Qualcomm Ventures, established in 2000, is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Based in San Diego, California, it is a global corporate venture capital fund that invests in early-stage technology companies. With over $500 million initially committed and subsequent regional funds totaling over $300 million, Qualcomm Ventures focuses on sectors such as artificial intelligence, automotive, cloud, enterprise, internet of things, mobile, and extended reality. It seeks to generate strong returns while complementing Qualcomm's existing products and services, and often invests between $500,000 and $10 million at the expansion stage. Notable portfolio companies include 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, and Fitbit.
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Sachin Deshpande
Senior Director
Michel Glezer
Investment Director
Tushar Gupta
Managing Director, North America
Judd Heape
Vice President of Product Management
Carlos Kokron
Vice President and Managing Director of North America
Quinn Li
Senior Vice President and Global Head
Song Mao
Senior Investment Director
Akash Palkhiwala
CFO
Boaz Peer
Managing Director, Israel and Europe
Richard Tapalaga
Investment Director
Merav Weinryb
Vice President and Managing Director, Israel and Europe
Nan Zhou
Director
Nakul Duggal
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Automotive
Past deals in Android
RealWear
Series C in 2022
RealWear, Inc. is a provider of hands-free head-mounted tablets designed to facilitate digital transformation for industrial workers. Founded in 2015 and based in Vancouver, Washington, the company specializes in the HMT-1, a ruggedized wearable Android-class tablet that can be worn with an industrial helmet, allowing workers in fields such as energy, manufacturing, and automotive to access real-time information while keeping their hands free. RealWear's solutions enhance safety and productivity by enabling communication and information retrieval in challenging environments. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable firms including Atheer, Cisco, Qualcomm, ABB, and Beeware, and has delivered devices to numerous enterprise customers worldwide, including Shell, Goodyear, and BMW.
HMD
Series A in 2020
HMD Global Oy, established in 2015 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, is the exclusive licensee of the Nokia brand for mobile phones and tablets. The company designs and manufactures a diverse range of devices, including smartphones, Android phones, feature phones, and tablets, catering to various consumer needs and price points. HMD is committed to innovation and quality, emphasizing functionality and the iconic design characteristics associated with Nokia. Its products aim to enhance communication and connectivity, providing users with reliable and secure mobile solutions. HMD operates globally, with offices located in multiple countries to support its international market presence.
BooHee
Series C in 2020
Boohee is a mobile healthcare application focused on health and nutrition management. It offers tailored weight loss programs and effective weight loss tools, including slimming courses, weight loss forums, and food calorie inquiries. The application provides users with nutrition information, calorie tracking, customized recipes, and diet analysis, facilitating a straightforward approach to maintaining fitness and health. By integrating these features, Boohee aims to support individuals in achieving their weight loss goals and improving their overall well-being.
Huaqin Technology
Series B in 2019
Huaqin Technology Co Ltd is a leading player in the global smartphone and tablet original design manufacturing (ODM) industry. The company specializes in the research, development, design, and production of a wide range of intelligent hardware products, including smartphones, tablets, notebooks, servers, and IoT devices. As a partner of Google, Huaqin facilitates the creation of Android devices certified for security and functionality by Google Mobile Services. The company serves a diverse clientele across more than 100 countries and regions, focusing on delivering competitive and innovative products. By 2015, Huaqin had shipped over 200 million mobile phones and more than 5 million tablets annually, with a commitment to providing advanced 4G products. Guided by principles of integrity, diligence, focus, and innovation, Huaqin aims to enhance its product offerings and contribute to sustainable development in the technology sector.
RealWear
Series B in 2019
RealWear, Inc. is a provider of hands-free head-mounted tablets designed to facilitate digital transformation for industrial workers. Founded in 2015 and based in Vancouver, Washington, the company specializes in the HMT-1, a ruggedized wearable Android-class tablet that can be worn with an industrial helmet, allowing workers in fields such as energy, manufacturing, and automotive to access real-time information while keeping their hands free. RealWear's solutions enhance safety and productivity by enabling communication and information retrieval in challenging environments. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable firms including Atheer, Cisco, Qualcomm, ABB, and Beeware, and has delivered devices to numerous enterprise customers worldwide, including Shell, Goodyear, and BMW.
Reach Robotics UK (closed)
Series A in 2017
Reach Robotics Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specialized in the development of gaming robots, with its flagship product being the MekaMon battlebot. The company aimed to merge robotics, gaming, and augmented reality, creating engaging entertainment platforms that brought video game characters to life. MekaMon was designed to be controlled via Bluetooth, Android, and iOS devices, allowing users to interact with the robot in various game modes. While its innovative approach positioned Reach Robotics at the forefront of consumer robotics, the company ultimately ceased operations.
AppsDaily
Series D in 2016
AppsDaily Solutions, founded in 2008 and based in Mumbai, India, specializes in developing mobile applications for various platforms, including Android, Blackberry, Symbian, and Java phones. Originally known as Onward Mobility Solution Pvt. Ltd., the company focuses on creating mobile protection and security applications that streamline the retail distribution of mobile software. Their offerings include mobile antivirus, insurance, backup services, privacy tools, utilities, and games, catering to the needs of mobile users by providing customized applications through an accessible retail channel.
InnoPath
Acquisition in 2016
InnoPath specializes in mobile device management services, offering software solutions that enable wireless operators and device manufacturers to manage mobile devices effectively. The company's technology facilitates over-the-air updates, diagnostics, and repairs, allowing operators to remotely connect, configure, troubleshoot, and secure user devices. By utilizing InnoPath's solutions, clients can avoid device recalls and returns, decrease the number of support calls, enhance first call resolution for issues related to Android and iOS devices, and ultimately increase subscriber satisfaction.
Bitbar
Series A in 2015
Bitbar, established in 2009 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in cloud-based mobile application testing solutions. It offers services such as automated testing on real Android and iOS devices, codeless test automation, and professional services like systems development, testing, consulting, and training. Bitbar caters to diverse industries including technology, gaming, retail, and finance, with notable clients like Facebook, Rovio, and Google. Its products include Testdroid Cloud, Testdroid Enterprise, Testdroid PrivateCloud, and Testdroid Recorder, aiming to streamline software delivery and reduce testing time.
AppsDaily
Series C in 2015
AppsDaily Solutions, founded in 2008 and based in Mumbai, India, specializes in developing mobile applications for various platforms, including Android, Blackberry, Symbian, and Java phones. Originally known as Onward Mobility Solution Pvt. Ltd., the company focuses on creating mobile protection and security applications that streamline the retail distribution of mobile software. Their offerings include mobile antivirus, insurance, backup services, privacy tools, utilities, and games, catering to the needs of mobile users by providing customized applications through an accessible retail channel.
Chukong Technologies
Series E in 2014
Chukong Technologies is a mobile entertainment platform company headquartered in Beijing, China, with additional operations in Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, and Menlo Park, California. Originally founded as CocoaChina.com, the largest iOS developer community in China, Chukong provides tools and resources aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for mobile content creators globally. The company is known for sponsoring and maintaining Cocos2d-x, a cross-platform open-source game engine that has gained significant traction, with over 1.1 million downloads in 150 countries and a presence in seven of the top ten grossing games in China. Complementing the game engine, Chukong has developed CocoStudio, a toolset that simplifies game design and animation. The company also operates an in-house development studio, which has produced several successful games, including the Fishing Joy franchise. Furthermore, under the CocoaChina brand, Chukong collaborates with international developers to help them navigate the Chinese mobile gaming market, offering services that encompass game design feedback, monetization strategies, and localization assistance. With a portfolio that boasts over 1 billion monthly game sessions and 63 million active users, Chukong continues to explore opportunities for both Chinese and international developers.
CooTek
Series C in 2014
CooTek is a global mobile internet company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Shanghai, with additional offices in locations such as Silicon Valley and Beijing. The company specializes in developing innovative mobile applications and artificial intelligence technology, aiming to enhance user expression and content engagement. Its flagship product, TouchPal Keyboard, offers a superior input experience for both Android and iPhone users. CooTek's portfolio includes a variety of content-rich applications across multiple categories, including online literature, mobile games, and scenario-based apps in areas such as fitness and healthcare. The company boasts a substantial user base, with its products achieving an average of 213.7 million monthly active users globally in 2018. CooTek is also committed to technology innovation, holding over 170 patents and operating a big data development center and AI lab in Silicon Valley. Additionally, the company actively contributes to academic discourse in the fields of big data and AI, with research presented at prestigious conferences.
BooHee
Series B in 2014
Boohee is a mobile healthcare application focused on health and nutrition management. It offers tailored weight loss programs and effective weight loss tools, including slimming courses, weight loss forums, and food calorie inquiries. The application provides users with nutrition information, calorie tracking, customized recipes, and diet analysis, facilitating a straightforward approach to maintaining fitness and health. By integrating these features, Boohee aims to support individuals in achieving their weight loss goals and improving their overall well-being.
Konotor
Seed Round in 2014
Konotor is a user engagement platform based in Chennai, India, that facilitates two-way communication between mobile application users and businesses. The platform enhances mobile apps with a rich messaging inbox, allowing for personalized and contextual interactions. It offers segmentation capabilities and event-driven messaging tools, enabling businesses to effectively engage specific user cohorts for purposes such as marketing, re-engagement, feedback, and customer support. As of December 2015, Konotor operates as a subsidiary of Freshdesk Inc. and is available for both iOS and Android platforms.
AppsDaily
Series B in 2014
AppsDaily Solutions, founded in 2008 and based in Mumbai, India, specializes in developing mobile applications for various platforms, including Android, Blackberry, Symbian, and Java phones. Originally known as Onward Mobility Solution Pvt. Ltd., the company focuses on creating mobile protection and security applications that streamline the retail distribution of mobile software. Their offerings include mobile antivirus, insurance, backup services, privacy tools, utilities, and games, catering to the needs of mobile users by providing customized applications through an accessible retail channel.
Magisto
Series B in 2013
Magisto Ltd. operates a cloud-based mobile video platform that enables users to upload, edit, and share video memories. Founded in 2009 and based in Ness-Ziona, Israel, with additional offices in New York and California, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to automatically select and assemble the most engaging moments from videos and photos. Users can create personalized movies enhanced with customized styles and music, making it accessible across various devices, including iOS, Android, and web platforms. Magisto's Emotion Sense Technology allows individuals, including entrepreneurs and marketers, to transform their raw video content into high-quality films that evoke emotions and tell compelling stories. As of May 2019, Magisto operates as a subsidiary of Vimeo, Inc. The platform has gained significant traction, amassing over 100 million users since its inception.
Lookout
Series E in 2013
Lookout, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based technology solutions for mobile security. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in major cities worldwide, Lookout offers a range of products including mobile security apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its solutions encompass Mobile Threat Protection, a Mobile Intelligence Center for real-time threat investigations, and an App Vetting API designed to secure enterprise and commercial app stores. By providing organizations with tools to enable bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, ensure compliance, and combat advanced mobile threats, Lookout empowers enterprises and individuals to safeguard their sensitive data across devices, applications, networks, and clouds. The company's platform is trusted by various enterprises, government agencies, and millions of consumers, allowing them to manage their data securely and efficiently.
Bitbar
Venture Round in 2013
Bitbar, established in 2009 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in cloud-based mobile application testing solutions. It offers services such as automated testing on real Android and iOS devices, codeless test automation, and professional services like systems development, testing, consulting, and training. Bitbar caters to diverse industries including technology, gaming, retail, and finance, with notable clients like Facebook, Rovio, and Google. Its products include Testdroid Cloud, Testdroid Enterprise, Testdroid PrivateCloud, and Testdroid Recorder, aiming to streamline software delivery and reduce testing time.
Dexetra
Series A in 2013
Dexetra is a company focused on enhancing life experiences through innovative mobile applications. It is currently developing an Android application designed to help users capture various life events using their smartphones, effectively creating a digital journal that allows for easy searchability and organization of personal experiences. Additionally, the application incorporates analytics features that provide insights into call patterns throughout the day. With a commitment to augmenting human memory and facilitating self-discovery, Dexetra aims to create tools that support personal growth and improved daily living.
HeyZap
Series B in 2012
Heyzap Inc. is a mobile advertising and developer tools company based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2009, it provides mobile developers with a comprehensive suite of solutions, including mediation, publishing, and advertising services. Heyzap's platform supports various devices and operating systems, such as Android and iOS, enabling both established app producers and independent developers to effectively monetize their applications. The company's SDK allows developers to optimize their advertising efforts and reach a broader audience, while also facilitating user acquisition for advertisers. In 2016, Heyzap became a subsidiary of Fyber GmbH, continuing its mission to enhance revenue generation for app developers worldwide.
CooTek
Series B in 2012
CooTek is a global mobile internet company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Shanghai, with additional offices in locations such as Silicon Valley and Beijing. The company specializes in developing innovative mobile applications and artificial intelligence technology, aiming to enhance user expression and content engagement. Its flagship product, TouchPal Keyboard, offers a superior input experience for both Android and iPhone users. CooTek's portfolio includes a variety of content-rich applications across multiple categories, including online literature, mobile games, and scenario-based apps in areas such as fitness and healthcare. The company boasts a substantial user base, with its products achieving an average of 213.7 million monthly active users globally in 2018. CooTek is also committed to technology innovation, holding over 170 patents and operating a big data development center and AI lab in Silicon Valley. Additionally, the company actively contributes to academic discourse in the fields of big data and AI, with research presented at prestigious conferences.
MoboTap
Series B in 2012
MoboTap is a smartphone app developer. They develop mobile applications, mobile cloud computing research, and services. They also develop mobile browsers for android and ios devices.
Tango Me
Series C in 2012
TangoMe, Inc., known for its mobile messaging application Tango, was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The app offers a range of services including free video and voice calls, texting, social discovery, browsing, and content sharing, attracting over 350 million registered users across various platforms such as iOS, Android, Blackberry, Kindle Fire, and PC. Recognized as a Top 100 free app on Android and iTunes, Tango operates in more than 224 countries and supports 15 languages, functioning over 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi networks. The company collaborates with third-party game developers, brands, and content publishers to create integration and advertising opportunities. TangoMe has raised significant venture capital funding, supporting its growth and expansion, and maintains additional offices in Austin, Texas; St. Petersburg, Russia; and Beijing.
mAPPn
Series B in 2011
Mappn (机锋网/迈奔灵动) is a Chinese high-tech company focused on the application development, product operation, and user services of the Android mobile internet platforms. Mappn offers an Android app store “GFan Market,” the biggest vertical community “GFan Forum,” and Android hardware vertical portal “GFan.net, including strategic partners such as Physical space of China Telecom, American T-Mobile and other mobile terminal companies at home and abroad. In 2013, cross-platform mobile network game products self-developed by Mappn Technology Co., Ltd went online and gained operating income, further completing the business structure of the company's products.
Blinkbox Music
Venture Round in 2011
blinkbox music is an ad-supported music streaming service and integrated MP3 store that offers users an accessible way to enjoy music. Launched in 2007 and based in Oxford, it allows listeners to choose from thousands of themed stations, such as Top 40 Songs and Ultimate 80s Pop, or to create their own stations based on specific songs, artists, or genres. The service is available for free on the web and through mobile and tablet apps for both Android and iOS. Users can also save their favorite stations for offline listening, enhancing the convenience of the platform.
AppsDaily
Series A in 2011
AppsDaily Solutions, founded in 2008 and based in Mumbai, India, specializes in developing mobile applications for various platforms, including Android, Blackberry, Symbian, and Java phones. Originally known as Onward Mobility Solution Pvt. Ltd., the company focuses on creating mobile protection and security applications that streamline the retail distribution of mobile software. Their offerings include mobile antivirus, insurance, backup services, privacy tools, utilities, and games, catering to the needs of mobile users by providing customized applications through an accessible retail channel.
Viewdle
Series B in 2010
Viewdle is an independent mobile-focused visual analysis company that specializes in enhancing user experiences in various domains, including mobile gaming, social networking, and advertising. Utilizing advanced computer vision and recognition technologies, Viewdle has developed a range of innovative products designed to facilitate communication and social interaction through visual content. Among its offerings are SocialCamera, which allows users to engage in photo-socializing on Android devices, ViewdleUploader, a desktop application for tagging photos on Facebook, and ViewdleSDK, a software development kit that supports augmented reality and multimedia solutions across different platforms. The company's cutting-edge recognition technology has been developed by a highly qualified team, including several PhD experts in the field.
Kiwiple
Venture Round in 2010
Kiwiple is a South Korean company that focuses on developing mobile and web applications, particularly in the areas of location-based services and social networking. The company has created various applications, including OVJET, a location-based social networking service, Foword, a smart keyword news binder, and Magic Hour, a photography application. Kiwiple's platform incorporates augmented reality interfaces, allowing users to access premium services and information tailored to their locations. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance user engagement and provide valuable services through its diverse range of applications.
BeDo
Series B in 2009
Bedo (贝多) is a Chinese mobile dating platform that provides locating, multimedia communication, dating, and community services. Launched by Peptalk Technologies (Suzhou) Ltd, users can find new friends, share their location and what they are doing, arrange events, and more. As of today, Bedo already has a hold on 11 million registered users and cover more than 100 cities in China.
modu
Venture Round in 2009
modu invented, developed and is manufacturing tiny modular phones that can be "modufied" by connecting them with sleek devices known as fys. These devices enhance the functionality of the phone so users can have the smallest possible phone while enjoying a full range of features whenever they want. The company was founded in 2007 by CEO Dov Moran, whose previous company, msystems, invented the USB Flash Drive (DiskOnKey) and sold to SanDisk for $1.6 billion. modu recently launched its smallest, most versatile phone yet: the modu T. At 7.5 cm long, it has been cited by Guinness World Records as the world's lightest touch phone. The modu T phone offers everything you want in a smartphone: 3.5G connectivity, GPS, access to social networks, texting, music functionality, a 2.2" touch screen and 2 GB of storage (expandable to 32 GB memory card). It also includes popular applications like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, eBuddy, Google Search and more. This user-friendly phone can be adapted to be anything you want it to be: a tiny phone for your pocket or a personal media center. You can camerafy it, sportify it, boostify it or textify it, with more fy devices to come. Soon to be launched in various countries, the modu T offers superb call quality and an easy-to-use interface, and runs on Qualcomm's Brew operating system. Also soon to be launched is the long-awaited modu W. - an android based Wi-Fi device with 2.2" touch screen. The modu W is feature rich device with unlimited applications through the modu market. The device allows users to talk, get social, chat, browse the web, play games, watch videos, listen to music and much more.
Juice Wireless
Series C in 2007
Juice Wireless is a provider of mobile social networking technology and services, head-quartered in Los Angeles, Califoria. Juice's technology enables multimedia exchange and social networking aggregation between multiple mobile platforms and online services. The company's current flagship consumer offering, JuiceCaster - a multimedia sharing and social networking utility - is distributed by AT&T, Nokia, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Alltel, US Cellular, Cricket, Bouygues Telecom and Turkcell. In September 2008, Juice Wireless announced Flutter - a picture messaging and location sharing application for the iPhone. Flutter ranked 8th most popular social networking app on the iPhone and garnered wide press coverage for “doing what Apple didn't ... giving iPhone 3G users some picture messaging love.†(San Francisco Chronicle) CEO, Amir Hosseinpour, has stated in November 2008 that the company will announce its next generation mobile social networking platform and a deal with one of the world's largest carriers in February 2009. Juice Wireless faces stiff competition as a plethora of companies are in the market of mobile content delivery: [Radar](http://radar.net/), [Avot Media](http://www.avotmedia.com/), and [Treemo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/treemo) are a few.
Juice Wireless
Venture Round in 2007
Juice Wireless is a provider of mobile social networking technology and services, head-quartered in Los Angeles, Califoria. Juice's technology enables multimedia exchange and social networking aggregation between multiple mobile platforms and online services. The company's current flagship consumer offering, JuiceCaster - a multimedia sharing and social networking utility - is distributed by AT&T, Nokia, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Alltel, US Cellular, Cricket, Bouygues Telecom and Turkcell. In September 2008, Juice Wireless announced Flutter - a picture messaging and location sharing application for the iPhone. Flutter ranked 8th most popular social networking app on the iPhone and garnered wide press coverage for “doing what Apple didn't ... giving iPhone 3G users some picture messaging love.†(San Francisco Chronicle) CEO, Amir Hosseinpour, has stated in November 2008 that the company will announce its next generation mobile social networking platform and a deal with one of the world's largest carriers in February 2009. Juice Wireless faces stiff competition as a plethora of companies are in the market of mobile content delivery: [Radar](http://radar.net/), [Avot Media](http://www.avotmedia.com/), and [Treemo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/treemo) are a few.
Juice Wireless
Series B in 2007
Juice Wireless is a provider of mobile social networking technology and services, head-quartered in Los Angeles, Califoria. Juice's technology enables multimedia exchange and social networking aggregation between multiple mobile platforms and online services. The company's current flagship consumer offering, JuiceCaster - a multimedia sharing and social networking utility - is distributed by AT&T, Nokia, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Alltel, US Cellular, Cricket, Bouygues Telecom and Turkcell. In September 2008, Juice Wireless announced Flutter - a picture messaging and location sharing application for the iPhone. Flutter ranked 8th most popular social networking app on the iPhone and garnered wide press coverage for “doing what Apple didn't ... giving iPhone 3G users some picture messaging love.†(San Francisco Chronicle) CEO, Amir Hosseinpour, has stated in November 2008 that the company will announce its next generation mobile social networking platform and a deal with one of the world's largest carriers in February 2009. Juice Wireless faces stiff competition as a plethora of companies are in the market of mobile content delivery: [Radar](http://radar.net/), [Avot Media](http://www.avotmedia.com/), and [Treemo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/treemo) are a few.
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