# Top 42 Telecoms Startups in Canada by Funding (2026)

> The 42 best-funded telecoms startups in Canada, ranked by total funding raised: $2.3B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Terrion** Terrion creates secure and sustainable communication infrastructure to enable nationwide connectivity and digital growth.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terrion) Terrion creates secure and sustainable communication infrastructure to enable nationwide connectivity and digital growth. *Founded* - Montréal, Canada **$1.3B** last round Sept 2025
- 2 [**telMAX** telMAX designs and builds telecommunications platforms for fiber internet, TV, and phone services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/telmax) telMAX designs and builds telecommunications platforms for fiber internet, TV, and phone services. *Founded* 2017 Markham, Canada **$294M** last round Sept 2026
- 3 [**Amity** Amity is a technology company based in Toronto, specializing in Customer Success Software delivered as a cloud-native SaaS platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amity) Amity is a technology company based in Toronto, specializing in Customer Success Software delivered as a cloud-native SaaS platform. *Founded* 2012 Toronto, Canada **$100M** last round Nov 2026
- 4 [**PomeGran** PomeGran is a premier provider of fibre-centric internet infrastructure for Indigenous and rural communities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pomegran) PomeGran is a premier provider of fibre-centric internet infrastructure for Indigenous and rural communities. *Founded* - Toronto, Canada **$71M** last round Jun 2024
- 5 [**Peraso**](https://millionrounds.com/company/peraso) *Founded* - Canada **$62M** last round Feb 2019
- 6 [**Gaiia** gaiia is a Canadian technology company that develops an all-in-one operating system tailored for telecommunications companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs).](https://millionrounds.com/company/gaiia) gaiia is a Canadian technology company that develops an all-in-one operating system tailored for telecommunications companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). *Founded* 2023 Montreal, Canada **$53M** last round May 2026
- 7 [**Public Mobile** Public Mobile is a Canadian prepaid mobile brand owned by Telus, known for offering affordable, no-contract mobile plans.](https://millionrounds.com/company/public-mobile) Public Mobile is a Canadian prepaid mobile brand owned by Telus, known for offering affordable, no-contract mobile plans. *Founded* 2008 Toronto, Canada **$48M** last round Aug 2009
- 8 [**Fresco Microchip** Fresco Microchip is a fabless semiconductor company developing edge RF, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing architectures.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fresco-microchip) Fresco Microchip is a fabless semiconductor company developing edge RF, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing architectures. *Founded* 2004 Canada **$48M** last round Jun 2011
- 9 [**BLINQ Networks** BLiNQ Networks is leading the way in high-performance, low-cost 5G ready wireless solutions for fixed and mobile services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blinq-networks) BLiNQ Networks is leading the way in high-performance, low-cost 5G ready wireless solutions for fixed and mobile services. *Founded* 2010 Markham, Canada **$45M** last round Oct 2015
- 10 [**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
- 11 [**Dejero** Dejero is a telecommunications and networking company based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2008.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dejero) Dejero is a telecommunications and networking company based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2008. *Founded* 2008 Waterloo, Canada **$25M** last round Nov 2017
- 12 [**Tira Wireless**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tira-wireless) *Founded* - Canada **$24M** last round Jul 2007
- 13 [**Strangeloop Networks** Strangeloop Networks was a technology company based in Vancouver, founded in 2006.](https://millionrounds.com/company/strangeloop-networks) Strangeloop Networks was a technology company based in Vancouver, founded in 2006. *Founded* 2006 Vancouver, Canada **$22M** last round Nov 2011
- 14 [**Espial Group** Espial Group is a software company that provides video products and solutions for the Telco, Cable, and Hospitality industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/espial-group) Espial Group is a software company that provides video products and solutions for the Telco, Cable, and Hospitality industries. *Founded* 1997 Ottawa, Canada **$21M** last round Jun 2014
- 15 [**TenXc Wireless** TenXc Wireless designs and supplies wireless access systems and antenna products to major wireless operators worldwide.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tenxc-wireless) TenXc Wireless designs and supplies wireless access systems and antenna products to major wireless operators worldwide. *Founded* 2001 Canada **$14M** last round Dec 2004
- 16 [**Critical Telecom** Critical Telecom develops broadband enabling platforms for IP-based access networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/critical-telecom) Critical Telecom develops broadband enabling platforms for IP-based access networks. *Founded* 1987 Canada **$14M** last round Oct 2003
- 17 [**Potentia Power Systems** An Ottowa-based fabless semiconductor company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/potentia-power-systems) An Ottowa-based fabless semiconductor company. *Founded* 2002 Canada **$12M** last round Oct 2002
- 18 [**Octasic** Octasic is a semiconductor and technology company](https://millionrounds.com/company/octasic) Octasic is a semiconductor and technology company *Founded* 1998 MONTREAL, Canada **$12M** last round Feb 2002
- 19 [**Datawire Communication Networks** Datawire Communication Networks is a telecommunications company, provides Internet based transaction delivery networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/datawire-communication-networks) Datawire Communication Networks is a telecommunications company, provides Internet based transaction delivery networks. *Founded* 1999 Canada **$11M** last round Aug 2003
- 20 [**Noviflow** NoviFlow develops software and systems for high-performance, programmable SDN network switches.](https://millionrounds.com/company/noviflow) NoviFlow develops software and systems for high-performance, programmable SDN network switches. *Founded* 2012 Montreal, Canada **$8.0M** last round Nov 2020
- 21 [**Ten Key Labs** Ten Key Labs develops a transparent operating system with the goal of bringing programmable money to businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ten-key-labs) Ten Key Labs develops a transparent operating system with the goal of bringing programmable money to businesses. *Founded* 2022 Toronto, Canada **$7.7M** last round Oct 2023
- 22 [**Rx Networks** Rx Networks offers location-based assisted GPS technologies and services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rx-networks) Rx Networks offers location-based assisted GPS technologies and services. *Founded* 2002 Vancouver, Canada **$5.9M** last round Aug 2010
- 23 [**In Motion Technology** About In Motion Technology Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/in-motion-technology) About In Motion Technology Inc. *Founded* 2002 Richmond, Canada **$5.6M** last round Nov 2009
- 24 [**Tranzeo Wireless Technologies** Tranzeo Wireless Technologies manufacturers wireless network equipment that allows communities and businesses to communicate.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tranzeo-wireless-technologies) Tranzeo Wireless Technologies manufacturers wireless network equipment that allows communities and businesses to communicate. *Founded* 2000 Canada **$4.8M** last round Sept 2011
- 25 [**Renaissance**](https://millionrounds.com/company/renaissance) *Founded* - Canada **$3.6M** last round Dec 2023
- 26 [**Goloot** Goloot is a Montreal-based AdTech company that specializes in performance advertising on the open web.](https://millionrounds.com/company/goloot) Goloot is a Montreal-based AdTech company that specializes in performance advertising on the open web. *Founded* 2020 Montreal, Canada **$2.9M** last round Dec 2022
- 27 [**Iotum** iotum is a Toronto-based communication technology company specializing in white-label video API and softphone solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iotum) iotum is a Toronto-based communication technology company specializing in white-label video API and softphone solutions. *Founded* 2005 Toronto, Canada **$2.6M** last round May 2013
- 28 [**mcTEL** MCTel is a telecommunications solutions company based in Monaco, founded in 1992 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mctel) MCTel is a telecommunications solutions company based in Monaco, founded in 1992 by Dr. *Founded* 1992 Monaco, Canada **$2.6M** last round Feb 2009
- 29 [**Cascada Mobile** Cascada Mobile provides the easiest way to create and distribute mobile applications to billions of mobile phones around the world.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cascada-mobile) Cascada Mobile provides the easiest way to create and distribute mobile applications to billions of mobile phones around the world. *Founded* 2004 Canada **$2.0M** last round Jan 2006
- 30 [**Quantropi** Quantropi offers quantum secure communications services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantropi) Quantropi offers quantum secure communications services. *Founded* 2018 Ottawa, Canada **$1.3M** last round May 2026
- 31 [**Stratly** Stratly is a cloud-based fundraising and donor management platform tailored for nonprofit organizations, particularly small and mid-sized charities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stratly) Stratly is a cloud-based fundraising and donor management platform tailored for nonprofit organizations, particularly small and mid-sized charities. *Founded* 2016 Toronto, Canada **$1.1M** last round Mar 2024
- 32 [**Magor Communications** Magor Communications is a software company providing solutions in video technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/magor-communications) Magor Communications is a software company providing solutions in video technology. *Founded* 2006 Ottawa, Canada **$1.1M** last round Mar 2013
- 33 [**PPLCONNECT** Continuity for Android: SMS from your PC, Mac, or Tablet.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pplconnect) Continuity for Android: SMS from your PC, Mac, or Tablet. *Founded* 2012 Montreal, Canada **$1.0M** last round Apr 2013
- 34 [**MyCosmik** MyCosmik is an international mobile calling solution that saves up to 75% on roaming costs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mycosmik) MyCosmik is an international mobile calling solution that saves up to 75% on roaming costs. *Founded* 2007 Laval, Canada **$980K** last round Jun 2010
- 35 [**Versature** Business Phone Service, Evolved.](https://millionrounds.com/company/versature) Business Phone Service, Evolved. *Founded* 2003 Canada **$883K** last round May 2016
- 36 [**Encore Interactive** Established in 2007 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Encore originated with a robust foundation in IPTV solutions tailored for service providers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/encore-interactive) Established in 2007 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Encore originated with a robust foundation in IPTV solutions tailored for service providers. *Founded* 2007 Saint John, Canada **$500K** last round Dec 2009
- 37 [**Snoobe** We are The Robin Hood of the Wireless Industry Snoobe is a powerful, intuitive, accurate and comprehensive decision-making and recommendation engine made access](https://millionrounds.com/company/snoobe) We are The Robin Hood of the Wireless Industry Snoobe is a powerful, intuitive, accurate and comprehensive decision-making and recommendation engine made access *Founded* 2012 Montreal, Canada **$390K** last round Oct 2013
- 38 [**Modulis** Modulis is a North American leader of enterprise, institutional and Asterisk based VoIP solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/modulis) Modulis is a North American leader of enterprise, institutional and Asterisk based VoIP solutions. *Founded* 2006 Montréal, Canada **$388K** last round Sept 2013
- 39 [**George Mobile** Call any phone, over any network, anywhere in the world - FREE.](https://millionrounds.com/company/george-mobile) Call any phone, over any network, anywhere in the world - FREE. *Founded* 2010 Vancouver, Canada **$300K** last round Nov 2011
- 40 [**Equals6** Equals6 is an online academic and career development networking community for students to connect and share resources.](https://millionrounds.com/company/equals6) Equals6 is an online academic and career development networking community for students to connect and share resources. *Founded* 2010 Halifax, Canada **$250K** last round May 2012
- 41 [**Ki3 Photonics Technologies** Ki3 Photonics Technologies targets the generation and manipulation of non-classical photons for quantum resource distribution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ki3-photonics-technologies) Ki3 Photonics Technologies targets the generation and manipulation of non-classical photons for quantum resource distribution. *Founded* 2015 Montreal, Canada **$140K** last round May 2022
- 42 [**reelyActive** reelyActive is a Montreal-based technology company founded in 2012, specializing in open-source Internet of Things (IoT) middleware and real-time location systems (RTLS).](https://millionrounds.com/company/reelyactive) reelyActive is a Montreal-based technology company founded in 2012, specializing in open-source Internet of Things (IoT) middleware and real-time location systems (RTLS). *Founded* 2012 Montreal, Canada **$22K** last round Dec 2012

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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