Telefónica Ventures

Telefónica Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Telefónica, focusing on strategic investments in technology startups that align with Telefónica's global strategy. The firm invests directly in tech startups or through a network of leading venture capital funds, participating as a limited partner in key markets for Telefónica. Its portfolio includes 10 startups invested directly and more than 80 startups invested through 12 venture capital funds. Telefónica Ventures has offices in Silicon Valley and Madrid, with an investment scope focused on Europe, the United States, Israel, and Latin America. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Data Services, Cyber Security, Financial Services, and the Internet of Things. Investment sizes typically range from €100,000 to €1.5 million, targeting stages from Seed to Growth, including Series A, B, and C rounds. Telefónica Ventures aims to detect disruptive innovation in these fields, particularly in areas like threat intelligence, cloud security, data protection, and the application of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. The focus of the investments is on strategic markets for Telefónica, including Spain, Brazil, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as well as other significant technological markets such as the United States and Israel. Telefónica Ventures is open to co-investment opportunities with other investors, leveraging Telefónica's extensive experience in the dynamic cybersecurity sector.

In addition to direct investments, Telefónica Ventures has launched specialized investment vehicles such as Telefónica Tech Ventures, which focuses on cybersecurity investments. This initiative aims to develop Telefónica Tech's investment capabilities in the highly dynamic cybersecurity sector, with plans to invest in up to 15 startups over the next three years. Telefónica Tech Ventures targets startups with high disruptive potential in areas such as threat intelligence, cloud security, data protection, and the application of artificial intelligence in defense of organizations. The investments are geared towards strategic markets for Telefónica, including Spain, Brazil, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as well as other significant technological markets such as the United States and Israel.

Telefónica Ventures operates with a clear investment philosophy, seeking to identify and support startups that can complement Telefónica's product portfolio, integrate new capabilities into the company, and even establish themselves as potential acquisition opportunities. The firm emphasizes collaboration with other corporates, leveraging its unique team with proven corporate and investment experience and global coverage. Telefónica Ventures' approach is designed to foster innovation and generate business opportunities both for Telefónica and its portfolio companies, contributing to the company's broader strategy of digital transformation and growth.