We provide early- and late-stage strategic capital to companies that have synergies with our parent Deutsche Telekom.
We manage the investment cycle from origination to closing, and the relationship beyond.
We also assist Deutsche Telekom in technology acquisitions of significant minority or majority participations.
We facilitate partner relationships that create strategic and financial value for Deutsche Telekom and our portfolio companies – providing introductions to new business partners, driving commercial engagements and assisting in critical junctures.
Over the last years, we invested in
40
+
companies across
Europe Israel & North America
Portfolio – Telekom Innovation Pool
Series B
Developing laser-driven inertial confinement fusion technology to produce green and safe baseload electricity
Series C
Conversational AI search engine which transforms the search experience into an intuitive and transparent consumer experience
Private Equity MBO
Comprehensive full-stack AdTech platform that optimizes buying and selling of digital ad inventory
Series B
Integrated marketplace for nature-based carbon credits harnessing satellite data, AI, and software to unlock the full potential of carbon markets.
Series B
Global eSim marketplace, disrupting the roaming business by providing global connectivity at local prices
Series A
software design and development for mobile and web applications mainly serving companies in the financial, telco, and retail industry
Seed
Stability mechanism software enabling companies to conceptualize & launch own customer loyalty programs
Seed
Provider of easy-to-use software application APIs, designed to launch financial crypto products
Series D
EdTech platform which connects students and teachers for tutoring sessions
Series A
Real-time precision localization technology focusing on Industrial and Sports use cases
EXIT, acquired by Alphabet
Developer of a multi-sided platform that offers managed ultra-low latency in conjunction with telco infrastructure
Series B
Simplified multi-cloud infrastructure for distributed enterprise cloud journeys
Series D
Decentralized peer-to-peer networking technology designed to build wireless infrastructure
Series C
Cloud-based wide-area network services, improving connectivity and speed of data traffic
Series B, Series C
Provider of a device-as-a-service platform focusing on enterprise customers
Series B
Cloud communication API suite building core technology for communication products
EXIT
Next generation IoT platform that automates application creation to reduce deployment time significantly
Series C
Project management software to conduct capacity planning, identify staffing needs and resource bottlenecks by leveraging vendor analytics
Series A
A mobile-first blockchain platform that makes financial tools accessible for peer-to-peer payments
Seed, Series B
Developer of network carrier products designed to offer fast, secure, and reliable IoT connectivity services
Series B, Series C, Series C1
Comprehensive cybersecurity platform for detection, prevention and automated response to advanced threats with near-zero false positives
Series A, Series B
Software that enables enterprises to deploy autonomous drone hives to create digital twins
Series A, Series B
Blockchain-based settlement and clearing networks
EXIT, acquired by VMWare
Developer of a mobile network OS that leverages real-time data analytics, machine learning, and agile cloud software
JV with DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung
Software which processes drone position data simultaneously to manned aircraft enabling safe drone operations
EXIT, acquired by Munich RE
Provider of an Industrial IoT stack which enables companies to adopt Equipment-as-a-Service
EXIT
Agency focusing on website design, content marketing strategies, SEO and SEA
EXIT, acquired by Waterland
Intelligent IP-based telephony software to complement or replace traditional private branch exchanges
IPO
Helps organizations connect and automate how they prepare and sign agreements
Series A
Developer of a cloud-native routing software designed to simplify data management
Series A
Developer of an automotive claim management platform to offer accident, damage and automotive lifecycle analytics
JV with Zeiss
Developer of optical engines which enable cost-effective, unobtrusive and turnkey smart glass solutions
Series B
IoT smart logistics platform providing real-time visibility, tracking, and condition monitoring for goods and assets
Seed
Software for tracking work assets and inventory
EXIT, acquired by Ekinops
Designs and sells multiservice broadband access routers for telecom carrier networks
EXIT, acquired by Akamai
Integrated suite of carrier-grade DNS-based solutions that enable fixed and mobile operators to protect and enhance their networks
IPO
Creates frictionless payment systems allowing a mobile phone number to be used as a safe and secure payment instrument
Series A
Provider of quantum-safe encryption intended to protect data and devices for the long-term future
Seed
Developing a high altitude platform and communication system that enables high bandwidth and low latency connectivity for uncovered areas
Series C
Developer of full-duplex wireless technology that allows a radio to transmit and receive signals using a single frequency channel
Seed
Provides next-generation traffic optimization and analytics for large network providers and operators
EXIT, acquired by Nokia
Developer of an efficient power amplifier solution for mobile base stations, smartphones and WiFi
EV End-to-end charging operator and infrastructure provider
Exit
Provider for online and Out-Of-Home advertising
Exit, acquired by Ströer
Online news portal and internet service provider
Exit, acquired by United Internet
Hosting and domain provider
Exit, acquired by Hellmann & Friedman
Marketplace platform, including real estate, car trade, jobs and finance products
Investment Team
Alexander Helmke
Joshua Müller
Karine Peters
Sarah Roehm
Ervin Smajic
Florent-Aurélien Couturier
Onat Candas Derebek
Julian Primer
Camilla Giaj Levra
Chiara Pejic
Platform Team
Oliver Schmäschke
Claudius Laskawy
Maria Stepanova
Michael Boshammer
Susana Vilela
Senior Advisors
Tim Höttges
Thorsten Langheim
Andreas Schlegel
Vicente Vento
Jack Young
Omar Tazi
Peter Arbitter
Beatrice Felder
Jonathan Abrahamson
Abdurazak Mudesir
André Lenz
Rodrigo Diehl
Lars Hinrichs
Michael Sommer
Raphael Kübler
Braxton Carter
Prof. Dr. Sc. Nat. Michael Kaschke
Dr. Karl Lamprecht
Dr. Orna Berry
Network and Partner Initiatives
Matchmaking
TechBoost is Deutsche Telekom's startup program and matchmaking partner for business customers.
Early-Stage
hubraum is Deutsche Telekom's tech incubator and early-stage fund.
Infra & Growth
DTCP is a Digital Infrastructure and Growth Equity investment platform with Deutsche Telekom as an anchor investor.
Our employees are integral to the firm’s culture of integrity, professionalism and excellence.