Qualcomm Ventures

Qualcomm Ventures serves as the corporate venture capital division of Qualcomm Incorporated, supporting entrepreneurs at the forefront of connectivity, computing, and smart devices since 2000. Based in San Diego, with teams in India, Europe, Israel, China, Latin America, and Korea, the firm is deeply integrated into the global tech ecosystem.

Identity and Scale

Qualcomm Ventures oversees assets exceeding $2 billion and has over 150 active portfolio companies, with more than 20 exits valued at over a billion dollars, including Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Ring, Waze, Invensense, 99 Taxis, among others. As a strategic investor, it merges capital with access to Qualcomm’s technology, partners, and domain experts in wireless, chips, and edge AI.

Focus Areas

The firm invests in startups from early to growth stages that align with the wireless and intelligent edge ecosystem. Key areas of focus include:

5G & mobile: next-generation connectivity, network transformation, and mobile-native applications.

AI & edge intelligence: platforms and applications advancing on-device and distributed AI.

Automotive & mobility: ADAS, connected vehicles, and intelligent transportation.

IoT, XR & smart systems: AR/VR, robotics, smart homes, factories, and cities.

Enterprise & cloud: security, data infrastructure, and edge–cloud architectures.

Signature Programs and Funds

Over time, Qualcomm Ventures has introduced thematic initiatives such as the AI Fund (a $100 million initiative for on-device AI) and the Snapdragon Metaverse Fund to fast-track AR/VR and immersive experiences. These exist alongside regional funds like the India Startup Fund and others that co-invest with global VCs, providing strategic alignment with Qualcomm’s roadmap.

Portfolio and Impact

The portfolio includes global leaders like Zoom, SentinelOne, Xiaomi, Ring, Waze, Hugging Face, and Anthropic, emphasizing its focus on transformative, category-defining companies. With over 700 investments and 160+ exits throughout its history, Qualcomm Ventures has become one of the most active and successful strategic VCs in deep tech.

By combining insights into frontier technology with patient, global capital, Qualcomm Ventures assists bold founders in creating the connected, intelligent products that will shape the next decade.