Rotterdam - Melbourne | Netherlands
| Investor Type | Firm |
| Type of Fund | Corporate VC |
| Industries | IT (& TMT) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • IoT (& Wearables) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Mobile Apps • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobile |
| Stages | Early, Seed, Series A |
| Investing | United Kingdom • Germany • France • Netherlands • Belgium |
| Investment Range | €500,000 - €3,500,000 |
What is KPN Ventures?
KPN Ventures acts as the corporate venture capital arm of KPN, engaging with innovative technology companies and providing them with not only capital, but also expertise, network, and customer channels. They concentrate on early growth-stage companies within Europe, particularly in Internet of Things (IoT), Connected Home, Digital Healthcare, Cyber Security, Over the Top (OTT) Services, Cloud Computing, Data & Analytics, Mobile/Video Services, and Networking Technology.
From their headquarters in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, KPN Ventures commits investments ranging between €500,000 and €3,500,000 for minority stakes, aiming to build long-term relationships and external exits instead of acquisitions. They participate in series A, B, and C funding rounds, focusing on products and services relevant to KPN's B2C and B2B customer base, as well as companies working on critical technologies within the telecommunications sector.
Their approach goes beyond mere funding; they offer strategic partnerships, which include access to KPN's extensive customer base, which comprises millions of residential customers and hundreds of thousands of business customers. Additionally, portfolio companies benefit from a robust industry network of tech suppliers and partners, along with KPN Ventures' own network of international investors.
Portfolio companies can leverage KPN's industry expertise in various domains and its high-quality communication infrastructure. KPN Ventures prioritizes value-creating collaborations, where providing strategic advantage and accelerating growth and innovation for tech companies are at the core of the investment philosophy. Their involvement has proven valuable for their portfolio companies both during and after the investment process, supporting them throughout their journey which sometimes leads to significant exits.
What they say:
We invest in growth sectors connected to our Telecom & ICT activities including:- Internet of Things (IOT)- Connected Home- Over the top (OTT) & mobile services- Digital Healthcare- Cyber Security- Cloud Computing- Data & Analytics- Networking Technology
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