Investors in Telecom
TIM WCAP
Corporate VCTIM WCAP is the Open Innovation Program of TIM Group that promotes and facilitates the collaboration with startups, SMEs and scaleups. We promote business and collaboration opportunities between TIM Group and ready-to-market startups, SMEs and scaleups with innovative solutions in line with TIM's business needs in order to innovate the company's portfolio of products and solutions and in response to the internal demand of business units or the market demand.Areas of interest: Network IoT Cloud Cybersecurity Sustainability Continuous Scouting and Business Development to identify scaleups with innovative and sustainable solutions in response to the business needs of TIM Group. The selected companies have access to a simplified collaboration procedure.
Liberty Global
Corporate VCLiberty Global provides video, voice, and broadband Internet services primarily in Europe, Japan, and Chile. The company offers various broadband distribution services over its cable television systems, including video, broadband Internet access, and telephony. It owns programming networks that provide video programming channels to multi-channel distribution systems owned by it and by third parties. We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.
Swisscom Ventures
Corporate VCSwisscom Ventures is an venture capital arm of Swisscom AG, that specializes in early stage tech investments founded in 2007. Swisscom Ventures invests in growth companies with emerging business models and technologies of strategic relevance to Swisscom's core business. As a value-add investor, Swisscom brings its investees the technical expertise and strategic insights of an incumbent telecom operator. We act as a bridge to Swisscom's operational business units, which portfolio companies can also leverage as a test environment for their products and services.
Bright Pixel
Corporate VCFormer Sonae IM, Bright Pixel Capital is a venture capital company with a global aim, financially driven and oriented to make businesses prosper. We have the power of transformational change across our DNA sectors: Cybersecurity, Retail Technologies, Digital Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies. Envisioned as the tech investment arm of Sonae Group, a Portuguese multinational with a diversified portfolio of innovative brands, Bright Pixel Capital has invested over 250M€ in the first 5 years in more than 50 direct investments, and will continue this path using our expertise to spot unique opportunities with the potential to change an industry.
Telefónica Open Innovation
Corporate VCTelecommunications, Digital Technology, Big Data, Machine-to-machine
WPP Ventures
Corporate VCWPP Ventures is the strategic corporate venture capital fund for WPP, the world's largest communications services group. WPP is a world leader in marketing communications services, offering a wide range of solutions in Advertising, Media Investment Management, Data Investment Management, Public Relations & Public Affairs, Branding & Identity, Healthcare Communications. WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities.
PROEF
Corporate VCProef develops integrated solutions for the IT, Telecom, Power, Cities and Corporate sectors.Proef is a company that develops integrated solutions in a turnkey model for the Telecom, Power, Cities, and Corporate sectors. They aim to drive and lead change in the industry by working closely with customers, partners, and employees
Alcatel Ventures
Corporate VCAlcatel Ventures was a venture capital partnership that invested in privately held companies which command unique technology. Alcatel Ventures invested primarily in US technology companies that address large or rapidly growing market opportunities related to hardware and software--wireless communications, computer networking, telecommunications infrastructure, optical components and networking, the Internet, and unique semiconductor chips.
5G Ventures
VC Firm5G Ventures S.A, a Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations subsidiary, manages Phaistos Fund and signals an innovative approach in supporting a thriving 5G ecosystem in Greece. Phaistos Fund supports enterprises that develop 5G-related products & services and is an effective bridge between State & Private investments, as it brings together the best of the two worlds. It offers unique capabilities and, through its focus on 5G market, Phaistos is best positioned to produce remarkable returns as well as national economic growth.
Bloc Ventures
VC FirmBloc Ventures is a specialized early-stage investment company focused on Deep Tech. Based in the UK, Bloc Ventures identifies and invests in startups that leverage advanced and disruptive technologies. The firm supports entrepreneurs in scaling their innovations across sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, and more. Bloc Ventures provides not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to help startups accelerate their growth and achieve market success. For entrepreneurs seeking investment, Bloc Ventures offers a platform for pitching directly through their website.
AIV Capital
VC FirmAIV Capital is a private equity and venture capital investor that collaborates with dynamic companies and strong management teams. The firm focuses on identifying promising investment opportunities across various sectors and stages of growth. AIV Capital provides strategic capital, operational support, and industry expertise to help portfolio companies achieve their growth objectives. By partnering closely with management teams, AIV Capital aims to drive value creation, foster innovation, and accelerate business expansion. The firm plays a pivotal role in supporting entrepreneurial ventures and contributing to their success in competitive markets.
Amadeus Capital Partners
VC FirmAmadeus Capital Partners, we are a global technology investor headquartered in London, UK, with an office in Cambridge, UK. Since our founding in 1997, we have specialized in investing in high-growth technology companies across sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, and FinTech. Our track record demonstrates our commitment to backing ambitious entrepreneurs and supporting them in scaling their businesses internationally. We provide early-stage to growth-stage funding, partnering with founders from inception through to exit. Known for our deep sector expertise and global network, we take a hands-on approach to building successful and sustainable companies.

