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Vodafone
Mobile telecommunications company that offers voice, messaging, and data services across mobile and fixed networks, fixed broadband and TV services, cloud and hosting
About Vodafone
Vodafone operates as a global telecommunications leader, providing mobile, broadband, and IoT solutions to millions of customers worldwide. The company serves a diverse client base, including individual consumers, businesses, and governments, across various markets. Vodafone's business model revolves around offering subscription-based services, generating revenue through monthly plans, data packages, and value-added services. The company also leverages its extensive network infrastructure to provide connectivity solutions in remote and underserved areas. By integrating advanced technologies and focusing on social good, Vodafone aims to enhance connectivity and improve lives globally.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Listed
- Founded
- 1982
- Headquarters
- Newbury, United Kingdom
- Listing
- IPO 1999
- Employees
- 155,941
- Open positions
- 351
- Dealroom signal
- 81.1/100
- Industry
- Telecom
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces, Telecommunications, Communications Infrastructure, Money Transfer, ESA, ESA BASS
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
- Investment activity
- 57 companies, latest Jun 2026
- Capital deployed
- $275M
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing | Jul 2026 | $6B | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| POST IPO EQUITY✓Other financing | Aug 2025 | $0 | — | Patinex AG | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Vodafone's team grew 15.7% over the past year.
Open positions
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
UK Research and Innovation
Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage
e&- AIAtlas Investissement
- PAPatinex AG
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Carson Wolfer
Duncan Browne
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
Market sentiment
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