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Verizon Ventures

Verizon Ventures, a Corporate VC based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has been investing since 1990. The fund focuses on a wide range of sectors including Big Data & Analytics, Telecommunications, Software, and Artificial Intelligence. With investments in companies like Versa Networks and Civis Analytics, Verizon Ventures has made 149 investments and seen 34 exits. Kim Ruggiero is a key partner at the fund, driving innovation in Verizon Communications through strategic investments at various stages from Seed to Series D. For more information, visit their website: www.verizonventures.com.

About

About

About

Bio

Verizon Ventures invests in entrepreneurial companies to drive innovation in Verizon Communications.

Location

Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D

Partner name

Kim Ruggiero

Bio

Verizon Ventures invests in entrepreneurial companies to drive innovation in Verizon Communications.

Location

Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D

Partner name

Kim Ruggiero

Fund

Fund

Fund

Fund Focus

Big Data & Analytics, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications (TMT), Consumer Goods, Mobile, PropTech, Software, Creator Economy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transportation, IoT (Internet of Things), Consumer, Developer Tools, SaaS, Advertising (AdTech), Marketing (MarTech), RetailTech, Consulting, InsurTech, Logistics

Number of investments

149

Number of exits

34

Fund Type

Corporate VC

Portfolio Companies

Versa Networks, Home365, Veniam, Phenix, Glympse, Cooler Screens, Civis Analytics, Sfara

Verizon Ventures

Verizon Ventures, a Corporate VC based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has been investing since 1990. The fund focuses on a wide range of sectors including Big Data & Analytics, Telecommunications, Software, and Artificial Intelligence. With investments in companies like Versa Networks and Civis Analytics, Verizon Ventures has made 149 investments and seen 34 exits. Kim Ruggiero is a key partner at the fund, driving innovation in Verizon Communications through strategic investments at various stages from Seed to Series D. For more information, visit their website: www.verizonventures.com.

About

Bio

Verizon Ventures invests in entrepreneurial companies to drive innovation in Verizon Communications.

Location

Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D

Partner name

Kim Ruggiero

Fund

Fund Focus

Big Data & Analytics, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications (TMT), Consumer Goods, Mobile, PropTech, Software, Creator Economy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML), Transportation, IoT (Internet of Things), Consumer, Developer Tools, SaaS, Advertising (AdTech), Marketing (MarTech), RetailTech, Consulting, InsurTech, Logistics

Number of investments

149

Number of exits

34

Fund Type

Corporate VC

Portfolio Companies

Versa Networks, Home365, Veniam, Phenix, Glympse, Cooler Screens, Civis Analytics, Sfara