The Company
A1 Telekom Austria is a leading telecommunications company in Europe, present in eight countries and part of the America Movil Group.
The Challenge
A1 turned to Match-Maker Ventures to identify startup partners which can support A1’s revenue growth targets and to support this quest by sourcing, validating, and match-making relevant startups.
The Solution
For this 1-year engagement we developed a clear process and worked closely with the different teams to drive impact:
Identification
We used our global network of Match-Makers to continuously present new startup growth opportunities in a variety of areas.
Validation
We worked closely with the team of A1 to validate the opportunities and drive them through implementation.
On-boarding
Jointly with the team we developed the operating model and go-live roadmap.
The Main Results
After 12 months of cooperation, Match-Maker Ventures provided A1 Telekom Austria with:
- 300 high-level startup assessments
- 20+ detailed opportnity validations
- 8 Joint Growth Stories outlined
- 2 partnerships live
