The value-added investment partner
KPN Ventures is the venture capital investment arm of KPN, The Netherlands’ leading telecom & ICT service provider.
KPN Ventures aims to establish value-creating partnerships with innovative European technology companies providing access to capital, industry expertise, professional network and customer channels.
Our Investment Scope:
We focus on (early) growth-stage investments (series A/B/C) in European high growth companies. Our investments typically range from 1 to 5 million euro for minority stakes, building long-term partnerships, ultimately aiming for external exits, not acquisitions.
Our Sector Focus:
We focus on growth sectors connected to our Telecom & ICT activities including:
B2B:
- Cyber Security
- Internet of Things (IOT)
- Digital Health
- Converged Hybrid Working
- Data Exchanges
- Mission and business critical services
B2C & B2B2C:
- Cyber Security
- Digital Service Aggregation (Smart Home, OTT, Gaming, Ar/VR)
- Digital Health
Technology trends & Digital Enterprise:
- Digitization and automation
- Networking Technology
- ESG
KPN Ventures has its offices in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and has invested in a.o. Rangeforce, Cequence, Qollabi, Censornet, Lendis, Smart Photonics, Actility, Dimenco, EclecticIQ, Sensara and Sentiance.
Investments, Portfolio Management, Corporate Venture Capital, Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Series A & B
We aim to build value-creating partnerships with innovative technology companies, accelerating innovation and growth by providing access to capital, infrastructure and industry expertise, our professional network, and most importantly access to KPN’s customer base.
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