# Top 44 Network Hardware Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 44 best-funded network hardware startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.1B combined.

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

- 1 [**QMC Telecom** QMC Telecom provides tower for carriers that offer wireless cellular telecommunication services in Puerto Rico.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qmc-telecom) QMC Telecom provides tower for carriers that offer wireless cellular telecommunication services in Puerto Rico. *Founded* 2011 São Paulo, Brazil **$400M** last round Sept 2025
- 2 [**Cumulus Networks** Cumulus Networks is a software company that designs and sells Linux operating systems for networking hardware.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cumulus-networks) Cumulus Networks is a software company that designs and sells Linux operating systems for networking hardware. *Founded* 2010 Mountain View, United States **$96M** last round Jan 2018
- 3 [**Wave7 Optics** Wave7 Optics develops IP-based optical networks for the delivery of video, voice, and data services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wave7-optics) Wave7 Optics develops IP-based optical networks for the delivery of video, voice, and data services. *Founded* 2000 United States **$60M** last round Jul 2004
- 4 [**iVivity** iVivity develops and markets storage network processor silicon, custom storage adapters, and motherboards to system manufacturers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ivivity) iVivity develops and markets storage network processor silicon, custom storage adapters, and motherboards to system manufacturers. *Founded* 2000 United States **$49M** last round Apr 2007
- 5 [**Luluyou** Luluyou provides an alliance open hub service based on the Wi-Fi network.](https://millionrounds.com/company/luluyou) Luluyou provides an alliance open hub service based on the Wi-Fi network. *Founded* 2013 Shanghai **$46M** last round Dec 2015
- 6 [**TouchTunes Interactive Networks** TouchTunes Networks is an entertainment platform providing end-to-end solutions including hardware, software and network operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/touchtunes-interactive-networks) TouchTunes Networks is an entertainment platform providing end-to-end solutions including hardware, software and network operations. *Founded* 1990 New York, United States **$45M** last round Aug 2011
- 7 [**Qosmos** Qosmos provides software and hardware platforms that identify and extract information traveling through networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qosmos) Qosmos provides software and hardware platforms that identify and extract information traveling through networks. *Founded* 2000 Paris, France **$43M** last round Sept 2011
- 8 [**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
- 9 [**Trebia Networks** Trebia Networks, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trebia-networks) Trebia Networks, Inc. *Founded* 2000 - **$39M** last round Jul 2001
- 10 [**Katana Graph** Katana Graph is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/katana-graph) Katana Graph is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Austin, United States **$29M** last round Feb 2021
- 11 [**Bigfoot Networks** Bigfoot NetworksTM is dedicated to developing groundbreaking networking hardware and software for gamers and mass-market consumers that significantly enhance th](https://millionrounds.com/company/bigfoot-networks) Bigfoot NetworksTM is dedicated to developing groundbreaking networking hardware and software for gamers and mass-market consumers that significantly enhance th *Founded* 2006 Redwood City, United States **$21M** last round Nov 2009
- 12 [**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
- 13 [**Onex Communications** Onex Communications develops communications components for optical networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onex-communications) Onex Communications develops communications components for optical networks. *Founded* 1999 United States **$20M** last round Oct 2000
- 14 [**Tacit Networks** Tacit Networks provides wide area file services and wide area network optimization solutions for branch office and remote users.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tacit-networks) Tacit Networks provides wide area file services and wide area network optimization solutions for branch office and remote users. *Founded* 2000 United States **$19M** last round May 2005
- 15 [**Gensyn** Gensyn is a London-based decentralized infrastructure company that focuses on creating the Network for Machine Intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gensyn) Gensyn is a London-based decentralized infrastructure company that focuses on creating the Network for Machine Intelligence. *Founded* 2020 West Hollywood, United Kingdom **$17M** last round Dec 2025
- 16 [**Crypto Quantique** Crypto Quantique offers hardware based cyber-security solution for authentication and encryption in a wired local network.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crypto-quantique) Crypto Quantique offers hardware based cyber-security solution for authentication and encryption in a wired local network. *Founded* 2015 City Of London, United Kingdom **$15M** last round Dec 2023
- 17 [**Nanofiber Quantum Technologies** Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, or NanoQT, is Japan's first quantum computer hardware startup, founded in April 2022 and based in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanofiber-quantum-technologies) Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, or NanoQT, is Japan's first quantum computer hardware startup, founded in April 2022 and based in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. *Founded* 2022 Shinjuku, Japan **$14M** last round Sept 2025
- 18 [**memQ** memQ is a Chicago-based quantum technology company focused on scalable, distributed quantum computing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/memq) memQ is a Chicago-based quantum technology company focused on scalable, distributed quantum computing. *Founded* 2022 Chicago, United States **$13M** last round Apr 2026
- 19 [**Wave Systems** Wave Systems develops hardware-based digital security solutions for encryption, authentication, malware detection and data loss protection.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wave-systems) Wave Systems develops hardware-based digital security solutions for encryption, authentication, malware detection and data loss protection. *Founded* 1988 Austin, United States **$12M** last round Mar 2013
- 20 [**Network Intelligence** Network Intelligence provides software and hardware network security appliances for security information and event management markets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/network-intelligence) Network Intelligence provides software and hardware network security appliances for security information and event management markets. *Founded* 1996 United States **$12M** last round Feb 2009
- 21 [**Sepio** Sepio is a cybersecurity company founded in 2016 and based in Rockville, Maryland, with operations in Tel Aviv, Israel, and additional offices in Lisbon, Portug](https://millionrounds.com/company/sepio) Sepio is a cybersecurity company founded in 2016 and based in Rockville, Maryland, with operations in Tel Aviv, Israel, and additional offices in Lisbon, Portug *Founded* 2016 Rockville, United States **$11M** last round Aug 2024
- 22 [**Qunnect** Qunnect is a quantum-technology company based in Brooklyn, founded between 2017 and 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qunnect) Qunnect is a quantum-technology company based in Brooklyn, founded between 2017 and 2018. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$10M** last round Jun 2025
- 23 [**FreedomFi** FreedomFi build cost efficient PrivateLTE networks using commodity hardware, open source software and CBRS shared spectrum.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freedomfi) FreedomFi build cost efficient PrivateLTE networks using commodity hardware, open source software and CBRS shared spectrum. *Founded* 2020 Los Gatos, United States **$9.5M** last round Mar 2022
- 24 [**Dixon Technologies** Dixon Technologies is an IT company that specializes in network infrastructure, security, audio and video systems, and VoIP phone services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dixon-technologies) Dixon Technologies is an IT company that specializes in network infrastructure, security, audio and video systems, and VoIP phone services. *Founded* 2014 Melbourne, India **$9.3M** last round Apr 2008
- 25 [**Radiospire Networks** Radiospire Networks offers wireless HD interface solutions for home theatres, gaming products, OEMs and consumers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/radiospire-networks) Radiospire Networks offers wireless HD interface solutions for home theatres, gaming products, OEMs and consumers. *Founded* 2005 United States **$9.0M** last round Jun 2006
- 26 [**PureWRX** The #1 Platform for OEM Certified Pre-Owned IT Hardware The OEM-CPO Hardware Solution for Legacy Networks 100% Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) hardware that is re-man](https://millionrounds.com/company/purewrx) The #1 Platform for OEM Certified Pre-Owned IT Hardware The OEM-CPO Hardware Solution for Legacy Networks 100% Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) hardware that is re-man *Founded* 2012 Austin, United States **$6.5M** last round Jan 2015
- 27 [**Lightstorm Networks** Lightstorm Networks is a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor solutions enabling high-performance carrier-grade Ethernet networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightstorm-networks) Lightstorm Networks is a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor solutions enabling high-performance carrier-grade Ethernet networks. *Founded* 2005 Ireland **$5.2M** last round Feb 2006
- 28 [**Ceritas** Ceritas is a cybersecurity company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ceritas) Ceritas is a cybersecurity company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Cambridge, United States **$5.0M** last round Jun 2022
- 29 [**Security Platform Inc.** Security Platform is providing hardware based Device Security solutions of internet of things (IoT) for OEMs, makers and developers as well as IoT service provi](https://millionrounds.com/company/security-platform-inc) Security Platform is providing hardware based Device Security solutions of internet of things (IoT) for OEMs, makers and developers as well as IoT service provi *Founded* 2015 Seongnam-si, South Korea **$4.5M** last round Mar 2024
- 30 [**HWTrek** HWTrek is a Taiwan-based platform founded in 2013 that connects hardware startups, small and medium-sized companies, crowdfunding creators, and IoT innovators w](https://millionrounds.com/company/hwtrek) HWTrek is a Taiwan-based platform founded in 2013 that connects hardware startups, small and medium-sized companies, crowdfunding creators, and IoT innovators w *Founded* 2013 Taipei, Taiwan **$4.0M** last round Jun 2015
- 31 [**BLUESKYTEC** Blueskytec is a UK-based cybersecurity company dedicated to safeguarding cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure through immutable hardware security.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blueskytec) Blueskytec is a UK-based cybersecurity company dedicated to safeguarding cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure through immutable hardware security. *Founded* 2012 Bath, United Kingdom **$2.0M** last round Aug 2025
- 32 [**DataLocker** DataLocker is a global leader in hardware-based encryption solutions, focusing on USB security, encrypted storage devices, and cloud encryption gateways.](https://millionrounds.com/company/datalocker) DataLocker is a global leader in hardware-based encryption solutions, focusing on USB security, encrypted storage devices, and cloud encryption gateways. *Founded* 2007 Overland Park, United States **$1.6M** last round Apr 2010
- 33 [**Senseware** Senseware web enables any physical environment using modular plug-and-play wireless sensor network](https://millionrounds.com/company/senseware) Senseware web enables any physical environment using modular plug-and-play wireless sensor network *Founded* 2013 United States **$1.1M** last round Aug 2014
- 34 [**Aqua Robur Technologies** Aqua Robur Technologies is a Swedish environmental technology company based in Gothenburg, founded in 2015 by Niklas Wicén and Martin Holm.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aqua-robur-technologies) Aqua Robur Technologies is a Swedish environmental technology company based in Gothenburg, founded in 2015 by Niklas Wicén and Martin Holm. *Founded* 2015 Gothenburg, Sweden **$1.0M** last round Apr 2023
- 35 [**BlackDice Cyber** BlackDice Cyber is a UK-based cybersecurity technology company founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blackdice-cyber) BlackDice Cyber is a UK-based cybersecurity technology company founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Leeds, United Kingdom **$924K** last round Mar 2023
- 36 [**QuantAQ, Inc.** QuantAQ, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantaq-inc) QuantAQ, Inc. *Founded* 2019 Somerville, United States **$760K** last round May 2022
- 37 [**Jenz** Jenz is a social network company that specializes in employee engagement, communication, and feedback to increase company productivity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jenz) Jenz is a social network company that specializes in employee engagement, communication, and feedback to increase company productivity. *Founded* 2018 Norway **$607K** last round Oct 2026
- 38 [**Factorem** Factorem is a Singapore-based AI-driven cloud platform and digital manufacturing ecosystem founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/factorem) Factorem is a Singapore-based AI-driven cloud platform and digital manufacturing ecosystem founded in 2020. *Founded* 2021 Singapore, Singapore **$600K** last round Jun 2023
- 39 [**Phybridge** Phybridge offers a complete IP network for voice and data that allows users to centrally converge with the LANs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phybridge) Phybridge offers a complete IP network for voice and data that allows users to centrally converge with the LANs. *Founded* 2006 Oakville, Canada **$500K** last round Mar 2009
- 40 [**deepsilicon** DeepSilicon is an AI infrastructure startup based in San Francisco, founded in 2024 by Abhinav Reddy and Alexander Nanda.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deepsilicon) DeepSilicon is an AI infrastructure startup based in San Francisco, founded in 2024 by Abhinav Reddy and Alexander Nanda. *Founded* 2024 San Francisco, United States **$500K** last round Sept 2024
- 41 [**Secqai** SECQAI is a British technology company based in London, specializing in ultra-secure hardware and software solutions for the post-quantum era.](https://millionrounds.com/company/secqai) SECQAI is a British technology company based in London, specializing in ultra-secure hardware and software solutions for the post-quantum era. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$331K** last round Sept 2024
- 42 [**NOC2 Healthcare** NOC2 Healthcare is a physician-driven network of orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons that provides spine care for patients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/noc2-healthcare) NOC2 Healthcare is a physician-driven network of orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons that provides spine care for patients. *Founded* 2009 United States **$310K** last round May 2010
- 43 [**Intelligent Currency Validation Network, Inc.** ICVN is a cash-tracking network company providing network solutions to governments, law enforcement agencies, financial firms, and more.](https://millionrounds.com/company/intelligent-currency-validation-network-inc) ICVN is a cash-tracking network company providing network solutions to governments, law enforcement agencies, financial firms, and more. *Founded* 2001 United States **$144K** last round Jan 2010
- 44 [**Radio Waves** Radio Waves develops microwave antennas and components for campuses, hospitals, ISPs, base stations, private networks, and more.](https://millionrounds.com/company/radio-waves) Radio Waves develops microwave antennas and components for campuses, hospitals, ISPs, base stations, private networks, and more. *Founded* 1983 United States **$99K** last round Feb 2008

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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