Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom

A strategic investment fund of Deutsche Telekom that invests in startups with a strategic focus and collaboration potential with the Group.

Corporate VC Active Bonn, Germany Est. 2003
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Telekom Innovation Pool (TIP) is a strategic investment fund advised by Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners (DTCP), Deutsche Telekom's investment arm. TIP invests in and promotes business startups that have a strategic focus and support the Group's long-term targets through collaboration with the respective business areas. The fund actively pursues long-term innovations for the Deutsche Telekom Group, particularly in areas such as wireless infrastructure, cloud-native computing, decentralized services, Internet of Things connectivity, and digital transformation. TIP has evolved its strategy to pursue bigger deals through significant minority stakes and, occasionally, majority shareholdings, and has since become 'T.Capital'.

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Portfolio by sector

Industrial Technologies1
Business Software1

Q&A

What is Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom's primary investment focus by sector?
Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom has invested in Industrial Technologies and Business Software, with two rounds in Industrial Technologies and one in Business Software.
Which funding stages does Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom typically participate in?
Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom has participated in A Rounds (two investments) and B Rounds (one investment).
Can you name some of Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom's portfolio companies?
Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom's portfolio includes ClearX, which automates commerce transactions in the telecom industry, and vHive, a digital twin software for autonomous asset inspection.
What was Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom's most recent investment activity?
Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom made an investment in April 2022, which was its most recent recorded activity.
What is the typical investment range for Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom?
Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom's investment range is between $4M and $25M.
Has Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom led any investment rounds?
According to startupim data, Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom has a lead investor share of 0%.
What is the status of Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom's portfolio exits?
Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom has an exit ratio of 0%, indicating no recorded exits to date.
When did Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom make its first recorded portfolio investment?
Telekom Innovation Pool of Deutsche Telekom made its first recorded portfolio investment in February 2020.
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Founded2003