Deutsche Telekom Strategic Investments

1997

Founded

139

Investments

Germany

Offices

Corporate VC

Investor Type

About

Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners (DTCP) is an investment management firm focused on driving digital transformation through strategic investments in technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. Established in 1997 as T-Venture, the firm has evolved into one of Europe's largest corporate venture funds, managing over €3 billion in assets. DTCP operates through three primary investment strategies:

- Infra: Specializes in digital infrastructure investments within the European mid-market, focusing on developing and operating essential assets like data centers, mobile towers, and fiber networks.

- Growth: Partners with enterprise SaaS entrepreneurs in Europe, the U.S., and Israel, investing in growth-stage companies in sectors such as cybersecurity, vertical SaaS, DevOps, cloud, AI, and robotics.

- Partnerships: Forms strategic alliances to support investors' objectives, including collaborations like T.Capital, which invests strategic capital for Deutsche Telekom, and Incharge Capital Partners, a joint venture with Porsche SE focusing on mobility innovators.

DTCP's portfolio includes notable companies such as Arctic Wolf, Cellnex NL, Cognigy, Community Fibre, and LeanIX.

The firm has a strong track record, with over 50 investments and 17 successful exits.

In June 2024, DTCP announced the successful closing of $450 million for its Growth Equity III Fund, underscoring its commitment to supporting innovative companies in the digital transformation space. (

DTCP's strategic focus and extensive industry expertise enable it to drive innovation and foster growth in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

Portfolio Companies

Arctic Wolf, Cellnex NL, Cognigy, Community Fibre, LeanIX, maincubes, Quantum Systems, Signavio, Dexory, GreenScale

Gepgraphic Focus

Europe, United States, Israel

Key Differentiators

Strong industry connections, Comprehensive investment strategies, Focus on digital transformation

Thypical Investment Size

$20 to $25 million

Total Funds Raised

€3 billion

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FinTech

IoT (Internet of Things)

SaaS

Seed

Series A

Series B

Series C

Series D

Germany