Telefónica Innovation Ventures: A corporate venture fund investing in tech startups globally, focusing on AI, 5G, cybersecurity, and more.
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Operating
2007
Madrid, Community of Madrid, ES
Telefónica Innovation Ventures (TIV) is Telefónica’s corporate venture fund, established to invest in and build strategic partnerships with tech startups that align with Telefónica’s global strategy. TIV focuses on sectors such as artificial intelligence, 5G, and cybersecurity. It invests directly in startups or through a network of leading venture capital funds in key markets for Telefónica. TIV has a portfolio comprising 10 directly invested startups and over 80 startups through 12 venture capital funds.
Notable affiliated individuals include executives from Telefónica who oversee the venture fund's strategic direction. TIV has achieved significant milestones by fostering innovation and growth within its portfolio companies, contributing to advancements in technology and telecommunications. Its impact is evident in the enhanced capabilities and market reach of the startups it supports, reinforcing Telefónica's position as a leader in tech innovation.
Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies5
Follow-on Investments2
Current Portfolio Count3
Total Portfolio Exits2
Top Investment Stages
Series D2 (33.3%)
Seed1 (16.7%)
Series A1 (16.7%)
Series C1 (16.7%)
Series E1 (16.7%)
Stage Mix
Series D 33%Seed 17%Series A 17%Series C 17%Series E 17%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
