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hub:raum
hub:raum is Deutsche Telekom's venture-build and investment unit, operating from Berlin and San Francisco with a focus on 5G, IoT, and deep tech startups.
hub:raum
hub:raum was founded as a corporate venture arm of Deutsche Telekom, launching its first incubator in 2012 to support startups in telecom-adjacent technologies. The firm operates dual hubs in Berlin and San Francisco, reflecting a strategic focus on both European and North American markets. The investment strategy spans seed to Series A, with portfolio companies including Depth Sensing, a computer vision firm, and Ubigi, a connectivity platform (per public record). Asset classes include venture capital, corporate incubation, and strategic partnerships across telecommunications, 5G, IoT, and digital health. Hub:raum rarely leads rounds externally; it structures coinvestments alongside its parent's commercial objectives. The team size and AUM are undisclosed. Adjacent vehicles include Deutsche Telekom's own venture portfolio, with hub:raum serving as the operational interface for external innovation. The structural differentiator is hub:raum's hybrid model: it functions as both a corporate VC and an in-house startup studio, which gives portfolio companies access to Deutsche Telekom's infrastructure and distribution, while operating with a distinct investment mandate.
General information
Firm type
Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Berlin
Corporate office
Berlin, Germany
Additional offices
San Francisco, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at hub:raum?
Investment decisions are made by a team of partners and managing directors within hub:raum, reporting to the Deutsche Telekom Group. Specific named individuals are not publicly disclosed regularly, but roles include the managing director for the Berlin hub and a US-based investment lead per public sources.
How does hub:raum source proprietary deal flow?
Hub:raum sources deals through its incubation program, which actively builds and spins out startups from within Deutsche Telekom, as well as through open applications, corporate partnerships, and network referrals. The firm's corporate parent provides access to telecom industry data and testbeds that external VCs lack.
Is hub:raum structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Hub:raum is a corporate venture capital and incubation unit of Deutsche Telekom — not a family office. It operates with a venture mandate and a startup studio model, making it distinct from traditional family offices or independent VC firms.
Does hub:raum participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Hub:raum focuses on direct investments into early-stage tech companies and incubated startups. It does not operate as a fund-of-funds and does not publicly disclose any fund commitments to external managers.
What investment stages does hub:raum typically target?
Hub:raum targets seed through Series A rounds. Its incubation program allows it to invest at the pre-seed stage in internally developed startups before raising external capital.
Which sectors does hub:raum explicitly avoid?
Hub:raum avoids sectors not directly linked to telecom or digital infrastructure, such as pure-play biotech, real estate, or consumer goods. Its focus is on technology that can leverage or enhance Deutsche Telekom's core business.
How is hub:raum related to Deutsche Telekom's other venture activities?
Hub:raum is one of several innovation vehicles within Deutsche Telekom, alongside T-Labs and the corporate venture capital arm. It specifically focuses on building new businesses and investing in external startups, while T-Labs handles R&D.
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