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Verizon ranks #153 globally and #60 in the United States. It ranks #37 in the Software & Data industry and #19 in the Comtech subindustry.
Verizon Startup Activity Metrics
Verizon has supported 77 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $4.4 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 4 active startup programs.
Explore Verizon's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
Verizon has deployed more than $1 billion in startup investments through Verizon Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 4 active startup programs supporting 77 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Fintech. Its venture arm Verizon Ventures has invested in over 66 startups since it was founded in 1990.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Social & Leisure, categories where Verizon's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where Verizon-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Verizon. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Verizon Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
Verizon engages startups through 4 active programs, supporting 77 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with Verizon
Verizon's top 5 associated startups have raised 38% of the $4.4 billion raised in the last ten years across all 77 associated startups, led by Optibus at $581 million. Verizon is associated with 74 active startups and 3 exits. Verizon Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crunchbase | SB 606 | Software & Data | San Francisco | Program Investment | Verizon Ventures |
 Brit + Co | SB 541 | Ecommerce & Retail | San Francisco | Program Investment | Verizon Ventures |
 Versa Networks | SB 540 | Software & Data | San Jose | Program Investment | Verizon Ventures |
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