Qualcomm Ventures

Qualcomm Ventures, founded in 2000, is the corporate venture capital arm of Qualcomm Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California. The firm focuses on investing in early to growth-stage companies in sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), automotive, mobile, enterprise and cloud, and smart systems. It supports startups with strategic guidance, leveraging Qualcomm’s extensive technological expertise and global network. Notable investments from Qualcomm Ventures include companies like Cloudflare, Xiaomi, Zoom, and SentinelOne. These companies have achieved significant milestones, including successful IPOs and high-profile acquisitions. For instance, SentinelOne went public in June 2021, and Zoom became a key player in cloud video conferencing and communication services. Qualcomm Ventures manages over $2 billion in assets and has a portfolio of more than 360 companies, with 22 unicorns and 19 companies that have gone public. The firm is also active in fostering innovation through specific funds like the Qualcomm Ventures AI Fund and the 5G Ecosystem Fund, which target emerging technologies in AI, machine learning, and 5G solutions. The investment team is composed of experienced professionals located in various global regions, including the US, China, and Israel, ensuring a broad and strategic reach to identify and support high-potential startups worldwide​.