Telefónica

Telefónica is a diversified telecommunications group providing fixed-line and mobile services. It operates in 24 countries and serves hundreds of millions of customers, with a large international footprint beyond its home market. The company focuses on delivering information and communications technology-based services that enhance everyday life and business performance, backed by ongoing investments in digital connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity. With a significant presence in Latin America and Europe, Telefónica seeks to drive growth through innovation and the deployment of advanced communications networks and services for individuals and enterprises alike.

Jacobo Garcia-Palencia

Director Group Strategic Alliances and Industry Analyst Office

Guenia Gawendo

Managing Director

Gonzalo Martín-Villa Peña

CEO, IoT and Big Data Director

Past deals in Networking

Monogoto

Series A in 2024
Monogoto provides a cloud-based cellular network and API-driven Infrastructure-as-a-Service that enables enterprises to integrate cellular connectivity with their existing IT infrastructure. The platform supports IoT, private LTE, and 5G use cases with edge-to-cloud security, comprehensive network event auditing, anomaly detection, and automated alerts. It offers an enterprise-friendly, zero CAPEX, as-a-Service model and global reach, with public connectivity in many countries and options for roaming across private and public networks. The solution supports on-premise local breakout for private networks and private wireless broadband, helping organizations achieve secure, scalable cellular connectivity with centralized management and roaming capabilities worldwide.

Nearby Computing

Series A in 2024
Nearby Computing, S.L. is a software development company based in Barcelona, Spain, established in 2018. It specializes in orchestration and automation solutions for networks and systems, focusing on Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G applications. The company's flagship product, NearbyOne, is an Edge IT fabrics orchestration platform that manages the entire lifecycle of infrastructure, virtual network functions, and applications. This platform facilitates the seamless deployment of services through a holistic approach, allowing users to onboard applications from third-party independent software vendors and create a rich ecosystem of pre-integrated services. NearbyOne also includes built-in service assurance and key performance indicator monitoring to ensure compliance with service level agreements. By enabling personalized services for multi-access edge computing and managing hybrid, distributed networks efficiently, Nearby Computing supports various sectors, including telecommunications, industry, utilities, and connected vehicle networks.

Vita IT

Acquisition in 2022
Vita IT is an integrator and IT service provider comprised of skilled professionals with significant experience in the information technology sector. The company focuses on delivering technological services and solutions that facilitate digital globalization. Its offerings include connectivity, mobility, collaboration, video, information security, automation, and data center virtualization solutions. By providing these services, Vita IT helps organizations enhance productivity and maintain operational efficiency across various locations worldwide.

Monogoto

Seed Round in 2021
Monogoto provides a cloud-based cellular network and API-driven Infrastructure-as-a-Service that enables enterprises to integrate cellular connectivity with their existing IT infrastructure. The platform supports IoT, private LTE, and 5G use cases with edge-to-cloud security, comprehensive network event auditing, anomaly detection, and automated alerts. It offers an enterprise-friendly, zero CAPEX, as-a-Service model and global reach, with public connectivity in many countries and options for roaming across private and public networks. The solution supports on-premise local breakout for private networks and private wireless broadband, helping organizations achieve secure, scalable cellular connectivity with centralized management and roaming capabilities worldwide.

Altiostar

Series C in 2019
Altiostar Networks, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and developing outdoor coverage and capacity solutions for the LTE market. The company offers macro iRRH radios, suitable for various outdoor environments and mountable on cell towers, masts, or building walls. Additionally, they provide small cell iRRHs, designed to maximize network capacity in high user-density urban zones and address network coverage gaps. Altiostar serves mobile network operators, aiming to enhance communication experiences while reducing technology costs. The company's innovative, experienced team focuses on disaggregated, multi-vendor, cloud-native mobile network solutions to enable efficient and cost-effective LTE network deployment and expansion.

NFWare

Seed Round in 2017
NFWare is a Munich-based company that specializes in cloud-based network functions virtualization technologies for telecom operators and data centers. The company develops high-performance virtualized IP routing solutions that leverage advanced multi-core packet-processing algorithms. These solutions enable service providers to build next-generation networks with the agility and flexibility of software, while achieving the performance typically associated with hardware. NFWare's offerings include Virtual Carrier Grade NAT, which facilitates address and protocol translation, allowing for the extension of IPv4 network connectivity. By utilizing standard x86 servers, NFWare's technology significantly reduces the costs associated with building network infrastructure, enhancing productivity for its clients.

NFWare

Convertible Note in 2015
NFWare is a Munich-based company that specializes in cloud-based network functions virtualization technologies for telecom operators and data centers. The company develops high-performance virtualized IP routing solutions that leverage advanced multi-core packet-processing algorithms. These solutions enable service providers to build next-generation networks with the agility and flexibility of software, while achieving the performance typically associated with hardware. NFWare's offerings include Virtual Carrier Grade NAT, which facilitates address and protocol translation, allowing for the extension of IPv4 network connectivity. By utilizing standard x86 servers, NFWare's technology significantly reduces the costs associated with building network infrastructure, enhancing productivity for its clients.

SIGFOX

Series D in 2015
Sigfox is a leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), specializing in low-power wide-area networking services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Labège, France, the company has developed a global network designed to connect billions of devices to the Internet while minimizing energy consumption and complexity. By addressing key barriers to IoT adoption—cost, energy use, and scalability—Sigfox supports various industries, including supply chain and logistics, manufacturing, utilities, insurance, and agriculture. Its cloud-based platform simplifies device-to-cloud communications, allowing clients to benefit from efficient connectivity solutions. As of now, Sigfox's network spans 26 countries, with plans for expansion to 60 countries, serving a population of approximately 397 million people and fostering a growing ecosystem of partners and innovations in the IoT space.

NFWare

Seed Round in 2015
NFWare is a Munich-based company that specializes in cloud-based network functions virtualization technologies for telecom operators and data centers. The company develops high-performance virtualized IP routing solutions that leverage advanced multi-core packet-processing algorithms. These solutions enable service providers to build next-generation networks with the agility and flexibility of software, while achieving the performance typically associated with hardware. NFWare's offerings include Virtual Carrier Grade NAT, which facilitates address and protocol translation, allowing for the extension of IPv4 network connectivity. By utilizing standard x86 servers, NFWare's technology significantly reduces the costs associated with building network infrastructure, enhancing productivity for its clients.

DTS Communications

Acquisition in 2014
DTS Communications, Inc. provides state-of-the-art telecommunication equipment, network design and installation specializing in WiFi mesh networks for private, government and municipal institutions. In addition, DTS Communications offers high-speed Internet access sales as an ISP provider in selected areas with an emphasis in rural communities. As an ISP, DTS Communications provides data uploading and downloading service for residential, commercial and municipal entities with a specialization in virtual private networks (VPN). In telecommunications terminology, DTS Communications designs and installs mesh net Local Area Networks (LAN's), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and video conferencing lines for residential, private and municipal customers.

SIGFOX

Series C in 2014
Sigfox is a leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), specializing in low-power wide-area networking services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Labège, France, the company has developed a global network designed to connect billions of devices to the Internet while minimizing energy consumption and complexity. By addressing key barriers to IoT adoption—cost, energy use, and scalability—Sigfox supports various industries, including supply chain and logistics, manufacturing, utilities, insurance, and agriculture. Its cloud-based platform simplifies device-to-cloud communications, allowing clients to benefit from efficient connectivity solutions. As of now, Sigfox's network spans 26 countries, with plans for expansion to 60 countries, serving a population of approximately 397 million people and fostering a growing ecosystem of partners and innovations in the IoT space.

Acens Technologies

Acquisition in 2011
Acens, a subsidiary of the Telefonica group, has been a prominent provider of hosting, telecommunications, and cloud solutions since its establishment in 1997. Based in major Spanish cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao, Acens operates two data centers with over 6,000 square meters of capacity. The company serves more than 100,000 clients, managing over 200,000 domains. Acens specializes in cloud hosting, offering flexible and secure solutions for large enterprises across private, public, and hybrid cloud environments. In addition to its flagship Cloud Hosting service, Acens provides a wide array of technology solutions, including shared and email hosting, email marketing, website building, and managed dedicated services. Its offerings also encompass tailored solutions featuring VPN connectivity and high-performance platforms for live broadcasting and video streaming, ensuring clients receive comprehensive and effective technology support.

Quantenna Communications

Series E in 2010
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Atrium Telecomunicacoes

Acquisition in 2004
Atrium Telecomunicacoes is a building-centric local exchange carrier.
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