Qualcomm Ventures

Qualcomm Ventures is the venture capital arm of Qualcomm. It puts money into technology companies at the early and growth stages, particularly ones that build on Qualcomm's own technology and widen the mobile ecosystem.

Services

• Equity investment: funding for entrepreneurs from idea through to public listing.
• Access to Qualcomm: founders can draw on the parent company's technology, expertise and contacts.
• Strategic introductions: help with partnerships and with telling the company's story.

Clients

Start-ups in five areas: AI, automotive, mobile, enterprise and data centre, and smart systems such as robotics and sensors. Its portfolio has included companies that later listed or were acquired.

Key facts

• Parent: Qualcomm
• Track record: over a quarter century of working with technology companies
• Stages: early to growth
• Reach: global presence combined with local expertise