KPN Ventures

KPN Ventures operates as the venture capital division of KPN, the premier telecommunications and ICT provider in The Netherlands. With a strategic approach to investments, they seek to forge valuable partnerships with cutting-edge European technology enterprises, offering not just financial backing but also industry insights, extensive professional connections, and access to customer channels. Their investment strategy targets European companies in the growth phase, specifically focusing on Series A, B, and C funding rounds where innovative technology solutions demonstrate significant market potential.

The firm typically invests between €1-5 million for minority equity positions, emphasizing long-term strategic partnerships rather than acquisition-oriented investments. This approach allows portfolio companies to maintain independence while benefiting from KPN's extensive resources and market presence. KPN Ventures distinguishes itself by pursuing external exit strategies for its investments, aligning interests with founders who seek sustainable growth trajectories rather than corporate absorption.

Their investment focus spans several high-growth technology sectors that complement KPN's core telecommunications and ICT operations. In the B2B space, they target companies specializing in Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Digital Health solutions, Converged Hybrid Working platforms, Data Exchanges, and Mission-critical services. Their B2C and B2B2C investments include Cyber Security solutions for consumers, Digital Service Aggregation (encompassing Smart Home technologies, OTT services, Gaming, and AR/VR applications), and innovative Digital Health platforms. Additionally, they monitor broader technology trends including enterprise digitization, networking technology advancements, and ESG-focused solutions.

With headquarters strategically positioned in both Rotterdam and Amsterdam, KPN Ventures has built an impressive portfolio of cutting-edge European technology companies. Their investments include cybersecurity specialists RangeForce and Cequence, sales enablement platform Qollabi, security provider CensorNet, and workspace management solution Lendis. They've also backed Smart Photonics in advanced semiconductor technology, Actility in IoT infrastructure, Dimenco in 3D display technology, EclecticIQ in threat intelligence, and Sensara and Sentiance in smart sensing and contextual intelligence respectively. This diverse portfolio reflects KPN Ventures' commitment to supporting technologies that will shape the future digital landscape across Europe.