Qualcomm Ventures
San Diego · Seed–Growth · 25 people tracked
Investment thesis
Qualcomm Ventures partners with entrepreneurs developing next-generation intelligent computing and connected technologies. The firm focuses on AI enablement platforms and fundamental AI innovation, automotive and transportation systems advancement, mobile applications and services, enterprise and data center infrastructure, and smart connected devices including robotics and sensors. The firm provides capital deployment, strategic introductions to Qualcomm business units, and leverages its global regional expertise to help portfolio companies scale.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 25 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 18 of 64 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×9AI & Machine Learning ×6Consumer ×4IoT ×4SaaS ×4Developer Tools ×3Fintech ×3Mobility & Transportation ×3
HQs:United States×9Canada×1China×1India×1
Investments · showing 60 of 64
founders shown can be your intro pathecho3D provides cloud infrastructure and content management tools for developers and organizations to store, manage, publish, and stream 3D content in real-time. The platform serves teams working with 3D, AR, VR, and spatial computing content across various industries.
Cloud ComputingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGamingNew York City, US
ScyllaDB is a NoSQL database built for data-intensive applications requiring high throughput and predictable low latency, powering real-time AI systems at billion-scale data volumes.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaSNew York, US
Avi Kivity(CTO)
teaBOT manufactures and operates a robotic tea-brewing machine offered as an amenity service to offices and showrooms across North America. The service helps workplaces build community and employee engagement through shared ritual and workplace well-being.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHardwareHR TechWellness & FitnessToronto, CA
Rehman Merali(Founder)inRehman(Founder)Chris Deutsch(Re-Founder)
A 4G and 5G end-to-end, fully virtualized, cloud-native OpenRAN hardware and software vendor.
Specializes in AI safety research, developing reliable, human-aligned AI systems like Claude.
Enables digital transformation through machine health and performance insights for industrial and commercial applications.
Provider of edge computing solutions enabling users to build and run serverless applications at the edge of the network or their own premises.
Sets the pace for 5G and future evolution with end-to-end cloud solutions designed to support seamless migration to next generation technologies.
An enterprise networking platform provider that brings 5G to enterprises.
The pioneer in high performance AI compute.
ClearMotion develops active suspension systems for automotive vehicles. The company manufactures production-ready suspension technology with a focus on serving the automotive industry.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationChangshu, CN
Zack AndersonShak AvadhanyChristian Steinmann(CEO)
Cloudbrink provides a zero-trust network access platform that replaces VPN for remote workers, delivering secure access with low latency and high performance. The platform enables companies to scale from single users to thousands without requiring physical hardware or points of presence.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Makes Internet applications lightning fast, protects them from attacks, ensures they are always online, and simplifies adding web apps with one click.
Enables companies of all sizes to simplify how they manage data with their intelligent data platform.
Commsignia develops C-ITS and V2X (vehicle-to-everything) technologies that connect vehicles with road infrastructure and each other to enhance traffic safety and optimize traffic flow. The company provides a cloud and client platform, hardware middleware, APIs, and analytics for secure communication among vehicles, infrastructure devices, and third-party data sources.
Cloud ComputingIoTMobility & Transportation
Unknown - Founded by industry experts and respected scientists
Context Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in exceptional founders across all sectors, with special emphasis on military veteran founders. The fund invests in defense and dual-use, fintech, B2B, and consumer startups, and also incubates companies.
Defense TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Tim Hsia(Founder)
The unified platform for human and AI agents for customer experience.
Leading cloud gaming company developing and operating cloud computing and virtual technology.
Eclypsium is a leader in infrastructure supply chain security.
An AI robotics company building autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots.
Figure is a lending platform that offers residential and commercial loan products including home equity lines of credit, cash-out refinances, DSCR loans, and crypto-backed loans for borrowers.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechCharlotte, US
Mike Cagney(Co-Founder, Executive Chairman)inJune Ou(Co-Founder, Advisor, Board Member)in
Colombia's leading mobility ecosystem.
HDVI provides insurance solutions for trucking fleets, combining insurance expertise with technology to help operators run safe, compliant, and profitable operations.
InsurTechIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Adam Barnett(President & CEO)Chuck Wallace(Executive Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder)
Heyzap operates a mobile advertising network that connects app developers with users through SDK integration on Android and iOS, offering monetization, app discovery, mediation, and cross-promotion services.
ConsumerGamingSan Francisco, US
Immad Akhund(Founder/CEO)inJude Gomila(Founder/Entrepreneur)in
A world leader in multi-category intelligent products, including devices, smart watches, servers, IoT devices and automotive electronics.
The collaboration platform for the machine learning community.
A leading provider of high performance, innovative switching silicon solutions for Cloud and Edge data centers.
Built a world class all-IP data strong future proof network with latest 4G LTE technology, future ready to support 5G, 6G and beyond.
Joytunes offers mobile apps that teach music and drawing through interactive, adaptive lessons with real-time feedback. The platform serves learners of all ages across 180 countries who want to learn creative skills like piano, guitar, voice, and drawing.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyEdTech
Locus provides payment infrastructure and financial access controls for autonomous AI agents, enabling them to purchase API services, compute resources, and tools within programmable spending rules. The platform offers pay-per-use access to 44+ API providers (AI models, data services, search engines) along with agent-native deployment and checkout capabilities, serving AI developers and teams building autonomous systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Cole Dermott(Founder)in
A fast online delivery service that connects customers directly with couriers via mobile phones or computers.
MapMyIndia provides digital mapping and location-based services for various applications and industries in India. The company operates mapping and geospatial intelligence platforms.
Data & InfrastructureIoTLogistics & Supply ChainDelhi, IN
Matterport provides 3D imaging and digital twin technology for real estate, construction, facilities management, and property marketing, enabling clients to visualize spaces remotely and make data-driven decisions.
Construction TechConsumerEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSunnyvale, US
Matt Bell(Founder)RJ Pittman(CEO)inDavid Gausebeck(Founder/CTO)in
MindTickle is an AI-powered revenue enablement platform that helps customer-facing teams train, optimize content delivery, and close deals through personalized onboarding, AI coaching, and performance analytics.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Sales readiness platform enabling businesses to transform their sales and partner enablement initiatives from ad-hoc methods into effective processes.
A global leader in AI-powered fleet safety and video telematics solutions.
A global Physical AI company building technologies that enable intelligent machines to learn, adapt and work alongside humans in the real world.
A London-based consumer electronics company.
Platform allowing merchants to setup and manage their digital business, connecting all sales channels using one single point of administration.
A scalable and secure Internet of Things device platform that enables businesses to easily build, connect and manage their connected solutions.
Enables the curation and delivery of new Smart Home Services rapidly and at massive scale for ISPs and consumers.
Foundation AI agents for workflow automation.
Developer of smart home security products and the Neighbors app, providing users affordable whole-home and neighborhood security.
Fueling the Generative AI revolution.
Cybersecurity solution offering prevention, detection, response and hunting capabilities across endpoints in a single autonomous platform.
A logistics gateway for businesses offering on-demand delivery service platform to its clients.
Sibros provides a software-defined platform for connected vehicle management, offering tools for over-the-air updates, logging, monitoring, and remote command capabilities for automotive fleets.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTMobility & Transportation
The leading provider of processor core IP based on the free and open RISC-V instruction set architecture and complete silicon solutions.
A leading AAA game developer, publisher and technology company dedicated to creating unparalleled content experiences on PC, Console and XR.
A leading Android core technology and solution provider accelerating OEMs' high quality products quick time to market.
Leading the transformation of radar from traditional analog modulation to Digital Code Modulation (DCM).
Building the network infrastructure the AI era demands, open, high-performance, and built from the ground up to scale without limits.
Pioneering a new approach to assisted and automated driving, building end-to-end Embodied AI that scales across any vehicle, anywhere.
A free mobile navigation application that allows drivers to build and use live maps, real-time traffic updates and turn-by-turn navigation to improve their daily commute.
Fabless semiconductor company whose mission is to scale the IoT by connecting products with cloud connected, sticker sized, Battery Free Bluetooth tags.
Board seats · per SEC filings · 2
what is this? ⓘ$32.2M raise · filed Feb 2024 · via Richard Tapalaga
$512.1M raise · filed Aug 2021 · via Michel Alberto Glezer
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Qualcomm Ventures invest at?
- Qualcomm Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Qualcomm Ventures focus on?
- Qualcomm Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, IoT, Robotics.
- Where is Qualcomm Ventures located?
- Qualcomm Ventures is headquartered in San Diego, US.
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