Vodafone
VC Fund
Newbury, United Kingdom
Vodafone is a mobile telecommunications company that offers voice, messaging, and data services across mobile and fixed networks; fixed broadband and TV services; cloud and hosting as well as internet protocol-virtual private network services; roaming services; and unified communications services. The company also provides M-Pesa, a mobile moneytransfer and payment service that enables customers to access their bank accounts to send and receive money, purchase goods, pay bills, and save money and receive short-term loans, and Vodafone One Net, a converged fixed and mobile communications service for large and multinational companies as well as small- and medium-sized companies. In addition, Vodafone offers machine-to-machine business solutions and carrier services such as fixed and mobile connectivity and other services, such as smartphones and tablets, as well as telematics products and services. It sells its products through approximately 16,000 branded stores, distribution partners, and third-party retailers.
- Total investments:
- 16
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 56%
Last updated:
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Industries Vodafone invests in
Stages Vodafone invests in
Countries Vodafone invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| See all 22 contacts → | |||
Round size
- Seed
- $11k–$34k
- Grant
- $34k–$34k
Investment Focus
Industry
- Mobile Apps 4 (25%)
- Mobile 3 (19%)
- Enterprise Software 3 (19%)
- Information Technology 3 (19%)
- Big Data 2 (13%)
Stage
- Seed 6 (38%)
- Grant 2 (13%)
- Funding Round 2 (13%)
- Series B 1 (6%)
- Series C 1 (6%)
Country
- The Netherlands 6 (38%)
- United States 4 (25%)
- Italy 2 (13%)
- India 1 (6%)
- United Kingdom 1 (6%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Balaji P
Director
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Director | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Cornelia Schaurecker
Global Group Director of Big Data and AI
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Global Group Director of Big Data and AI | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Luka Mucic
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director
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Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Nick Land
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Vodafone Foundation
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Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Vodafone Foundation | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Rosemary Martin
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
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Group General Counsel and Company Secretary | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 22 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ziggo Group
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Ziggo Group is an entity formed by Liberty Global. | Corporate Round / Feb 18, 2026 | |
| AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio. The company's team of engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobilesubscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. The company was founded on May 31, 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, TX. The listed name for ASTS is AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock. | $230M / Post-IPO Equity / Apr 07, 2021 | ||
| FifthIngenium is a high-tech company that develops and distributes digital products, providing value to businesses by aligning technological innovation with smart design.We aim at providing highly innovative solutions in many fields, including healthcare, tourism and advertising.We are fully equipped to deliver first-class services that resultin improved business efficiency, increased ROI cost-effectiveness, risk mitigation for our clients. We rely on our time-proven processes, tools and techniques to bring the highest level of quality to our growing range of services. At the same time we are highly flexible to meet the needs of various customers – from startups to large companies. | $569.4K / Convertible Note / Jan 20, 2021 | ||
| AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio. The company's team of engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobilesubscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. The company was founded on May 31, 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, TX. The listed name for ASTS is AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock. | $110M / Series B / Mar 03, 2020 | ||
| DAZL builds confidence and fearlessness in women all around the world. It is a tiny and discrete connected device that allows individuals to trigger an SOS and send their location to their family and friends at the press of a button, so they can get them the help they need. You can also opt to sound a loud alarm to diffuse an uncomfortablesituation. Additionally, DAZL helps you locate your keychain and Smartphone so you don't lose them.DAZL offers you an additional layer of safety, helps you take control and act with confidence.DAZL is for all those women embarking on a new journey in their lives, becoming independent, whether it’s going to University, starting a new job, moving to a new City or simply traveling.You can attach your DAZL to your keychain or handbag or simply put it in your pocket. The DAZL platform makes intelligent decisions enabled by machine learning.So take control. Be safe. Be confident. And DAZL.We are a technology company on a mission to create a community of confident, fearless, and powerful women while leveraging cutting edge technology. We are also partnering with non-profits that provide education and vocational training to women to help empower them. | $10.5K / Seed / Aug 01, 2016 | ||
| FightTheStroke exists to meet the need for knowledge and support to the families impacted by the management of a survivor from stroke; to educate the awareness that children, even those not yet born, may be affected by stroke; to inspire new generations and foster the development and adoption of 'disruptive' therapies. | Seed / Jun 30, 2016 | ||
Cognia
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Cognia develops cloud voice and data solutions, for use in financial institutions, government and the Fortune 1000. Cognia’s secure, global communication services platform, transforms the cost and ease by which organizations can control, capture and analyze voice and non-voice communications across distributed workforces.The platform provides asingle solution for both traditional fixed-line and mobile, and emerging IP communications, replacing the high capex and complex rollouts of on-premise systems with a flexible, pay-as-you-use cost model. | Venture - Series Unknown / Jul 27, 2015 | |
| Mentelity is a social network for people with physical disabilities. They come into contact with services and approved products, but also with fellow sufferers. In this way the Mentelity Foundation wants to show people their new life with a disability. | $34K / Grant / Jun 22, 2015 | ||
| Mantellink offers an online environment to coordinate care for a family member. Making appointments, sharing tasks and exchanging experiences in a closed group can make care for a loved one just a little easier and better. | $34K / Grant / Jun 22, 2015 | ||
| Puffer is an application that helps parents of children with asthma with the treatment. We ensure that children and parents learn to recognize anxiety better. | $34K / Seed / Jun 22, 2015 | ||
| See all 16 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Vodafone invest in?
Vodafone invests primarily in Mobile Apps, Mobile and Enterprise Software startups, most often at Seed and Grant stage. Most of the 16 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in The Netherlands. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Vodafone's check size?
Vodafone typically joins rounds of $11k–$34k at Seed and $34k–$34k at Grant. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Vodafone participates in.
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Who are the partners at Vodafone?
The team at Vodafone includes Balaji P (Director), Cornelia Schaurecker (Global Group Director of Big Data and AI) and Luka Mucic (Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director), among 22 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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