Deutsche Telekom

Deutsche Telekom AG, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Bonn, Germany, is a leading telecommunications company that provides a wide range of integrated services, including fixed-network and mobile communication. As the incumbent operator in Germany, it dominates both the mobile and fixed markets, while also maintaining a significant presence in Central Europe, particularly in Austria and Hungary. Deutsche Telekom offers various products and services related to connected life and work, as well as terminal equipment and hardware for resellers. The company also holds a controlling stake in T-Mobile US, which plays a vital role in the U.S. wireless market following its merger with Sprint in 2020. Furthermore, Deutsche Telekom operates the Telekom Innovation Laboratories (T-Labs), which focus on fostering innovation and supporting the development of new products and services within the organization.

Rolf Nafziger

Senior Vice President at Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier and Global Business

37 past transactions

GoStudent

Series D in 2022
GoStudent sells memberships for a global school connecting students with world-class teachers in a 1-1 virtual learning setting. GoStudent builds infrastructure for teachers allowing them to focus on the teaching part and everything else being taken care of. The screening, onboarding and maintaining of teachers is data driven and gives them a 2-year advance against possible competition. Their model is scalable in every country globally since it does not depend on local curriculum and content generation. Felix Ohswald and Gregor Müller founded it in 2016, with its headquarters in Vienna in Austria.

Everphone

Series C in 2021
Everphone GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the rental of smartphones and tablets for employees. The company offers a comprehensive service that includes the repair, replacement, and exchange of old or damaged devices. Everphone operates a proprietary software platform that facilitates direct interaction with employees through a web portal or application, allowing them to select and borrow mobile devices rather than purchasing them outright. This approach helps organizations equip their workforce efficiently while minimizing costs and reducing the burden on internal IT resources. By providing a flexible and user-friendly solution, Everphone aims to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.

1NCE

Funding Round in 2021
1NCE GmbH is a Cologne-based company that specializes in providing Internet connectivity services tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Established in 2018, it is recognized as the first fully-fledged IoT network carrier, offering low-cost, reliable connectivity solutions. The company’s primary product is an IoT flat rate plan, which includes 500 MB of data and 250 SMS, along with access to the 1NCE Connectivity Management Platform. 1NCE supports various mobile communication standards, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and NB-IoT, by partnering with Deutsche Telekom and other roaming partners. In addition to its direct sales to businesses, 1NCE provides its technology as a Platform-as-a-Service for mobile network operators. With a workforce of around 60 employees across multiple cities, 1NCE aims to make IoT applications, such as smart metering and vehicle telematics, more affordable and accessible worldwide.

Cynet

Series C in 2021
Cynet provides an autonomous breach protection platform that consolidates and automates monitoring and control, attack prevention and detection, and response orchestration across the entire environment. It delivers these capabilities by continuously collecting and analyzing all endpoint, user, file and network activities across the protected environment.

vHive

Series A in 2020
vHive develops a cloud-based AI that enables enterprises to deploy autonomous drone hives for the acquisition, management, and processing of field data. It enables enterprises in a variety of industries such as infrastructure, telecom, rail, and civil engineering to scale their drone operations by intelligently using off-the-shelf drones as part of a hive. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Herzliya, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Cynet

Series B in 2020
Cynet provides an autonomous breach protection platform that consolidates and automates monitoring and control, attack prevention and detection, and response orchestration across the entire environment. It delivers these capabilities by continuously collecting and analyzing all endpoint, user, file and network activities across the protected environment.

Ubirch

Seed Round in 2020
Ubirch GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) software security by leveraging blockchain technology. The company develops a cybersecurity solution that secures data at the source, enabling verification and trustworthiness across various industries, including production, insurance, energy, and logistics. Ubirch's technology employs a lightweight client capable of operating in constrained environments, facilitating the cryptographic signing of data from IoT sensors. This data is then verified against a public key and can be further processed through Ubirch's API for enhanced security and sustainability, particularly in sharing carbon footprint data for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance. Ubirch's innovative approach aims to enhance data integrity while promoting sustainable practices within organizations.
Clear builds blockchain-based settlement and clearing networks for global industries. Using enterprise-grade blockchain technologies and programmable smart contracts, these networks allow near-real-time settlement and automatic intelligent dispute resolution on a global scale. This reduces costs, inefficiencies and fraud, while maintaining confidentiality of contracts and trade details. Moreover, these networks enable rapid participant-driven innovation of new on-demand products, contracts, and business models, accelerating exponential growth.

HypeLabs

Seed Round in 2019
HypeLabs is the company that created the Hype SDK, an interoperable mesh networking software that improves connectivity on all kinds of devices, from mobile to desktop to IoT, allowing them to connect even when there is no internet. The software works by intelligently connecting devices in local mesh networks using existing connectivity technologies, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRa and others. This network enables content to securely hop between devices, until it reaches a destination or an Internet exit point, improving range and deliverability. Founded in 2016, the company is located in San Francisco (USA), Porto (Portugal), London (UK) and Krakow (Poland). AngelPad #10 (Spring '16) alumni & Deutsche Telekom WARP alumni.

Goingsoft

Acquisition in 2019
Goingsoft GmbH, founded in 2002 and headquartered in St. Johann In Tirol, Austria, specializes in providing IT solutions focused on fast and reliable Wi-Fi internet administration and infotainment systems. The company primarily serves the hospitality and healthcare industries, developing and implementing networking solutions tailored to meet their specific needs. As of January 2019, Goingsoft operates as a subsidiary of Telekom Deutschland GmbH.

Axonize

Series A in 2018
Axonize Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in IoT orchestration. It has developed a cloud-based platform that automates the deployment of Internet of Things solutions, allowing enterprises to implement these systems within a few days. The platform provides a comprehensive backend infrastructure necessary for IoT application enablement, emphasizing three main pillars: visibility, automation, and analytics. Axonize's service is designed as a do-it-yourself solution, catering to IoT manufacturers and enterprises looking to streamline their IoT deployments efficiently.

Morphisec

Series B in 2018
Morphisec delivers an entirely new level of innovation with its Moving Target Defense-powered proactive endpoint protection platform to create a zero-trust execution environment for your applications. This proactively creates a prevent-first posture against the most advanced threats to the enterprise, including APTs, file-based malware, zero-days, ransomware, fileless attacks, and web-borne exploits. This complete endpoint security solution easily deploys into a company’s existing security infrastructure to form a simple, highly effective, cost-efficient technology stack that is truly disruptive to today’s existing cybersecurity model.

ASSIA

Venture Round in 2016
ASSIA, Inc provides broadband and Wi-Fi performance monitoring, management and optimization software to internet service providers (ISP), communications regulators, and wholesalers so they can improve customer quality of experience and satisfaction, reduce costs through operational efficiencies and increase revenues with new multi-media services.

Kumu Networks

Series C in 2016
Kumu Networks, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing innovative wireless systems using full-duplex wireless design technology. Founded in 2011, the company has created a solution that allows radios to transmit and receive signals simultaneously on a single frequency channel. This groundbreaking approach enhances the performance of wireless devices and reduces complexity across various applications. By enabling multiple radios to operate in close proximity without interference, Kumu's technology allows for improved cooperation among devices and effectively mitigates self-interference. This advancement has significant implications for the wireless market, providing radiofrequency system designers with the tools necessary to optimize performance in their designs.

Numecent

Series C in 2015
Numecent develops innovative cloudpaging technology that facilitates the virtualization and containerization of native applications, allowing them to be delivered efficiently over the cloud or on-premises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Harrogate, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of solutions, including Cloudpaging for Windows Virtual Desktop, Windows 10 Migration, and services tailored for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). Its flagship product enables rapid and secure access to Windows applications, executing them on client systems without installation, which significantly accelerates application provisioning compared to traditional downloads. Numecent's technology serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, cloud service providers, and managed service providers, enhancing the performance and management of complex applications in modern work environments. The company was previously known as Endeavors Technologies and has evolved since its inception in 1996.

Yallo

Series A in 2015
Yallo is a provider of an innovative application platform designed to enhance voice communication experiences for its users. The company focuses on redefining mobile communications by offering features that allow users to record, search, and replay calls, as well as reach contacts even when they are on another call. Additionally, Yallo enables users to tag calls and manage multiple phone numbers, thereby creating a more adaptive and enriched communication experience. By prioritizing personal customer identity and technological flexibility, Yallo aims to foster consumer-focused innovation and lead the next generation of communication solutions.

Creators Media

Series B in 2015
Creators Media, Inc. operates an online fan-centric media platform that enables users to create and publish content focused on their favorite fandoms. The company encompasses several brands, including Movie Pilot, a digital entertainment magazine covering movies and television; Now Loading, a multi-faceted magazine dedicated to gaming; Super News, a live video brand that broadcasts content on social media platforms; and Champions, which focuses on UFC fighting. Additionally, Creators.co serves as an open platform for pop culture enthusiasts to share engaging content, including news and fan theories. Founded in 2012 and based in Venice, California, Creators Media engages over 32 million entertainment fans worldwide, fostering communication and collaboration among them. As of December 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of Webedia SA.

DeviceHub

Angel Round in 2015
DeviceHub.net empowers ambitious developers to build tomorrow. We provide an integrated solution for IoT projects development, combining cloud integration with business intelligence in order to integrate both hardware and web technologies. We offer data gathering, cloud logic, triggers, real-time remote control, and analytics in a friendly user interface. We offer a PaaS (Platform as a Service) through which the hardware/mobile developers can connect and remotely manage multiple devices. This has enabled individuals and SMEs to rapidly develop systems for fleet management, intelligent vending machines, global container tracking, wearable electronics and many others. Our PaaS offering is modular and built to scale with security and performance as primary objectives. It can be fully white-labeled, re-branded, and installed on-premise or in a Virtual Private Cloud for Enterprise-grade deployments.

Deutsche Sportwetten

Acquisition in 2015
Deutsche Sportwetten provides sports betting services.

Ranovus

Series B in 2014
Ranovus Inc. is a company based in Ottawa, Canada, that specializes in developing and manufacturing multi-terabit interconnect solutions for data centers and communications networks in the telecommunications and information technology sectors. Founded in 2012, Ranovus offers innovative technologies such as Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser and advanced digital and photonics integrated circuits. These solutions are designed to provide scalable and efficient alternatives for optical interconnectivity, focusing on minimizing power dissipation, size, and cost. The company operates in the United States, Canada, and Germany, and is recognized for its contributions to the development of optoelectronic components and transceiver subsystems, setting new benchmarks in the industry.

Predict.io

Seed Round in 2014
It is hard to engage app users. Timing is everything. Sending a push in the wrong moment gets you uninstalled. Using smartphone sensors to understand user context is difficult. The company gives developers an SDK that provides user context. The SDK is installed within minutes. It only consumes 0.2% battery per hour. It shows higher accuracy than OS embedded Activity APIs. And it works across platforms iOS, Android, Phonegap. Once activated predict.io constantly reads the sensors (accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, etc.). The data is pre-processed directly on the device. When a pattern is recognized predict.io fires a "callback"​. The developer can trigger any activity within our outside of his app based on our "callback"​. Once activated we constantly read the sensors (accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, etc.). We pre-process the data directly on the device. When a pattern is recognized we fire a "callback". The developer can trigger any activity within our outside of his app based on our "callback".

T-Mobile

Acquisition in 2014
T-Mobile USA, Inc. is a prominent wireless service provider based in Bellevue, Washington, specializing in wireless voice, messaging, and data services across the United States. The company operates a robust 4G Long-Term Evolution network, catering to a diverse customer base that includes postpaid, prepaid, and wholesale clients. T-Mobile offers a variety of wireless devices, such as handsets and tablets, alongside accessories, which are sold through its own retail outlets, third-party distributors, and online platforms. Recognized as America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile is dedicated to enhancing the consumer experience by delivering innovative products and services. In addition to its core wireless offerings, T-Mobile Ventures, a subsidiary established in 2020, invests in companies focused on technologies that leverage the capabilities of a nationwide 5G network, emphasizing areas like Edge Computing and Industrial IoT. With a subscriber base of over 72 million, T-Mobile is a significant player in the telecommunications industry.

GTS Central Europe

Acquisition in 2013
GTS Central Europe, owned by Deutsche Telekom, is a prominent telecommunications service provider in Central and Eastern Europe, specializing in integrated telecommunications services for over 20 years. The company offers a range of solutions, including fixed voice, data, internet protocol, multiprotocol label switching, and broadband services, primarily targeting business customers, telecommunications carriers, mobile operators, and content providers. With a commitment to service excellence, GTS serves approximately 35,000 clients, including businesses and government institutions, by delivering secure and reliable communication solutions that enable effective operations and growth. As technology evolves, GTS Central Europe remains focused on helping its clients adapt and expand their capabilities.

Lookout

Series E in 2013
Lookout is a cybersecurity company that predicts and stops mobile attacks before harm is done to an individual or an enterprise. Lookout’s cloud-based technology is fueled by a global sensor network of more than 60 million users and tens of thousands of apps that are added daily. With this dataset of virtually all the mobile code in the world and the predictive machine intelligence to analyze and make sense of the data, Lookout can identify connections that would otherwise go unseen and stop cybercriminals from attacking mobile devices. Headquartered in San Francisco, Lookout has offices in Boston, London, Singapore, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington, D.C.

ChooChee

Acquisition in 2013
Founded by successful entrepreneurs and industry veterans, working in close partnership with one of the world's largest global telephony providers, ChooChee is a Mountain View, CA-based startup building the next-generation Cloud-based Unified Communications (CBUC) platform for the consumer and SME markets. ChooChee's CBUC platform will deliver both real-time communication services such as instant messaging, presence and location-based services, telephony, video, call control and more, as well as non-real-time communication services such as integrated voicemail, e-mail, SMS and fax - all via the Cloud, accessible to you via web or mobile app. When we launch, you'll be able to simply sign up for ChooChee online or at one of thousands of retail locations, and get instant access to intuitively easy-to-use services. No hardware to buy or install onsite, no intensive multi-day configuration, and no waiting. If you're one of our partners' 150 million mobile subscribers, ChooChee's services will be available as an option on your current plan.

AutoRef

Seed Round in 2013
AutoRef’s mission is to bridge the gap between car dealerships and customers. We believe the entire process of shopping for a car should be easy, fast and enjoyable. We built this service because we think there is a better way. AutoRef allows consumers to negotiate online for new and used vehicles. The service is completely free, and we work with over 5,000 dealerships nationwide.

ShareThis

Series C in 2013
ShareThis, Inc. operates a social data platform that provides tools for consumer engagement and content sharing, enabling publishers and advertisers to leverage first-party data in real time. The company offers a variety of social sharing tools, including share buttons for multiple platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as mobile options like SMS and WhatsApp. These tools are designed to enhance user engagement, increase web traffic, and facilitate personalized experiences. Additionally, ShareThis features a Real-Time Marketing Engine that allows brands to activate audiences across various digital formats. Founded in 2004 and formerly known as Nextumi, Inc., ShareThis has been collecting social share data since 2007, transforming it into actionable insights for marketers and content creators. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Chicago, Manhattan Beach, New York City, and Boston.

Jawbone

Venture Round in 2011
Jawbone is a technology company that specializes in creating personal devices designed for comfort and usability. The company is known for its flagship product, the Jawbone Bluetooth headset, which features NoiseAssassin technology that significantly enhances mobile voice quality by eliminating background noise. This technology, originally developed for military applications by DARPA, ensures clear communication in various environments. In addition to its audio products, Jawbone has also ventured into the fitness market, developing smart fitness tracking devices aimed at helping users monitor and improve their health and activity levels. Through its innovative products, Jawbone seeks to redefine personal technology while prioritizing both functionality and aesthetics.

Compass-EOS

Series E in 2011
Compass-EOS radically changes network routing by shifting it into the age of silicon photonics. The Compass-EOS icPhotonics technology is the world’s first commercial silicon for inter-chip optical interconnect, unleashing the next revolution in routing architectures. Its family of carrier-grade routers is a new breed of scale-out routers, enabling SDN-based, simplified architectures in service provider networks. Since 2006 Compass has attracted top-tier investors ranging from leading venture capital funds to service providers and core routing suppliers.

ClickandBuy

Acquisition in 2010
ClickandBuy is an online payment service provider based in Europe, recognized as the second largest Internet payment brand after PayPal. Serving approximately 10 million customers, ClickandBuy offers a range of payment solutions aimed at facilitating online transactions. The company's services cater to both consumers and businesses, enabling secure and efficient payment processing for various digital purchases. As a prominent player in the online payment sector, ClickandBuy continues to enhance its offerings to meet the evolving needs of the digital marketplace.

Strato

Acquisition in 2009
Strato AG is a web hosting service provider based in Berlin, Germany, primarily serving clients in Germany and the Netherlands. Founded in 1997 by Marc Alexander Ullrich, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including domain registration, email packages, website development, webshops, servers, online storage, and tailored high-end hosting solutions. Strato operates two data centers located in Berlin and Karlsruhe. Initially known as TECT-TELES eCommerce Track AG, the company was a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG and is now part of United Internet AG.

StarVOX

Series A in 2005
StarVox products are sold and serviced through major solution providers such as Hewlett Packard as a complete, factory-integrated IP telephony solution for service providers. The HP/StarVox Next Generation Telephony Solution combines StarVox software with HP's Open Call Multi Controller application platforms and Cisco Powered Network equipment, making it a carrier-grade, industry-standard solution that will allow a full range of value-added services and upgrades

SavaJe Technologies

Venture Round in 2004
SavaJe Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing operating systems for handheld and wireless devices. The company offers SavaJe OS, a wireless Java solution designed to support a variety of information appliances, such as smartphones, handheld computers, personal digital assistants, set-top boxes, and web pads. Founded in 1999, SavaJe Technologies is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The company's focus on providing a robust software platform positions it to meet the demands of the mobile phone market.

Celvibe

Series B in 2001
Celvibe develops advanced solutions for streaming high-quality live television broadcasts to mobile users. The core technology enables the seamless delivery of rich media content in the most efficient manner by providing wireless carriers with a unique system for delivering live multi-channel video and audio to wireless users in realtime. CelFeed, the flagship product, is a realtime MPEG-4 transcoder and streamer for supplying mobile devices with rich media content based on realtime reception quality. CelFeed handles hundreds of concurrent users with live video channels at once, by converting compressed streams of live television broadcasts and existing video content on the fly. Its unique ability to 'feel the network' and dynamically adapt to terminal conditions provides end users with an uninterrupted flow of quality data. Celvibe's patent-pending solutions consist of realtime encoding for deploying highly compressed streams of live television broadcasts over wireless networks, and realtime transcoding for converting existing video content to MPEG-4. Customers and partners include Telco's and wireless carriers who are adding packet switch capabilities to their networks, mobile device manufacturers, content providers, application providers and video server manufacturers.

Mopay

Series A in 2000
Mopay Inc. is a payment solutions provider focused on facilitating transactions for online merchants globally. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company offers a platform that allows merchants to bill charges directly to consumers' cell phone, land line, and broadband accounts, streamlining the payment process for virtual, digital, and physical goods. Mopay has expanded its presence with offices in various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, China, Brazil, and Romania. As a subsidiary of MindMatics AG, Mopay continues to enhance its services to meet the evolving needs of online businesses and their customers.
Xura Secure Communications is part of Acision and provides international companies a powerful communication solution for the mobile channel. Their core product, the mobile messaging platform that provides highly reliable and cost-efficient global message transmission and reception. As a specialist in cellular-based support for business processes, They offer messaging integration solutions - meet the highest standards of coverage, availability, security, and throughput - documented about Their SLAs.

Webex

Series C in 1999
Webex, now part of Cisco, specializes in on-demand collaboration solutions that facilitate online meetings, web conferencing, and videoconferencing for teams of all sizes. It enhances business processes, including sales and training, through secure and interactive web-based applications. These services are delivered via the Webex MediaTone Network, a global infrastructure designed for secure and efficient application delivery. In addition to video and web conferencing, Webex offers integrated telephone and audio services, allowing users to connect using standard devices such as telephones, webcams, and microphones. The platform also provides supplementary services like asset management and software distribution, ensuring comprehensive support for remote collaboration.
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