KPN Ventures

KPN Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of KPN, headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Established in 2015, it focuses on investing in early growth-stage technology companies across Europe. The firm seeks to partner with innovative businesses in sectors such as networking technology, the Internet of Things, smart home solutions, digital healthcare, cybersecurity, mobile services, over-the-top (OTT) content, cloud computing, and data analytics. KPN Ventures aims to provide these companies with access to capital, expertise, and a broad network to help facilitate their growth and success in the market.

Sem Alberga

Investment Director

Emmarique Delahaije

Investment Manager

Benjamin de Dobbelaere

Investment Associate

Daan Stolwerk

Investment Associate

Hans Söhngen

Managing Director

Lotte Witbreuk

Investment Associate

37 past transactions

Perlego

Venture Round in 2024
Perlego is an online subscription service that provides access to a vast library of textbooks and non-fiction titles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, it partners with over 3,000 publishers to offer users unlimited access to more than 650,000 eBooks and publications. The service aims to make learning more accessible and affordable for students around the world by allowing them to access essential academic and professional reading materials through a monthly subscription fee.

BOX ID Systems

Seed Round in 2024
BOX ID Systems GmbH specializes in the development and manufacturing of Internet of Things (IoT) based positioning and identification systems tailored for the industrial supply chain. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in Regensburg, the company offers innovative solutions such as BOX ID DoubleTrack and BOX ID TripleTrack. These systems enable users to accurately track and localize mobile assets and containers in real-time, both indoors and outdoors, enhancing logistics processes. BOX ID Systems provides an end-to-end location and process mining solution designed to efficiently track millions of logistics assets across Europe and globally. Their offerings include advanced analytics software, sensor tracking devices, and management tools that facilitate process automation and optimization, ultimately delivering transparency and efficiency for industrial and automotive production clients in their supply chain operations.

CloudTalk

Series B in 2024
CloudTalk is the fastest-growing AI-powered calling solution and call center software for modern businesses. CloudTalk was founded in 2016 to help businesses connect seamlessly with customers over the phone and make customer experience the greatest competitive advantage for driving more revenues.

Wirepas

Series D in 2023
Wirepas Ltd. specializes in wireless communication solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), offering connectivity through its proprietary Pino solution, which enables multi-hop mesh networks. Founded in 2010 and based in Tampere, Finland, the company supports IoT projects from initial design to product delivery by providing pre-integrated, tested reference implementations along with a comprehensive support tool package. Wirepas Pino stands out in the market for its deterministic performance, adaptability to local radio conditions, and high reliability, addressing common challenges faced by IoT platforms. The company's technology allows for the creation of autonomous networks capable of supporting millions of devices, eliminating the need for traditional infrastructure while facilitating sensor, control, and low-bandwidth communication applications across various radio hardware and frequency bands.

Airalo

Series B in 2023
Airalo is an eSIM store that provides travelers with access to eSIMs in over 190 countries and regions at competitive local rates. Designed for eSIM-compatible devices such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs, Airalo simplifies connectivity for users by eliminating the need to carry multiple physical SIM cards or change phone numbers while abroad. Through its mobile application, travelers can easily select and activate their desired data plans based on their destination, ensuring seamless connectivity without the hassle of traditional SIM card swapping. This service is aimed at enhancing the travel experience by offering affordability and convenience in global communication.

SMART-Photonics

Debt Financing in 2023
SMART Photonics offers a versatile production and development portfolio. First of all, easy access via Multi-Project Wafer runs enables low-cost and fast prototyping for photonic integrated circuits. Secondly we offer engineering of the process to create the customer product with customer specifications. Production development services are offered for volume production of customer products.

Perlego

Venture Round in 2023
Perlego is an online subscription service that provides access to a vast library of textbooks and non-fiction titles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, it partners with over 3,000 publishers to offer users unlimited access to more than 650,000 eBooks and publications. The service aims to make learning more accessible and affordable for students around the world by allowing them to access essential academic and professional reading materials through a monthly subscription fee.

RangeForce

Series B in 2023
RangeForce is a software-as-a-service platform focused on enhancing cybersecurity readiness through interactive training and simulations. It provides a cloud-based environment that allows organizations to conduct realistic cyberattack simulations, enabling IT employees to develop and refine their defensive skills against emerging threats. By offering a sandbox setting for practicing responses to various cyber incidents, RangeForce equips businesses with the tools necessary to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and ensure their teams are prepared for real-world challenges.

Qollabi

Seed Round in 2022
Qollabi is a developer of Business Relationship Management (BRM) software aimed at facilitating the management of indirect sales channels, such as agents, distributors, and resellers. The software provides tools for creating centralized partner plans that promote collaboration and communication within teams. It allows users to update action plans and connect with customer relationship management (CRM) systems and other data sources. By leveraging the OKR (Objective & Key Results) methodology, Qollabi enables organizations to establish shared spaces for planning and achieving mutual success with their partners. This approach enhances the effectiveness of partnerships and streamlines the management of business relationships.

Minut

Series B in 2022
Minut is a computer software company that specializes in product design, hardware, electronics, software, IoT, and smart home. Its technology helps individuals to keep their house secure and manage their house security using their smartphones. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malmö, Skane Lan.

Censornet

Series C in 2022
Censornet is a cybersecurity company that provides a comprehensive platform designed to enhance the security of organizations in an increasingly mobile and cloud-centric environment. Their solutions enable businesses to manage and control internet activity and the usage of cloud applications across all devices, ensuring user protection whether employees are in the office or working remotely. Censornet's secure cloud platform integrates various security services, including email and web security, cloud access security, and adaptive multi-factor authentication. This integration allows for real-time automated attack prevention, empowering organizations to safely adopt cloud applications, implement bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, and manage shadow IT effectively.

Lendis

Series A in 2022
Lendis GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing a digital rental service for office infrastructure, including furniture and electronics. The company offers a range of products, such as desks, chairs, laptops, and smartphones, allowing clients to rent equipment on flexible terms. Users can choose to return items after three months or opt for long-term rentals. Lendis also provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, facilitating the management of employees' equipment in a hybrid working environment. This comprehensive approach has enabled Lendis to equip over 100,000 employees across more than 1,000 companies, helping businesses streamline device management and optimize their IT resources.

EclecticIQ

Series C in 2020
EclecticIQ specializes in threat intelligence and cybersecurity solutions, offering technology and services that enhance the defense against cyber threats. The company develops platforms that integrate and analyze intelligence data from various sources, including open and commercial suppliers, as well as industry partnerships. This integration allows organizations to improve their detection, prevention, and response capabilities against adversaries. By embedding intelligence into cybersecurity frameworks, EclecticIQ aims to empower enterprises to effectively combat evolving cyber threats.

SMART-Photonics

Series C in 2020
SMART Photonics offers a versatile production and development portfolio. First of all, easy access via Multi-Project Wafer runs enables low-cost and fast prototyping for photonic integrated circuits. Secondly we offer engineering of the process to create the customer product with customer specifications. Production development services are offered for volume production of customer products.

SettleMint

Venture Round in 2020
SettleMint offers a user-friendly platform that enables web2 engineers to build, deploy, and integrate applications on web3 infrastructure. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools covering the entire web3 application development lifecycle. This includes node hosting as a service, customizable smart contract templates for over 50 use cases, and efficient on-chain data querying through Graph QL integration. Additionally, SettleMint supports decentralized data storage with IPFS node deployment, alongside centralized storage options. The platform features a fully automated and customizable user interface builder, ensuring scalability with easy resource management. With SOC2 certification and enterprise-grade capabilities, SettleMint simplifies the complexities of web3 development for businesses across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, and Asia-Pacific, with offices in key cities such as Belgium, Dubai, Delhi, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Sensara

Series A in 2019
Sensara B.V., located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in home healthcare equipment and software through its product Sensara HomeCare. The company aims to empower senior citizens and vulnerable individuals to maintain their independence while ensuring their safety and well-being. Sensara utilizes self-learning algorithms to monitor 30 medically verified profiles, providing alerts and advice to family members and caregivers when necessary. Information gathered from various sensors is transmitted to user-friendly apps and interfaces, allowing for better-informed care. The company prioritizes client control over their data and privacy. Sensara's modular product line offers integrated solutions suitable for various living situations, from independent homes to assisted living and nursing facilities, emphasizing the importance of historical data in enhancing future care.

ZecOps

Seed Round in 2019
ZecOps, Inc. is a cybersecurity automation company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in mobile security automation, offering solutions that identify advanced cyber attacks, zero-day exploits, and complex payloads. ZecOps' platform enables organizations to extract and analyze mobile device logs for signs of compromise or malicious activity, significantly reducing the time required for manual investigations from months to mere minutes. By uncovering attackers' mistakes and understanding the objectives of cyber campaigns, ZecOps enhances threat detection and increases the costs for malicious actors.

Minut

Series A in 2019
Minut is a computer software company that specializes in product design, hardware, electronics, software, IoT, and smart home. Its technology helps individuals to keep their house secure and manage their house security using their smartphones. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malmö, Skane Lan.

Wirepas

Series B in 2019
Wirepas Ltd. specializes in wireless communication solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), offering connectivity through its proprietary Pino solution, which enables multi-hop mesh networks. Founded in 2010 and based in Tampere, Finland, the company supports IoT projects from initial design to product delivery by providing pre-integrated, tested reference implementations along with a comprehensive support tool package. Wirepas Pino stands out in the market for its deterministic performance, adaptability to local radio conditions, and high reliability, addressing common challenges faced by IoT platforms. The company's technology allows for the creation of autonomous networks capable of supporting millions of devices, eliminating the need for traditional infrastructure while facilitating sensor, control, and low-bandwidth communication applications across various radio hardware and frequency bands.

Cloudify

Series A in 2018
Cloudify specializes in providing an orchestration platform that automates the deployment, configuration, and management of network and application services across various environments, from core locations to edge devices. Its open-source, intent-based platform simplifies end-to-end network automation, allowing users to connect and manage distributed containers and network elements seamlessly. By leveraging TOSCA-based technology, Cloudify enhances flexibility, mitigates vendor lock-in, and reduces operational costs and time. The platform is designed to improve the velocity and reliability of software deployment and lifecycle management, enabling businesses to effectively manage diverse cloud environments. Headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United States and Europe, Cloudify is dedicated to transforming how enterprises and service providers operate their network services.

Cybersprint

Series A in 2018
Cybersprint helps to make the internet a safer place. Cybersprint provides Digital Risk Protection services. Contact founders@cybersprint.nl for more information.

CUJO AI

Series B in 2018
CUJO AI specializes in artificial intelligence-driven cybersecurity solutions aimed at enhancing digital protection for consumers and businesses. Its products, built on extensive real-world data, enable network operators worldwide to gain insights into data movement across networks while safeguarding connected devices. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including advanced device identification, real-time network security, privacy protection, and content access control. By addressing data security threats and privacy concerns proactively, CUJO AI helps operators improve customer value, monetize their networks, and streamline operations. The company has received multiple accolades for its innovative technology, including awards for security solutions and recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.

ZecOps

Pre Seed Round in 2018
ZecOps, Inc. is a cybersecurity automation company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in mobile security automation, offering solutions that identify advanced cyber attacks, zero-day exploits, and complex payloads. ZecOps' platform enables organizations to extract and analyze mobile device logs for signs of compromise or malicious activity, significantly reducing the time required for manual investigations from months to mere minutes. By uncovering attackers' mistakes and understanding the objectives of cyber campaigns, ZecOps enhances threat detection and increases the costs for malicious actors.

Sentiance

Series A in 2017
Sentiance is a data science company specializing in motion insights derived from IoT sensor data. It focuses on transforming motion data into contextual insights, leveraging on-device AI technology to enhance understanding of human behavior and real-time context. Sentiance serves various sectors, including motor insurance, ride-hailing, delivery, automotive OEMs, and transport authorities. By employing behavioral change techniques, the company personalizes engagement to foster safer and more sustainable mobility experiences. Its solutions aim to help clients reduce accidents, improve claims processing, enhance customer engagement and acquisition, increase loss ratios, and implement tailored driver safety programs.

SoundEnergy

Venture Round in 2017
SoundEnergy BV is focused on developing and commercializing innovative technologies aimed at reducing fossil energy consumption. The company specializes in Thermo Acoustic Technology, which facilitates zero CO2 climate control in buildings by utilizing heat engines and heat pumps. These products enable cooling and heating without the use of electricity or gas, relying instead on hot water to achieve temperature regulation. SoundEnergy’s approach not only addresses environmental concerns but also aligns scientific advancements with sound business practices, promoting sustainable solutions that benefit both the environment and investors.

Sentiance

Series A in 2017
Sentiance is a data science company specializing in motion insights derived from IoT sensor data. It focuses on transforming motion data into contextual insights, leveraging on-device AI technology to enhance understanding of human behavior and real-time context. Sentiance serves various sectors, including motor insurance, ride-hailing, delivery, automotive OEMs, and transport authorities. By employing behavioral change techniques, the company personalizes engagement to foster safer and more sustainable mobility experiences. Its solutions aim to help clients reduce accidents, improve claims processing, enhance customer engagement and acquisition, increase loss ratios, and implement tailored driver safety programs.

Sensara

Series A in 2017
Sensara B.V., located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, specializes in home healthcare equipment and software through its product Sensara HomeCare. The company aims to empower senior citizens and vulnerable individuals to maintain their independence while ensuring their safety and well-being. Sensara utilizes self-learning algorithms to monitor 30 medically verified profiles, providing alerts and advice to family members and caregivers when necessary. Information gathered from various sensors is transmitted to user-friendly apps and interfaces, allowing for better-informed care. The company prioritizes client control over their data and privacy. Sensara's modular product line offers integrated solutions suitable for various living situations, from independent homes to assisted living and nursing facilities, emphasizing the importance of historical data in enhancing future care.

nello

Seed Round in 2017
nello is a tech company with the mission to simplify urban life. They enable keyless access in multi-family homes by selling an intercom upgrade to consumers. They use that access to offer convenient and cost-efficient unattended deliveries and pickups.

Actility

Series D in 2017
Actility S.A., founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lannion, France, is a leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) and specializes in machine-to-machine communication solutions. The company's flagship platform, ThingPark, provides a carrier-grade Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure that supports scalable deployments of mission-critical applications. ThingPark facilitates the connection between sensors and cloud applications, accommodating a wide range of use cases from global networks to secure enterprise solutions. Actility features a growing ecosystem of partners and offers middleware that enables seamless integration of data from various sensors. Additionally, the company operates a B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects businesses with vetted IoT device, connectivity, and application providers. As a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™, Actility is committed to advancing IoT technologies and fostering collaboration within the industry.

CardioSecur

Series B in 2017
CardioSecur, a subsidiary of Personal MedSystems, focuses on innovative mobile health solutions, particularly in the realm of instant cardiac monitoring. The company has developed a smartphone-based ECG application that includes a specialized set of electrodes for efficient data collection. This application allows users to conduct personalized cardiac monitoring and facilitates the sharing of results with healthcare providers, enabling patients to receive timely recommendations on their health status in under a minute. By prioritizing ease of use and sophisticated design, CardioSecur aims to deliver professional-grade ECG technology for individuals, enhancing personal health management.

Viloc

Venture Round in 2016
Viloc is a Belgium-based scale-up company focused on tool tracking and automated tool management for the construction, installation, and equipment rental industries. The company offers a comprehensive solution to the challenges associated with managing tools and equipment by integrating advanced technologies such as scanning, GPS tracking, and Viloc Tags into a user-friendly platform. Specifically designed for smaller and less expensive equipment, the Viloc Tag is a compact tracking device that can be attached to various tools and equipment, enabling real-time data transmission regarding their status and location. This innovative approach helps users effectively track and recover lost or stolen items, ensuring better asset management and protection.

SecurityMatters

Series A in 2016
SecurityMatters is an international company that specializes in network intrusion detection products and services aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for its clients. The company employs an innovative approach known as self-configuring, deep-protocol, network whitelisting, which stems from over 20 years of research and experience in the field. SecurityMatters focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and protecting industrial environments, translating complex cybersecurity challenges into clear and actionable intelligence. This enables clients to gain instant visibility into cyber threats and to quickly identify and recover from potential disruptions to their operational continuity.

OPNT

Series A in 2016
OPNT is a specialized company that emerged as a spin-off from LaserLaB at VU University Amsterdam, focusing on advanced time and frequency transfer solutions. It aims to provide businesses with accurate timing services, ensuring reliable and cost-effective alternatives to GPS-based timing. By utilizing existing fiber-optical communications infrastructure, OPNT's systems enable tight synchronization of network clocks, independent of GPS signals, thus reducing operational expenditures. This technology enhances the flexibility and reliability of telecom networks, making it a valuable resource for organizations that require precision in time distribution and frequency division.

EclecticIQ

Series A in 2016
EclecticIQ specializes in threat intelligence and cybersecurity solutions, offering technology and services that enhance the defense against cyber threats. The company develops platforms that integrate and analyze intelligence data from various sources, including open and commercial suppliers, as well as industry partnerships. This integration allows organizations to improve their detection, prevention, and response capabilities against adversaries. By embedding intelligence into cybersecurity frameworks, EclecticIQ aims to empower enterprises to effectively combat evolving cyber threats.

Actility

Series C in 2015
Actility S.A., founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lannion, France, is a leader in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) and specializes in machine-to-machine communication solutions. The company's flagship platform, ThingPark, provides a carrier-grade Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure that supports scalable deployments of mission-critical applications. ThingPark facilitates the connection between sensors and cloud applications, accommodating a wide range of use cases from global networks to secure enterprise solutions. Actility features a growing ecosystem of partners and offers middleware that enables seamless integration of data from various sensors. Additionally, the company operates a B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects businesses with vetted IoT device, connectivity, and application providers. As a founding member of the LoRa Alliance™, Actility is committed to advancing IoT technologies and fostering collaboration within the industry.

Jasper Technologies

Series D in 2012
Jasper Technologies, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that facilitates the launch, management, and monetization of IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee their connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, and to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides the Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the mobility management of employee mobile phones and tablets. The company's diverse clientele spans several sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail and payment solutions, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 and originally known as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operational facilities in Alpharetta, Georgia, and has been a subsidiary of Cisco Systems since March 2016.
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