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Telecom startups worldwide
932 telecom startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $34B between them, with the United States the most common home.
- 1Digital EdgeFounded -Singapore$2.8Blast round May 2026
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Open FiberItalian telecommunications company which operates wholesale in the optical fiber infrastructure market.
Italian telecommunications company which operates wholesale in the optical fiber infrastructure market.
Founded 2015Milan, Italy$2.5Blast round Aug 2021 - 3
Optimum CommunicationsOptimum is dedicated to becoming the preferred connectivity provider in every communityOptimum is dedicated to becoming the preferred connectivity provider in every community
Founded -Bethpage, United States$2.0Blast round Nov 2025 - 4
LumentumLumentum Operations is an optical and photonic products manufacturer.Lumentum Operations is an optical and photonic products manufacturer.
Founded 2015Milpitas, United States$2.0Blast round Mar 2026 - 5
CesiumAstroCesiumAstro is an aerospace and defense startup based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017.CesiumAstro is an aerospace and defense startup based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Austin, United States$1.8Blast round Nov 2026 - 6
EXA InfrastructureEXA Infrastructure is the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform in Europe, linking North America and Asia via the Middle East.EXA Infrastructure is the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform in Europe, linking North America and Asia via the Middle East.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$1.5Blast round Oct 2025 - 7Airtel AfricaAirtel Africa is a telecommunications company that offers mobile voice and data services.
Airtel Africa is a telecommunications company that offers mobile voice and data services.
Founded -India$1.4Blast round Dec 2022 - 8
TerrionTerrion creates secure and sustainable communication infrastructure to enable nationwide connectivity and digital growth.Terrion creates secure and sustainable communication infrastructure to enable nationwide connectivity and digital growth.
Founded -Montréal, Canada$1.3Blast round Sept 2025 - 9
AstranisAstranis designs, builds, and operates the world’s most advanced high orbit satellites for sovereign connectivity.Astranis designs, builds, and operates the world’s most advanced high orbit satellites for sovereign connectivity.
Founded -United States$1.2Blast round Sept 2026 - 10
SlackScreenhero lets users screen share any application with anyone, no matter where they are.Screenhero lets users screen share any application with anyone, no matter where they are.
Founded 2013Mountain View, United States$1.2Blast round Aug 2018 - 11
Kokusai Electric CorporationKokusai Electric Corporation provides information communication systems internationally.Kokusai Electric Corporation provides information communication systems internationally.
Founded 2017Tokyo, Japan$945Mlast round Jun 2026 - 12HyperSatHyperSat is a developer of hyperspectral imaging satellites.
HyperSat is a developer of hyperspectral imaging satellites.
Founded -United States$935Mlast round Sept 2018 - 13Digital InfraCoDigital InfraCo is a regional data center business of Singtel.
Digital InfraCo is a regional data center business of Singtel.
Founded 2016Singapore, Singapore$807Mlast round Sept 2023 - 14
Open CosmosOpen Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.
Founded 2015Didcot, United Kingdom$737Mlast round Oct 2026 - 15
LumilensLumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnect solutions.Lumilens addresses the red hot market for AI data center infrastructure by designing, manufacturing and selling photonic interconnect solutions.
Founded 2024San Jose, United States$709Mlast round Aug 2026 - 16
CologixCologix operates 3 Central Ohio enterprise-grade data centers offering the densest interconnectivity in the region & the only regional data center to offer acceCologix operates 3 Central Ohio enterprise-grade data centers offering the densest interconnectivity in the region & the only regional data center to offer acce
Founded 2010Denver, United States$676Mlast round Mar 2026 - 17
NetomniaNetomnia is a full-fibre network company.Netomnia is a full-fibre network company.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$607Mlast round Apr 2026 - 18
Community FibreCommunity Fibre is a broadband company that exclusively serves London's residents and businesses.Community Fibre is a broadband company that exclusively serves London's residents and businesses.
Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$519Mlast round Dec 2025 - 19
Seaborn NetworksSeaborn Networks specializes in the fields of information technology and telecommunications.Seaborn Networks specializes in the fields of information technology and telecommunications.
Founded 2011Beverly, United States$519Mlast round Jan 2016 - 20
SynthesiaSynthesia is a British multinational AI company based in London, founded in 2017.Synthesia is a British multinational AI company based in London, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$506Mlast round Jan 2026 - 21
Northwood SpaceNorthwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.Northwood Space is a hardware solution that expands the orbits and frequency ranges available from the ground for satellite communication.
Founded 2023Los Angeles, United States$505Mlast round Nov 2026 - 22
Nexthop AINexthop AI is a privately held company founded in 2024 and based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Seattle, Vancouver, Dublin, and Bengaluru.Nexthop AI is a privately held company founded in 2024 and based in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Seattle, Vancouver, Dublin, and Bengaluru.
Founded 2024Santa Clara, United States$500Mlast round Mar 2026 - 23Bird.comFounded -Netherlands$450Mlast round Sept 2026
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QMC TelecomQMC Telecom provides tower for carriers that offer wireless cellular telecommunication services in Puerto Rico.QMC Telecom provides tower for carriers that offer wireless cellular telecommunication services in Puerto Rico.
Founded 2011São Paulo, Brazil$400Mlast round Sept 2025 - 25
Deutsche GlasfaserA German fiber-optic network companyA German fiber-optic network company
Founded 2012Duesseldorf, Germany$391Mlast round Sept 2024 - 26Upscale AIFounded -United States$390Mlast round Jun 2026
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Celero CommunicationsCelero Communications is a semiconductor company founded in 2024, based in Irvine, California, with design centers in Canada and Argentina.Celero Communications is a semiconductor company founded in 2024, based in Irvine, California, with design centers in Canada and Argentina.
Founded 2024Irvine, United States$375Mlast round Sept 2026 - 28
SMILE Telecoms HoldingsSmile Telecom is a broadband provider companySmile Telecom is a broadband provider company
Founded 2007Port Louis, Mauritius$365Mlast round Sept 2015 - 29
Infrastrutture Wireless ItalianeINWIT is a telecommunications firm operating in the infrastructure sector for mobile telephony, broadcasting, radio & wireless services.INWIT is a telecommunications firm operating in the infrastructure sector for mobile telephony, broadcasting, radio & wireless services.
Founded 2015Milan, Italy$363Mlast round Feb 2025 - 30
Alien TechnologyAlien Technology is a leading manufacturer in the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) industry, specializing in Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) passive RFID solutions.Alien Technology is a leading manufacturer in the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) industry, specializing in Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) passive RFID solutions.
Founded 1994San Jose, United States$361Mlast round Oct 2014 - 31
Omni FiberOmni Fiber is an internet service provider.Omni Fiber is an internet service provider.
Founded 2022Mason, United States$360Mlast round Dec 2025 - 32Terminus TechnologiesFounded -China$357Mlast round Aug 2024
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UbiquityUbiquity is a business that invests in, develops, and administers digital communication infrastructure.Ubiquity is a business that invests in, develops, and administers digital communication infrastructure.
Founded 2019Overland Park, United States$350Mlast round May 2025 - 34
Tower VisionTowerVision is a tower management firm specialized in the provision of passive infrastructure to the wireless telecommunications industry.TowerVision is a tower management firm specialized in the provision of passive infrastructure to the wireless telecommunications industry.
Founded 2006Gurgaon, India$300Mlast round Feb 2008 - 35
telMAXtelMAX designs and builds telecommunications platforms for fiber internet, TV, and phone services.telMAX designs and builds telecommunications platforms for fiber internet, TV, and phone services.
Founded 2017Markham, Canada$294Mlast round Sept 2026 - 36
Hubble NetworkHubble Network is a Seattle-based space technology and telecommunications company founded in 2021.Hubble Network is a Seattle-based space technology and telecommunications company founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Seattle, United States$270Mlast round Sept 2026 - 37
Force10 NetworksForce10 Networks is a tech company offering reliable infrastructure solutions to build and secure intelligent services networks.Force10 Networks is a tech company offering reliable infrastructure solutions to build and secure intelligent services networks.
Founded 1999United States$255Mlast round Dec 2009 - 38
BIG FiberBIG Fiber, based in Sunnyvale, California, is a metropolitan dark fiber infrastructure company that specializes in providing high-capacity, unlit fiber networks.BIG Fiber, based in Sunnyvale, California, is a metropolitan dark fiber infrastructure company that specializes in providing high-capacity, unlit fiber networks.
Founded 2019Sunnyvale, United States$250Mlast round May 2026 - 39
Solarflare CommunicationsSolarflare Communications is a technology company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2001.Solarflare Communications is a technology company based in Irvine, California, founded in 2001.
Founded 2001Irvine, United States$243Mlast round Jan 2015 - 40
GA TelesisGA Telesis a world-leading commercial aviation company.GA Telesis a world-leading commercial aviation company.
Founded 2002San Jose, United States$225Mlast round Jun 2017 - 41
When I WorkWhen I Work is a Minneapolis-based software company founded in 2010, specializing in an all-in-one workforce management platform tailored for shift-based businesses.When I Work is a Minneapolis-based software company founded in 2010, specializing in an all-in-one workforce management platform tailored for shift-based businesses.
Founded 2010Minneapolis, United States$220Mlast round Nov 2021 - 42
SmartSky NetworksSmartSky Networks was an aviation technology company based in Morrisville, North Carolina, founded in 2011.SmartSky Networks was an aviation technology company based in Morrisville, North Carolina, founded in 2011.
Founded 2011Morrisville, United States$218Mlast round Jun 2022 - 43
Affirmed NetworksAffirmed Networks develops mobile network solutions with gateway functionality, rich application and content delivery services.Affirmed Networks develops mobile network solutions with gateway functionality, rich application and content delivery services.
Founded 2010Acton, United States$207Mlast round Feb 2019 - 44CornelisFounded -United States$205Mlast round Sept 2026
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EriduEridu is a hardware startup based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2023.Eridu is a hardware startup based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2023.
Founded 2024Saratoga, United States$200Mlast round Mar 2026 - 46
LeapXpertLeapXpert is a technology company based in New York, specializing in Responsible Business Communication.LeapXpert is a technology company based in New York, specializing in Responsible Business Communication.
Founded 2017New York, United States$200Mlast round Jun 2026 - 47
Digital NasionalDigital Nasional Berhad is a 5G network operator.Digital Nasional Berhad is a 5G network operator.
Founded 2017Malaysia$200Mlast round Oct 2022 - 48
EchodyneEchodyne is a radar technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2014.Echodyne is a radar technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2014.
Founded 2014Kirkland, United States$199Mlast round Jun 2022 - 49
Quickline CommunicationsQuickline Communications provides broadband services to business, public sector, and residential customers through its wireless networks.Quickline Communications provides broadband services to business, public sector, and residential customers through its wireless networks.
Founded 2004Hull, United Kingdom$187Mlast round Jul 2024 - 50
Bit9About Lambent (formerly Armored Things) Lambent is a Boston-based software company for smart space planning.About Lambent (formerly Armored Things) Lambent is a Boston-based software company for smart space planning.
Founded -Boston, United States$178Mlast round Oct 2015
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