# Top 50 Broadband Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded broadband startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $6.4B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/broadband-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**AST SpaceMobile** AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ast-spacemobile) AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices. *Founded* 2019 Midland, United States **$1.0B** last round Feb 2026
- 2 [**Hyperoptic** Hyperoptic is a prominent British telecommunications company that specializes in high-speed, full-fibre broadband internet and digital telephony services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hyperoptic) Hyperoptic is a prominent British telecommunications company that specializes in high-speed, full-fibre broadband internet and digital telephony services. *Founded* 2010 London, United Kingdom **$588M** last round Jul 2025
- 3 [**Community Fibre** Community Fibre is a broadband company that exclusively serves London's residents and businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/community-fibre) Community Fibre is a broadband company that exclusively serves London's residents and businesses. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$519M** last round Dec 2025
- 4 [**Gigaclear** Gigaclear is a private company dedicated to building and operating Ultrafast broadband networks based on pure fibre technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gigaclear) Gigaclear is a private company dedicated to building and operating Ultrafast broadband networks based on pure fibre technology. *Founded* 2010 Abingdon, United Kingdom **$469M** last round Dec 2025
- 5 [**LiveOak Fiber** LiveOak Fiber is a regional broadband service provider to deliver internet to homes and businesses in underserved communities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/liveoak-fiber) LiveOak Fiber is a regional broadband service provider to deliver internet to homes and businesses in underserved communities. *Founded* 2022 Brunswick, United States **$425M** last round Apr 2026
- 6 [**SMILE Telecoms Holdings** Smile Telecom is a broadband provider company](https://millionrounds.com/company/smile-telecoms-holdings) Smile Telecom is a broadband provider company *Founded* 2007 Port Louis, Mauritius **$365M** last round Sept 2015
- 7 [**Nexfibre** Nexfibre is a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband company that delivers high-speed internet service connections to homes and businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nexfibre) Nexfibre is a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband company that delivers high-speed internet service connections to homes and businesses. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$327M** last round Jul 2023
- 8 [**Lime Microsystems** Lime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil](https://millionrounds.com/company/lime-microsystems) Lime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil *Founded* 2005 Guildford, United Kingdom **$234M** last round Jun 2023
- 9 [**Quickline Communications** Quickline Communications provides broadband services to business, public sector, and residential customers through its wireless networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quickline-communications) Quickline Communications provides broadband services to business, public sector, and residential customers through its wireless networks. *Founded* 2004 Hull, United Kingdom **$187M** last round Jul 2024
- 10 [**GoFibre** GoFibre is delivering Ultrafast Gigabit Fibre Broadband to premises across the UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gofibre) GoFibre is delivering Ultrafast Gigabit Fibre Broadband to premises across the UK. *Founded* 2017 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$169M** last round Aug 2025
- 11 [**SIRO Ireland** SIRO Ireland is a fiber broadband and commercial cable service provider.](https://millionrounds.com/company/siro-ireland) SIRO Ireland is a fiber broadband and commercial cable service provider. *Founded* 2015 Dublin, Ireland **$142M** last round Nov 2021
- 12 [**GlasDraad** GlasDraad develops broadband infrastructures by means of the construction of modern fibre optic networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glasdraad) GlasDraad develops broadband infrastructures by means of the construction of modern fibre optic networks. *Founded* - Hilversum, Netherlands **$123M** last round Aug 2024
- 13 [**Entrisphere** Entrisphere supplies access network equipment for the broadband service providers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/entrisphere) Entrisphere supplies access network equipment for the broadband service providers. *Founded* 2000 United States **$108M** last round May 2005
- 14 [**Cradlepoint** Cradlepoint offers a cloud-based network solution to connect people, places, and things over wired and wireless broadband.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cradlepoint) Cradlepoint offers a cloud-based network solution to connect people, places, and things over wired and wireless broadband. *Founded* 2006 Boise, United States **$89M** last round Mar 2017
- 15 [**Telcom** Telcom is an internet service provider that offers broadband and VoIP solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/telcom) Telcom is an internet service provider that offers broadband and VoIP solutions. *Founded* 2014 Manchester, United Kingdom **$87M** last round Jul 2021
- 16 [**SpinLaunch** SpinLaunch is an aerospace company focused on sending satellites to low-Earth orbit using kinetic energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spinlaunch) SpinLaunch is an aerospace company focused on sending satellites to low-Earth orbit using kinetic energy. *Founded* 2014 Long Beach, United States **$82M** last round Aug 2025
- 17 [**Navini Networks** Navini Networks provides portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States.](https://millionrounds.com/company/navini-networks) Navini Networks provides portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions in the United States. *Founded* 2000 United States **$81M** last round May 2007
- 18 [**OneChip Photonics** OneChip Photonics is a privately held company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2005.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onechip-photonics) OneChip Photonics is a privately held company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2005. *Founded* 2005 Ottawa, Canada **$80M** last round Sept 2012
- 19 [**LightSpeed Broadband** LightSpeed Broadband is an independent alternative network operator based in Peterborough, specializing in full fibre gigabit broadband.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightspeed-broadband) LightSpeed Broadband is an independent alternative network operator based in Peterborough, specializing in full fibre gigabit broadband. *Founded* 2020 Peterborough, United Kingdom **$79M** last round Dec 2021
- 20 [**Wessex Internet** Wessex Internet provides internet solutions with product features such as wireless 4G, broadband, ethernet, and fibre installations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wessex-internet) Wessex Internet provides internet solutions with product features such as wireless 4G, broadband, ethernet, and fibre installations. *Founded* 2010 Blandford Forum, United Kingdom **$68M** last round Jun 2025
- 21 [**Kuiper Government Solutions** Kuiper Government Solutions deploys a large broadband satellite internet constellation to provide broadband internet connectivity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kuiper-government-solutions) Kuiper Government Solutions deploys a large broadband satellite internet constellation to provide broadband internet connectivity. *Founded* - Redmond, United States **$67M** last round Apr 2022
- 22 [**Conterra Broadband Services** Conterra Broadband Services is specialized in the design and operation of customized transport networks and wide area network services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/conterra-broadband-services) Conterra Broadband Services is specialized in the design and operation of customized transport networks and wide area network services. *Founded* 2004 Charlotte, United States **$66M** last round Jan 2010
- 23 [**Xplornet** XplorNet Communications is rural broadband internet provider that allows Canadians in rural areas to have access to the internet.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xplornet) XplorNet Communications is rural broadband internet provider that allows Canadians in rural areas to have access to the internet. *Founded* 2004 Woodstock, United Kingdom **$65M** last round Dec 2010
- 24 [**Cambridge Broadband Networks** Cambridge Broadband designs wireless back-haul and access provisions that improve telecommunication network capacity and efficiency.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambridge-broadband-networks) Cambridge Broadband designs wireless back-haul and access provisions that improve telecommunication network capacity and efficiency. *Founded* 2000 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$63M** last round Feb 2012
- 25 [**NewSouth Communications** NewSouth Communications is a South Carolina-based broadband internet content provider.](https://millionrounds.com/company/newsouth-communications) NewSouth Communications is a South Carolina-based broadband internet content provider. *Founded* 1997 United States **$63M** last round Mar 2003
- 26 [**DiBcom** DiBcom, a fabless semiconductor company offering integrated circuits, is specialized in the development of broadband wireless solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dibcom) DiBcom, a fabless semiconductor company offering integrated circuits, is specialized in the development of broadband wireless solutions. *Founded* 2000 France **$57M** last round Jul 2007
- 27 [**Blue Interactive Group** Blue Interactive Group provides cable TV and broadband internet services to the residential and business customers in Brazil.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blue-interactive-group) Blue Interactive Group provides cable TV and broadband internet services to the residential and business customers in Brazil. *Founded* 2010 Huntington Beach, Brazil **$55M** last round Dec 2011
- 28 [**Ellacoya Networks** Ellacoya Networks is a communications equipment company, provides solutions for building broadband networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ellacoya-networks) Ellacoya Networks is a communications equipment company, provides solutions for building broadband networks. *Founded* 1998 United States **$52M** last round Apr 2007
- 29 [**Wintegra** Wintegra is a provider of integrated network processors for mobile backhaul, 3G and 4G wireless, and wireline broadband networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wintegra) Wintegra is a provider of integrated network processors for mobile backhaul, 3G and 4G wireless, and wireline broadband networks. *Founded* 2000 Austin, TX, United States **$51M** last round Nov 2008
- 30 [**MyRepublic** MyRepublic is a telecom company providing broadband and mobile services to consumers and businesses in Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand](https://millionrounds.com/company/myrepublic) MyRepublic is a telecom company providing broadband and mobile services to consumers and businesses in Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand *Founded* 2011 SG, Singapore **$49M** last round Sept 2021
- 31 [**Legend Silicon** Legend Silicon, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the development of broadband wireless transmission technologies and products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/legend-silicon) Legend Silicon, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the development of broadband wireless transmission technologies and products. *Founded* 1999 United States **$46M** last round Mar 2010
- 32 [**Broadband Access Systems** Broadband Access Systems (BAS) provide cable access solutions for the deployment of VAS for data and voice.](https://millionrounds.com/company/broadband-access-systems) Broadband Access Systems (BAS) provide cable access solutions for the deployment of VAS for data and voice. *Founded* 1999 - **$44M** last round Jan 2000
- 33 [**AccelerComm** AccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company focused on advanced physical layer solutions for telecommunications, particularly in 5G Ra](https://millionrounds.com/company/accelercomm) AccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company focused on advanced physical layer solutions for telecommunications, particularly in 5G Ra *Founded* 2016 Southampton, United Kingdom **$42M** last round May 2025
- 34 [**BroadLogic Network Technologies** BroadLogic Network Technologies develops and distributes video-processing mixed signal semiconductors for broadband network operators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/broadlogic-network-technologies) BroadLogic Network Technologies develops and distributes video-processing mixed signal semiconductors for broadband network operators. *Founded* 1998 United States **$42M** last round Jul 2009
- 35 [**Ewireless** eWireless offers architecture, management, deployment, and wireless broadband solutions for its clients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ewireless) eWireless offers architecture, management, deployment, and wireless broadband solutions for its clients. *Founded* 1999 Indianapolis, United States **$41M** last round Dec 2000
- 36 [**4th Utility** 4th Utility offers broadband ISP supplying ultrafast connectivity to homes and businesses across the UK via our own fibre optic network.](https://millionrounds.com/company/4th-utility) 4th Utility offers broadband ISP supplying ultrafast connectivity to homes and businesses across the UK via our own fibre optic network. *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$40M** last round Jan 2024
- 37 [**Wildanet** Wildanet is a wireless internet service provider of fast, reliable broadband for homes and businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wildanet) Wildanet is a wireless internet service provider of fast, reliable broadband for homes and businesses. *Founded* 2017 Liskeard, United Kingdom **$35M** last round Jul 2024
- 38 [**Kodiak** Kodiak, a division of Motorola Solutions based in Plano, Texas, specializes in broadband push-to-talk (PTT) communication platforms and interoperability solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kodiak) Kodiak, a division of Motorola Solutions based in Plano, Texas, specializes in broadband push-to-talk (PTT) communication platforms and interoperability solutions. *Founded* 2003 Plano, United States **$33M** last round Apr 2018
- 39 [**Digital Bridge Communications Corp.** DigitalBridge Communications provides wireless broadband services for small and medium-sized communities in the United States.](https://millionrounds.com/company/digital-bridge-communications-corp) DigitalBridge Communications provides wireless broadband services for small and medium-sized communities in the United States. *Founded* 2005 United States **$31M** last round Nov 2009
- 40 [**SPARKPLUG** Sparkplug provides wireless business broadband services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sparkplug) Sparkplug provides wireless business broadband services. *Founded* 2006 United States **$31M** last round Nov 2022
- 41 [**Magnolia Broadband** Magnolia Broadband has pioneered the development and fully patented a software solution for "Mobile Transmit Diversity with beam-forming".](https://millionrounds.com/company/magnolia-broadband) Magnolia Broadband has pioneered the development and fully patented a software solution for "Mobile Transmit Diversity with beam-forming". *Founded* 2001 Warren, United States **$30M** last round Jul 2013
- 42 [**Aktino** Aktino manufactures networking and broadband management equipment for the IT and telecommunication industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aktino) Aktino manufactures networking and broadband management equipment for the IT and telecommunication industries. *Founded* 2003 Montreal, United States **$30M** last round Aug 2008
- 43 [**Corinex** Corinex is a clean technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in broadband over power lines (BPL) solutions for grid modernization.](https://millionrounds.com/company/corinex) Corinex is a clean technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in broadband over power lines (BPL) solutions for grid modernization. *Founded* 1999 Vancouver, Canada **$30M** last round Apr 2025
- 44 [**Kasenna** Kasenna, Inc., an IPTV company, provides video-on-demand content and MPEG-4-ready IPTV applications for triple-play services over broadband networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kasenna) Kasenna, Inc., an IPTV company, provides video-on-demand content and MPEG-4-ready IPTV applications for triple-play services over broadband networks. *Founded* 1999 Sunnyvale, United States **$26M** last round Feb 2006
- 45 [**Skywire Networks** Skywire Networks is one of the largest fixed-wireless broadband providers in New York City.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skywire-networks) Skywire Networks is one of the largest fixed-wireless broadband providers in New York City. *Founded* 2012 United States **$23M** last round Sept 2017
- 46 [**Samlino.dk** Samlino.dk is Denmark’s leading online price comparison portal, established in 2014 and based in Copenhagen.](https://millionrounds.com/company/samlino-dk) Samlino.dk is Denmark’s leading online price comparison portal, established in 2014 and based in Copenhagen. *Founded* 2014 Kobenhavn, Denmark **$23M** last round Aug 2016
- 47 [**PhyFlex Networks** PhyFlex Networks develops next generation broadband IP access networks and an advanced service-enabling environment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phyflex-networks) PhyFlex Networks develops next generation broadband IP access networks and an advanced service-enabling environment. *Founded* 2000 United States **$20M** last round Oct 2005
- 48 [**Pedestal Networks** Pedestal Networks is a developer of innovative universal broadband solutions](https://millionrounds.com/company/pedestal-networks) Pedestal Networks is a developer of innovative universal broadband solutions *Founded* 2001 United States **$20M** last round Jan 2004
- 49 [**Movaz Networks** Movaz Networks provides broadband optical transport systems, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment, and WDM transport solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/movaz-networks) Movaz Networks provides broadband optical transport systems, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) equipment, and WDM transport solutions. *Founded* 2000 United States **$20M** last round Jan 2006
- 50 [**Mimosa** Mimosa Networks is the leader in next-generation, Hybrid Fiber-Wireless fixed access broadband solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mimosa) Mimosa Networks is the leader in next-generation, Hybrid Fiber-Wireless fixed access broadband solutions. *Founded* 2012 Santa Clara, United States **$20M** last round May 2014

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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