Telefonica

Telefónica, S.A. is a prominent global telecommunications company that provides a comprehensive range of fixed and mobile connectivity services along with various digital solutions for both residential and business customers. With operations in 24 countries and a customer base of approximately 315.7 million, Telefónica holds a significant international presence, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking markets. The company is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and improving business performance through innovative information and communications technologies. It leads the telecommunications sector in Latin America, serving over 212 million customers, and has substantial operations in major European markets, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Czech Republic. Additionally, Telefónica's investment arm, Telefónica Innovation Ventures, focuses on investing in technology startups and venture capital funds across Europe, the United States, Israel, and Latin America, emphasizing areas such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.

Guenia Gawendo

Managing Director

Gonzalo Martín-Villa Peña

CEO, IoT and Big Data Director

Javier Santiso

Managing Director Global Affairs and New Ventures

Past deals in Telecommunications

Nearby Computing

Series A in 2024
Nearby Computing, S.L. is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in software for the orchestration and automation of networks and systems. The company focuses on technologies for Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G applications, offering its flagship product, NearbyOne, an Edge IT fabrics orchestration platform. This platform manages the lifecycle of infrastructure, virtual network functions (VNFs), and applications, enabling seamless deployment and resource management. NearbyOne supports a rich ecosystem by integrating third-party services for easy onboarding and deployment. It also incorporates service assurance and key performance indicator (KPI) monitoring, allowing users to maintain control over service levels through a unified management interface. Nearby Computing serves various sectors, including telecommunications, industry, utilities, and connected vehicle networks, providing tailored solutions for hybrid and distributed network environments.

Nozomi Networks

Series E in 2024
Nozomi Networks Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions for operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments. The company offers a suite of products, including the Guardian system, which monitors network communications and device behavior to enhance visibility and awareness of OT and IoT activities. Additionally, Nozomi Networks provides a Central Management Console for unified oversight of its appliances and services like Threat Intelligence and Asset Intelligence, which keep the Guardian system updated with crucial data about device profiles and behaviors. Their solutions are designed to improve cybersecurity, operational reliability, and integration between IT and OT for various industries, including critical infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nozomi Networks has established a global presence with offices in multiple locations.

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.

Nexfibre

Private Equity Round in 2022
Nexfibre is a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband company that provides high-speed internet services to residential and commercial customers. Established as a joint venture between InfraVia Capital Partners, Liberty Global, and Telefónica, the company focuses on developing a wholesale FTTH network in the United Kingdom. This network aims to support local telecommunications service providers by offering access to fast broadband connectivity, with plans to serve up to 7 million premises. Through its infrastructure, Nexfibre seeks to enhance digital connectivity and improve internet access for a wide range of users.

Nozomi Networks

Series D in 2021
Nozomi Networks Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions for operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments. The company offers a suite of products, including the Guardian system, which monitors network communications and device behavior to enhance visibility and awareness of OT and IoT activities. Additionally, Nozomi Networks provides a Central Management Console for unified oversight of its appliances and services like Threat Intelligence and Asset Intelligence, which keep the Guardian system updated with crucial data about device profiles and behaviors. Their solutions are designed to improve cybersecurity, operational reliability, and integration between IT and OT for various industries, including critical infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nozomi Networks has established a global presence with offices in multiple locations.

Nozomi Networks

Venture Round in 2020
Nozomi Networks Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions for operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments. The company offers a suite of products, including the Guardian system, which monitors network communications and device behavior to enhance visibility and awareness of OT and IoT activities. Additionally, Nozomi Networks provides a Central Management Console for unified oversight of its appliances and services like Threat Intelligence and Asset Intelligence, which keep the Guardian system updated with crucial data about device profiles and behaviors. Their solutions are designed to improve cybersecurity, operational reliability, and integration between IT and OT for various industries, including critical infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nozomi Networks has established a global presence with offices in multiple locations.

ClearX

Series A in 2020
ClearX specializes in developing blockchain-based solutions for settlement and clearing processes in various global industries. By leveraging enterprise-grade blockchain technologies and programmable smart contracts, ClearX creates networks that facilitate near-real-time settlement and automatic dispute resolution, thereby minimizing costs and inefficiencies while ensuring the confidentiality of contracts and trade details. The company's offerings are designed to streamline complex business-to-business transactions, particularly in the telecom sector, enabling operators to adopt API-based commerce and integrate seamlessly with cloud marketplaces. This approach allows telecom companies to enhance their commercial operations, delivering a unified experience to customers through innovative business models and simplified contractual frameworks.

Altiostar

Series C in 2019
Altiostar Networks specializes in developing radio area network software aimed at enhancing telecommunications networks. The company focuses on creating solutions that support open interfaces and virtualize baseband units, allowing for the construction of disaggregated, multi-vendor, cloud-native mobile networks. This innovative approach enables mobile network operators to efficiently deploy and expand their LTE networks while reducing costs. Altiostar's experienced team of technology entrepreneurs is dedicated to improving the communications experience through their cutting-edge offerings in the mobile broadband industry.

HelloDone

Pre Seed Round in 2019
HelloDone Limited is a London-based company that provides an automated conversation platform tailored for transport, utilities, and home delivery sectors. The platform utilizes proprietary conversational AI to enhance the post-purchase experience for online retailers, enabling them to maintain customer relationships seamlessly through social messaging channels such as WhatsApp and Instagram. It facilitates various customer interactions, including obtaining quotes, booking services, managing bills and payments, and handling returns—all within the retailer's messaging channels. By automating approximately 85% of customer inquiries, HelloDone's AI allows retailers to efficiently manage order notifications, delivery changes, and other customer requests, while complex queries are directed to live customer service representatives. Established in 2016 and originally known as Dazzle Technology Limited, the company rebranded to HelloDone in February 2020.

VIVID Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
VIVID Technologies Ltd specializes in transforming traditional audio-only Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems into engaging visual experiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company develops a platform that allows users to access information on their smartphones and tablets in a clear, intuitive format. This approach eliminates the frustration often associated with conventional audio IVR systems, enhancing the communication between customers and businesses' customer support departments. By presenting information in a clutter-free manner, VIVID not only improves user experience but also contributes to significant reductions in call traffic and operational costs, resulting in increased efficiency for businesses.

VIVID Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
VIVID Technologies Ltd specializes in transforming traditional audio-only Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems into engaging visual experiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, the company develops a platform that allows users to access information on their smartphones and tablets in a clear, intuitive format. This approach eliminates the frustration often associated with conventional audio IVR systems, enhancing the communication between customers and businesses' customer support departments. By presenting information in a clutter-free manner, VIVID not only improves user experience but also contributes to significant reductions in call traffic and operational costs, resulting in increased efficiency for businesses.

Global Village Telecom (GVT)

Acquisition in 2014
Global Village Telecom (Holding) S.A. provides telecommunications services. The company offers fixed-telephony long-distance, broadband, and Internet services. The company also provides dial-up access and broadband services, such as email, Web content and hosting, blogs, and photo-blogs. The company serves residential households, and small and medium enterprises. Global Village Telecom (Holding) S.A. has a joint venture with EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. to provide pay-TV services in Brazil. The company was formerly known as Global Village Telecom Ltda. and changed its name to Global Village Telecom (Holding) S.A. in February, 2007. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Curitiba, Brazil. Global Village Telecom (Holding) S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Vivendi Société Anonyme.

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.

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.

ASSIA

Series D in 2010
ASSIA, Inc. specializes in providing broadband and Wi-Fi performance monitoring, management, and optimization software aimed at internet service providers, communications regulators, and wholesalers. The company's artificial intelligence technology enhances and analyzes broadband internet connections, helping service providers improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiencies. By optimizing internet connectivity, ASSIA enables clients to reduce costs and enhance their offerings with new multimedia services. Additionally, the company has a significant portfolio of intellectual property and licensing operations related to its broadband and wireless solutions, contributing to its goal of improving internet connectivity on a global scale.

Quantenna Communications

Series E in 2010
Quantenna Communications specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. The company’s product portfolio includes high-performance radio frequency chips and digital baseband chips that support various Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Additionally, Quantenna offers Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, primarily generating revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Quantenna has established itself as a leader in Wi-Fi technologies and continues to innovate to enhance speed, range, efficiency, and reliability. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Brasilcel, N.V.

Acquisition in 2010
Brasilcel, N.V offers voicemail and voicemail notification, call forwarding, caller identification, broadband Internet access.

Tuenti

Acquisition in 2010
Tuenti is a Madrid-based technology company that operates as a social Mobile Network Virtual Operator (MVNO) with a focus on integrating mobile communication and social networking. Founded in 2006, Tuenti developed a mobile application that provides private and secure instant messaging, account management, and customer service, allowing users to utilize the app even without phone credit. The platform enables users to create personal profiles and share multimedia content such as photos and videos. Tuenti is recognized as a pioneer in the Telco 2.0 sector, emphasizing a data-centric and user-friendly experience. The company, which has a team of approximately 200 professionals from various countries, is primarily targeted at the Spanish market and has been backed by Telefónica since its acquisition in 2010. Initially known for its social networking features, Tuenti has evolved its business model to adapt to the changing telecommunications landscape while maintaining a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

O2

Acquisition in 2005
O2 is a prominent provider of mobile and broadband services in the UK, serving both consumers and businesses. The company excels in non-voice services, offering a wide range of products such as text messaging, media messaging, games, music, and video. Additionally, O2 provides robust data connectivity solutions through technologies like GPRS, HSDPA, 3G, and WLAN. Beyond telecommunications, O2 also operates as a digital advertising agency, focusing on areas such as branding, creative services, public relations, website design, and social media management. This diverse portfolio allows O2 to cater to various market needs while maintaining a strong presence in the telecommunications sector.

O2 CZ

Acquisition in 2005
O2 CZ is a Czech-based integrated telecommunications provider that operates mobile and fixed accesses. To users of mobile services in the Czech Republic, the company offers state-of-the-art HSPA+ and LTE technology. In 2012, O2 CZ opened its network to virtual operators, and, in spring 2013, updated the market with its unlimited free tariffs. It has access to the data centers, with total floor area of 7,300 square meters, which rank the company among the professionals in hosting, cloud, and managed services. These data centers are the only ones in the Czech Republic and in Central Europe to have TIER III certification. O2 CZ was founded in 2006.
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