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Telecom startups in Europe
244 telecom startups in Europe have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $10B between them, with the United Kingdom the most common home.
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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 - 2
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 - 3
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 - 4
NetomniaNetomnia is a full-fibre network company.Netomnia is a full-fibre network company.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$607Mlast round Apr 2026 - 5
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 - 6
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 - 7Bird.comFounded -Netherlands$450Mlast round Sept 2026
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Deutsche GlasfaserA German fiber-optic network companyA German fiber-optic network company
Founded 2012Duesseldorf, Germany$391Mlast round Sept 2024 - 9
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 - 10
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 - 11
Salience LabsSalience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.
Founded 2020Oxford, United Kingdom$169Mlast round Oct 2026 - 12
iPronicsiPRONICS is a Spanish deep-tech semiconductor company founded in 2019 as a spinoff from Universitat Politècnica de València.iPRONICS is a Spanish deep-tech semiconductor company founded in 2019 as a spinoff from Universitat Politècnica de València.
Founded 2019Valencia, Spain$137Mlast round Sept 2026 - 13
metrofibremetrofibre develops dark fiber networks to connect urban communities.metrofibre develops dark fiber networks to connect urban communities.
Founded 2022Düsseldorf, Germany$131Mlast round Aug 2023 - 14
OnecomOnecom is an independent business telecommunications provider delivering fixed line, mobile and connectivity solutions.Onecom is an independent business telecommunications provider delivering fixed line, mobile and connectivity solutions.
Founded 2002Fareham, United Kingdom$124Mlast round Jul 2019 - 15
GlasDraadGlasDraad develops broadband infrastructures by means of the construction of modern fibre optic networks.GlasDraad develops broadband infrastructures by means of the construction of modern fibre optic networks.
Founded -Hilversum, Netherlands$123Mlast round Aug 2024 - 16MbloxmBlox offers mobile marketing and engagement solutions that help brands reach customers via SMS campaigns and push notifications.
mBlox offers mobile marketing and engagement solutions that help brands reach customers via SMS campaigns and push notifications.
Founded 1999Campbell, United Kingdom$122Mlast round Jul 2014 - 17
Nu QuantumNu Quantum is a quantum technology company founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory.Nu Quantum is a quantum technology company founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory.
Founded 2018Cambridge, United Kingdom$106Mlast round Dec 2025 - 18
ALL.SPACEALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.
Founded 2013Reading, United Kingdom$102Mlast round Oct 2024 - 19
AFRICA MOBILE NETWORKSAfrica Mobile Networks is finances, builds, and operates mobile network base stations in Sub-Saharan Africa region.Africa Mobile Networks is finances, builds, and operates mobile network base stations in Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Founded 2013Milton Keynes, United Kingdom$91Mlast round Mar 2023 - 20
CoreOpticsCoreOptics designs and develops digital signal processing solutions for high-speed optical networking applications.CoreOptics designs and develops digital signal processing solutions for high-speed optical networking applications.
Founded 2001Germany$90Mlast round Apr 2008 - 21
Cedar Point CommunicationsCedar Point Communications is a telecommunications technology company founded in 2000 and based in Derry, New Hampshire.Cedar Point Communications is a telecommunications technology company founded in 2000 and based in Derry, New Hampshire.
Founded 2000Derry, Germany$81Mlast round Dec 2009 - 22
UbiquisysUbiquisys is a developer of multimode LTE, 3G and Wi-Fi small cells for mobile operators and consumers.Ubiquisys is a developer of multimode LTE, 3G and Wi-Fi small cells for mobile operators and consumers.
Founded 2004Swindon, United Kingdom$81Mlast round Aug 2012 - 23
FonДоставка грузов и товаров из Китая в Россию под ключ: карго, белый импорт, сборные грузы, фуры, контейнеры и сопровождение бизнеса в Китае.Доставка грузов и товаров из Китая в Россию под ключ: карго, белый импорт, сборные грузы, фуры, контейнеры и сопровождение бизнеса в Китае.
Founded 2018Гуанчжоу, Spain$72Mlast round Jan 2014 - 24
UNIVITYUNIVITY is a Paris-based SpaceTech startup founded in 2022, specializing in building a neutral, wholesale space infrastructure.UNIVITY is a Paris-based SpaceTech startup founded in 2022, specializing in building a neutral, wholesale space infrastructure.
Founded 2022Paris, France$68Mlast round Apr 2026 - 25
Cambridge Broadband NetworksCambridge Broadband designs wireless back-haul and access provisions that improve telecommunication network capacity and efficiency.Cambridge Broadband designs wireless back-haul and access provisions that improve telecommunication network capacity and efficiency.
Founded 2000Cambridge, United Kingdom$63Mlast round Feb 2012 - 26
Symbian FoundationSymbian Foundation was a non-profit organization dedicated to the Symbian mobile operating system.Symbian Foundation was a non-profit organization dedicated to the Symbian mobile operating system.
Founded 2009London, United Kingdom$60Mlast round Nov 2010 - 27
VaneVane is a technology-enabled finance provider dedicated to global digital media companies.Vane is a technology-enabled finance provider dedicated to global digital media companies.
Founded 2016Berlin, Germany$57Mlast round Dec 2021 - 28ReOrbitFounded -Finland$53Mlast round Oct 2026
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Intune NetworksIntune Networks is a telecommunications company founded in 1999 by John Dunne and Tom Farrell.Intune Networks is a telecommunications company founded in 1999 by John Dunne and Tom Farrell.
Founded 1999Dublin, Ireland$50Mlast round Oct 2009 - 30
Lightning FibreLightning Fibre is a community minded Full Fibre network.Lightning Fibre is a community minded Full Fibre network.
Founded 2018United Kingdom$50Mlast round Dec 2023 - 31
VelocixVelocix offers Digital Media Delivery Platforms, a CDN infrastructure solution for network service providers.Velocix offers Digital Media Delivery Platforms, a CDN infrastructure solution for network service providers.
Founded 2002Cambridge, United Kingdom$45Mlast round Jan 2008 - 32
BraidAt Braid, we believe professional creators are businesses, and the most successful businesses make informed, data-backed decisions.At Braid, we believe professional creators are businesses, and the most successful businesses make informed, data-backed decisions.
Founded 2020San Francisco, Netherlands$45Mlast round Oct 2026 - 33
EnOceanEnOcean is a German technology company founded in 2001, specializing in energy-harvesting wireless technology.EnOcean is a German technology company founded in 2001, specializing in energy-harvesting wireless technology.
Founded 2001Muenchen, Germany$41Mlast round Dec 2009 - 34
4th Utility4th Utility offers broadband ISP supplying ultrafast connectivity to homes and businesses across the UK via our own fibre optic network.4th Utility offers broadband ISP supplying ultrafast connectivity to homes and businesses across the UK via our own fibre optic network.
Founded 2017United Kingdom$40Mlast round Jan 2024 - 35
StarLeafStarLeaf was a UK-based provider of cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration software, founded in 2008 in Cambridge.StarLeaf was a UK-based provider of cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration software, founded in 2008 in Cambridge.
Founded 2008Watford, United Kingdom$40Mlast round Sept 2021 - 36
AntenovaAntenova is a technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing high-performance integrated antennas and RF antenna modules.Antenova is a technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing high-performance integrated antennas and RF antenna modules.
Founded 1999Waterlooville, United Kingdom$29Mlast round Oct 2008 - 37
Nanotron TechnologiesNanotron Technologies is a developer of wireless products that combine high speed data transmission and location information.Nanotron Technologies is a developer of wireless products that combine high speed data transmission and location information.
Founded 1991Berlin, Germany$28Mlast round Jun 2008 - 38
Narwhal LabsNarwhal Labs.Narwhal Labs.
Founded 2021Bristol, United Kingdom$27Mlast round Apr 2026 - 39Hibernia NetworksHibernia Networks owns and operates a global network connecting North America, Europe and Asia.
Hibernia Networks owns and operates a global network connecting North America, Europe and Asia.
Founded 2009Summit, Ireland$25Mlast round Dec 2009 - 40
GeoSentricGeoSentric offers GyPSii, a mobile digital lifestyle application and geo-mobility social networking platform.GeoSentric offers GyPSii, a mobile digital lifestyle application and geo-mobility social networking platform.
Founded 1988Netherlands$24Mlast round Mar 2010 - 41
EFFECT PhotonicsEFFECT Photonics is an independent photonic semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, founded in 2010.EFFECT Photonics is an independent photonic semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, founded in 2010.
Founded 2010Eindhoven, Netherlands$24Mlast round Jul 2025 - 42FlexenclosureFlexenclosure is a developer of prefabricated modular data centers and intelligent power management solutions for the telecom industry.
Flexenclosure is a developer of prefabricated modular data centers and intelligent power management solutions for the telecom industry.
Founded 1989Stockholm, Sweden$24Mlast round May 2013 - 43
VopiumVopium is a software-based mobile communications and remittance solutions provider.Vopium is a software-based mobile communications and remittance solutions provider.
Founded 2006Copenhagen, Denmark$23Mlast round Jun 2010 - 44
Sofant TechnologiesSofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices.Sofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices.
Founded 2011Edinburgh, United Kingdom$23Mlast round Apr 2026 - 45
AldoriaAldoria collects, processes, and uses space situational awareness data to safeguard important assets in space.Aldoria collects, processes, and uses space situational awareness data to safeguard important assets in space.
Founded 2017Paris, France$22Mlast round Nov 2025 - 46
ZinwaveZinwave provides the indoor cellular and public safety coverage that businesses need in a five-component, fiber-based solution that’s easy and affordable to install.Zinwave provides the indoor cellular and public safety coverage that businesses need in a five-component, fiber-based solution that’s easy and affordable to install.
Founded 2002Cambridge, United Kingdom$21Mlast round Mar 2010 - 47
NeulNeul develops wireless network technology to enable the use of TV white space spectrum.Neul develops wireless network technology to enable the use of TV white space spectrum.
Founded 2010Cambridge, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Nov 2012 - 48
ATEMEIf you have ever watched television or enjoyed a movie on your phone or tablet, this experience was likely brought to you through an Ateme solution created by oIf you have ever watched television or enjoyed a movie on your phone or tablet, this experience was likely brought to you through an Ateme solution created by o
Founded 1991Vélizy-Villacoublay, France$18Mlast round Jun 2010 - 49
TUSK ICTusk IC is a fabless semiconductor company based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializing in millimeter-wave (mmWave) integrated circuit design.Tusk IC is a fabless semiconductor company based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializing in millimeter-wave (mmWave) integrated circuit design.
Founded 2018Antwerp, Belgium$17Mlast round Sept 2026 - 50
Archangel LightworksArchangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Oxford, United Kingdom$17Mlast round Aug 2026
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