Bright Pixel (Sonae IM)
Porto & Lisbon, Portugal · AcceleratorCorporate VC studio of Sonae Group investing in cybersecurity, retail tech, telecom, and fintech.
AcceleratorSeries A to Series BCybersecurityRetail TechTelecomFintech
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Telecom startup ecosystem
Founders, investors, and support organizations active in Telecom.
CloudTalk
Bratislava, Slovakia · StartupCloudTalk is next-generation call center software built for modern customer support and sales teams. The platform integrates deeply with tools like Salesforce and HubSpot and layers AI-driven analytics on top of every conversation to improve agent performance and sentiment tracking. By 2026, CloudTalk has raised a significant Series B and serves global ecommerce and tech support teams, making it one of Slovakia’s most visible SaaS exports.
StartupGrowthSaaSTelecomCustomer Support
Hubraum
Berlin & Krakow, Germany · IncubatorFounded 2012. Deutsche Telekom's tech incubator focused on 5G, IoT, and AI with campuses in Berlin and Krakow. Support: corporate seed funding, infrastructure access, expert mentoring, and co-creation pilots with Telekom. Notable alumni include IoT ventures integrated into Deutsche Telekom. Scope: International.
Incubator5GIoTAITelecom
Matsuko
Bratislava, Slovakia · StartupMatsuko builds real-time holographic communication, enabling lifelike 3D telepresence using only a smartphone camera. The technology captures and transmits volumetric video without requiring VR headsets for capture, making it a practical “Skype for holograms.” By 2026, Matsuko has partnered with major telecoms such as Deutsche Telekom and Orange to demonstrate 5G use cases and positions itself as a leader in next-gen communication.
StartupGrowthXRTelecomAI
Orange Fab Poland
Warsaw, Poland · AcceleratorCorporate accelerator by Orange Polska (est. 2015) focused on 5G, IoT, AI, and customer experience. Provides proof-of-concept projects, telecom mentorship, and access to Orange's global Fab network in 18 countries. Scope: National with global reach.
Accelerator5GIoTAITelecom
Wayra
Madrid, Spain · AcceleratorFounded 2011. Telefonica's open innovation hub connecting startups to telecom, IoT, and cybersecurity opportunities; typically invests around EUR 150K for equity and provides partnerships. Supports 500+ startups across 10 countries; notable alum Carto. Scope: International.
AcceleratorTelecomIoTCybersecurityInnovation