KPN Ventures

KPN Ventures, established in 2015, is a corporate venture capital arm based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. As a subsidiary of KPN, a leading Dutch telecommunications and ICT services provider, KPN Ventures invests in early growth-stage European technology companies. It focuses on sectors such as networking technology, IoT, smart home, digital healthcare, cybersecurity, mobile services, cloud computing, data analytics, and more. The firm offers not only capital but also access to KPN's expertise, network, and customer channels to support its portfolio companies.

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. Established in 2016 and headquartered in London, the company has partnered with over 3,000 publishers to offer users unlimited access to more than 650,000 eBooks and publications. Perlego aims to enhance accessibility to educational resources, enabling students and learners around the world to benefit from affordable reading materials through a monthly subscription model. By focusing on academic and professional e-books, Perlego seeks to support learning and foster knowledge acquisition at a low cost.

BOX ID Systems

Seed Round in 2024
BOX ID Systems GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in the development and manufacture of Internet of Things (IoT) positioning and identification systems tailored for the industrial supply chain. Founded in 2018, the company provides comprehensive solutions such as BOX ID DoubleTrack, an asset tracking system designed for the localization of mobile assets and containers within production logistics, and BOX ID TripleTrack, which offers real-time asset location capabilities. These systems enable users to track assets both indoors and outdoors, enhancing efficiency and transparency in logistics processes. BOX ID Systems employs a specialized analytics software platform, sensor tracking devices, and user-management tools to facilitate process automation and optimization, benefiting industrial and automotive production clients by improving logistics efficiency and cost management across various operational environments. The company also maintains an office in Regensburg, Germany.

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. is a Finnish company established in 2010, specializing in wireless communication solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Based in Tampere, Wirepas develops Pino, a unique multi-hop mesh network solution that enables reliable and scalable connectivity for IoT devices. This technology supports the creation of autonomous networks that can expand to millions of devices without the need for traditional infrastructure. Wirepas Pino offers deterministic performance, local radio adaptability, and high reliability, addressing key challenges faced by IoT platforms. The company provides extensive support throughout the design and delivery process, including pre-integrated and tested reference implementations to facilitate IoT connectivity projects across various applications.

Airalo

Series B in 2023
Airalo is a provider of eSIM services tailored for travelers, offering a seamless way to access mobile connectivity in over 190 countries and regions. By utilizing eSIM-compatible devices such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs, users can easily select and activate local data plans through a mobile application, eliminating the need to carry multiple physical SIM cards. This service not only delivers affordable local rates but also grants travelers the freedom to stay connected wherever they go, without the hassle of changing numbers or managing different SIM cards. Airalo aims to simplify mobile connectivity for globetrotters, enhancing their travel experience.

SMART-Photonics

Debt Financing in 2023
SMART Photonics specializes in the development and production of integrated photonic chips that utilize light for data transmission, enhancing speed and bandwidth while lowering energy consumption. The company provides a versatile portfolio that includes easy access to Multi-Project Wafer runs, facilitating low-cost and rapid prototyping of photonic integrated circuits. Additionally, SMART Photonics offers engineering services tailored to meet specific customer requirements, along with production development for volume manufacturing of customized products. By focusing on these innovative processes, the company aims to support advancements in various sectors, such as healthcare and mobility, enabling clients to efficiently manage and transmit large volumes of data.

Perlego

Venture Round in 2023
Perlego is an online subscription service that provides access to a vast library of textbooks and non-fiction titles. Established in 2016 and headquartered in London, the company has partnered with over 3,000 publishers to offer users unlimited access to more than 650,000 eBooks and publications. Perlego aims to enhance accessibility to educational resources, enabling students and learners around the world to benefit from affordable reading materials through a monthly subscription model. By focusing on academic and professional e-books, Perlego seeks to support learning and foster knowledge acquisition at a low cost.

RangeForce

Series B in 2023
RangeForce is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in human cyber defense readiness. It provides a learning platform designed to enhance cybersecurity training by simulating cyberattacks and other threats within a cloud-based environment. This platform enables businesses to conduct realistic cybersecurity simulations and exercises, allowing information technology employees to develop and refine their defensive skills against evolving threats. By offering a sandbox environment, RangeForce helps organizations better prepare for actual cyber incidents, ensuring their teams are equipped to respond effectively.

Qollabi

Seed Round in 2022
Qollabi specializes in Business Relationship Management (BRM) software aimed at enhancing partnerships and business relationships. The company's platform facilitates the management of indirect sales channels, such as agents, distributors, and resellers, by providing centralized and dynamic partner plans. Qollabi's software features a collaborative toolbox that allows teams to share updates on action plans and integrates seamlessly with CRM and other data sources. This enables organizations to create shared environments for planning and collaboration, utilizing the Objective and Key Results (OKR) methodology to drive mutual success and optimize partner engagement.

Minut

Series B in 2022
Minut is a technology company established in 2014, with operations in Shenzhen, China, and Malmö, Sweden. It specializes in designing and manufacturing smart home security devices. Minut's flagship product, Point, is a camera-less device that monitors noise, temperature, motion, and other environmental factors within homes. When it detects anomalies, it sends alerts to users' smartphones, enabling them to maintain home security without compromising privacy.

Censornet

Series C in 2022
CensorNet is a cybersecurity company that specializes in helping organizations manage the increasing use of cloud applications in a mobile world. Their solutions provide visibility into, control over, and protection for all internet activity and cloud application usage across various devices. This ensures that users are protected whether they are in the office or remote. By offering real-time automated attack prevention through their secure cloud platform, CensorNet enables organizations to safely adopt cloud applications, implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives, 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. The company offers a range of electronics and furniture, including desks, tables, chairs, laptops, cell phones, and acoustic solutions, on rent to businesses. Lendis enables companies to equip their employees with necessary devices and software, managing the setup and maintenance digitally. This service is particularly beneficial in hybrid working environments, allowing for flexible equipment management and freeing up IT resources. The company has equipped over 100,000 employees at more than 1,000 companies.

EclecticIQ

Series C in 2020
EclecticIQ is a company specializing in threat intelligence and cybersecurity solutions. It develops advanced technology for threat hunting and response, aimed at enhancing organizations' defenses against cyber adversaries. The company's platform integrates and interprets intelligence data sourced from open sources, commercial suppliers, and industry partnerships. This enables enterprises to bolster their detection, prevention, and response capabilities by embedding actionable intelligence into their cybersecurity infrastructures. Through its offerings, EclecticIQ strives to empower organizations to effectively combat evolving cyber threats.

SMART-Photonics

Series C in 2020
SMART Photonics specializes in the development and production of integrated photonic chips that utilize light for data transmission, enhancing speed and bandwidth while lowering energy consumption. The company provides a versatile portfolio that includes easy access to Multi-Project Wafer runs, facilitating low-cost and rapid prototyping of photonic integrated circuits. Additionally, SMART Photonics offers engineering services tailored to meet specific customer requirements, along with production development for volume manufacturing of customized products. By focusing on these innovative processes, the company aims to support advancements in various sectors, such as healthcare and mobility, enabling clients to efficiently manage and transmit large volumes of data.

SettleMint

Venture Round in 2020
SettleMint is a developer of a user-friendly blockchain platform that allows web2 engineers to build, deploy, and integrate applications on web3 infrastructure. Its low-code platform encompasses the entire web3 application development lifecycle, featuring node hosting as a service that enables quick deployment across various protocols and cloud regions. The platform offers a library of customizable smart contract templates for over 50 use cases, efficient data querying through full Graph QL integration, and decentralized data storage via IPFS nodes. Additionally, SettleMint provides an automated user interface builder and scalable resources for deployed services. The company, SOC2 certified and designed for enterprise use, aims to simplify web3 development by reducing complexity and risk. With a presence in Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific, SettleMint operates offices in several major cities, including Belgium, Dubai, Delhi, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Sensara

Series A in 2019
Sensara B.V., based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, focuses on home healthcare solutions through its product, Sensara HomeCare. The company aims to empower senior citizens and vulnerable individuals to maintain their independence while ensuring safety and health. Utilizing self-learning algorithms, Sensara monitors medically verified profiles through data collected from sensors, which is then communicated via user-friendly applications and interfaces. This system alerts family members and caregivers when assistance is needed, promoting proactive care. Sensara's modular product line seamlessly integrates solutions for various living situations, including independent, assisted, and nursing home environments. The company prioritizes data privacy, allowing clients to maintain control over their personal information, while emphasizing that understanding an individual’s history can enhance future care.

ZecOps

Seed Round in 2019
ZecOps, Inc. is a cybersecurity automation company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. Specializing in mobile security, ZecOps develops a platform that helps organizations identify advanced cyber attacks, zero-day exploits, and sophisticated payloads. The company's technology allows for the extraction, delivery, and analysis of mobile device logs to detect signs of compromise or malicious activity. By automating the investigation process, ZecOps significantly reduces the time required to analyze mobile cyber attacks, transforming what typically takes months into mere minutes. This efficiency not only enhances the detection of threats but also increases the cost for attackers by uncovering their tactics and objectives.

Minut

Series A in 2019
Minut is a technology company established in 2014, with operations in Shenzhen, China, and Malmö, Sweden. It specializes in designing and manufacturing smart home security devices. Minut's flagship product, Point, is a camera-less device that monitors noise, temperature, motion, and other environmental factors within homes. When it detects anomalies, it sends alerts to users' smartphones, enabling them to maintain home security without compromising privacy.

Wirepas

Series B in 2019
Wirepas Ltd. is a Finnish company established in 2010, specializing in wireless communication solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Based in Tampere, Wirepas develops Pino, a unique multi-hop mesh network solution that enables reliable and scalable connectivity for IoT devices. This technology supports the creation of autonomous networks that can expand to millions of devices without the need for traditional infrastructure. Wirepas Pino offers deterministic performance, local radio adaptability, and high reliability, addressing key challenges faced by IoT platforms. The company provides extensive support throughout the design and delivery process, including pre-integrated and tested reference implementations to facilitate IoT connectivity projects across various applications.

Cloudify

Series A in 2018
Cloudify is a developer of a cloud orchestration platform that enables service providers and enterprises to automate and manage network and application services across various environments, including core locations, branches, and edge devices. By utilizing its open-source, intent-based orchestration technology, Cloudify simplifies end-to-end network automation, connecting and managing distributed containers, network elements, and edge devices on both physical servers and cloud infrastructures. The platform enhances the deployment, configuration, and remediation of applications, allowing businesses to improve the velocity and reliability of software deployment and lifecycle management. With a focus on flexibility and cost reduction, Cloudify's TOSCA-based technology prevents vendor lock-in and facilitates collaboration across heterogeneous cloud environments. The company is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United States and Europe.

Cybersprint

Series A in 2018
Cybersprint is a cybersecurity company that specializes in Digital Risk Protection services, aimed at enhancing internet safety. The company has developed a cybersecurity compliance platform focused on attack surface management. This platform continuously maps a company's attack surface, identifying and prioritizing relevant risks to prevent significant incidents. By adopting an outside-in approach similar to that of a hacker, Cybersprint enables businesses to detect vulnerabilities effectively and make informed decisions regarding their external exposure.

CUJO AI

Series B in 2018
CUJO AI is a developer of an artificial intelligence-driven cybersecurity platform that focuses on enhancing digital security for consumers and businesses. The company's portfolio of products leverages proprietary AI models and extensive real-world data to deliver insights into network data movement and protect devices within homes, businesses, and connected communities. Its solutions are utilized by network, mobile, and public Wi-Fi operators worldwide, providing a suite of value-added services that include advanced device identification, real-time network security, privacy protection, and content access control. CUJO AI's platform aims to detect and mitigate data security threats and privacy concerns before they can cause harm, thereby improving customer value and operational efficiency for network operators. 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. It has also been featured as a notable vendor in IoT security by industry analysts.

ZecOps

Pre Seed Round in 2018
ZecOps, Inc. is a cybersecurity automation company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. Specializing in mobile security, ZecOps develops a platform that helps organizations identify advanced cyber attacks, zero-day exploits, and sophisticated payloads. The company's technology allows for the extraction, delivery, and analysis of mobile device logs to detect signs of compromise or malicious activity. By automating the investigation process, ZecOps significantly reduces the time required to analyze mobile cyber attacks, transforming what typically takes months into mere minutes. This efficiency not only enhances the detection of threats but also increases the cost for attackers by uncovering their tactics and objectives.

Sentiance

Series A in 2017
Sentiance is a data science company specializing in motion insights derived from IoT sensor data. It develops advanced technology that transforms motion data into contextual insights, enabling better understanding of individual behavior and real-time contexts. Sentiance serves various sectors, including motor insurance, ride-hailing, delivery services, automotive OEMs, and transport authorities. By employing on-device AI and behavioral change techniques, the company personalizes engagement strategies aimed at enhancing safety and sustainability in mobility. This innovative approach helps clients reduce accidents, improve claims handling, boost customer engagement and acquisition, enhance loss ratios, and implement tailored driver safety programs.

SoundEnergy

Venture Round in 2017
Sound Energy BV is focused on developing and commercializing innovative technologies aimed at reducing fossil energy consumption. The company specializes in Thermo Acoustic Technology, which provides a sustainable solution for climate control in buildings. By utilizing hot water for cooling, Sound Energy's heat engines and heat pumps eliminate the need for electricity or gas, allowing homeowners to manage energy consumption while achieving zero carbon dioxide emissions. With a commitment to sustainability, the company integrates environmental considerations with scientific expertise and a pragmatic business approach, ensuring that its technologies serve both ecological and economic interests.

Sentiance

Series A in 2017
Sentiance is a data science company specializing in motion insights derived from IoT sensor data. It develops advanced technology that transforms motion data into contextual insights, enabling better understanding of individual behavior and real-time contexts. Sentiance serves various sectors, including motor insurance, ride-hailing, delivery services, automotive OEMs, and transport authorities. By employing on-device AI and behavioral change techniques, the company personalizes engagement strategies aimed at enhancing safety and sustainability in mobility. This innovative approach helps clients reduce accidents, improve claims handling, boost customer engagement and acquisition, enhance loss ratios, and implement tailored driver safety programs.

Sensara

Series A in 2017
Sensara B.V., based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, focuses on home healthcare solutions through its product, Sensara HomeCare. The company aims to empower senior citizens and vulnerable individuals to maintain their independence while ensuring safety and health. Utilizing self-learning algorithms, Sensara monitors medically verified profiles through data collected from sensors, which is then communicated via user-friendly applications and interfaces. This system alerts family members and caregivers when assistance is needed, promoting proactive care. Sensara's modular product line seamlessly integrates solutions for various living situations, including independent, assisted, and nursing home environments. The company prioritizes data privacy, allowing clients to maintain control over their personal information, while emphasizing that understanding an individual’s history can enhance future care.

nello

Seed Round in 2017
Nello is a technology company dedicated to streamlining urban living. It specializes in upgrading multi-family home intercom systems, enabling keyless access via smartphones. This technology also facilitates unattended deliveries and pickups, enhancing convenience and efficiency for residents.

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, specializes in innovative mobile health solutions, particularly in the realm of instant cardiac monitoring. The company develops a smartphone-based ECG application that is designed to provide personalized cardiac monitoring services. This application is accompanied by a set of electrodes, allowing users to conduct high-level 12-lead ECG tests with ease. One of the key features of the application is its ability to share data with healthcare professionals, enabling patients to receive timely recommendations based on their cardiac health within minutes. CardioSecur's focus on user-friendly design and sophisticated technology positions it as a leader in the field of personalized ECG systems for individual use.

Viloc

Venture Round in 2016
Viloc is a Belgium-based scale-up company specializing in Tool Tracking and Automated Tool Management for the construction, installation, and equipment rental sectors. The company addresses the challenges of tool and equipment management by providing a comprehensive solution that integrates advanced technologies, including scanning, GPS tracking, and unique Viloc Tags. These tags are small tracking devices that can be attached to various types of equipment, allowing for automatic transmission of data regarding their status and location. Viloc's platform offers a user-friendly approach to asset management, enabling businesses to efficiently track and recover lost or stolen items while ensuring the protection of important assets.

SecurityMatters

Series A in 2016
SecurityMatters is an international company specializing in advanced network monitoring and protection technologies designed to enhance cybersecurity for its clients. The firm offers a unique approach to securing computer networks through self-configuring, deep-protocol, network whitelisting, which is based on over two decades of research in network intrusion detection. Its products and services provide instant visibility and detection of cyber threats, specifically targeting industrial environments. By translating complex security challenges into clear, actionable intelligence, SecurityMatters enables its clients to effectively identify and swiftly recover from potential threats, thereby ensuring the continuity and integrity of their operations.

OPNT

Series A in 2016
OPNT is a Dutch technology company spun off from LaserLaB at VU University Amsterdam. It specializes in providing accurate time distribution and frequency division systems for businesses, particularly those reliant on telecommunications networks. OPNT's core offering is a GPS-based service that leverages existing fiber-optic infrastructure to synchronize clocks independently of GPS timing, reducing operational expenses (OPEX) while maintaining the reliability of standard telecom equipment.

EclecticIQ

Series A in 2016
EclecticIQ is a company specializing in threat intelligence and cybersecurity solutions. It develops advanced technology for threat hunting and response, aimed at enhancing organizations' defenses against cyber adversaries. The company's platform integrates and interprets intelligence data sourced from open sources, commercial suppliers, and industry partnerships. This enables enterprises to bolster their detection, prevention, and response capabilities by embedding actionable intelligence into their cybersecurity infrastructures. Through its offerings, EclecticIQ strives to empower organizations 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. specializes in providing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that enables businesses to launch, manage, and monetize IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, as well as to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which facilitates mobility management for employee mobile devices. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations in Alpharetta, Georgia. As of March 2016, Jasper Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Openlayer

Openlayer is an analysis platform that enhances the transparency and reliability of machine learning models by detecting and addressing failure patterns and biases. It provides a debugging workspace that enables developers to filter through model predictions, swiftly identifying common failures and challenging edge cases. This functionality allows users to effectively track and version models and datasets, fostering a collaborative environment where teams can focus on developing production-ready models. Openlayer aims to improve the overall robustness and trustworthiness of machine learning applications by streamlining the model evaluation process.
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