# Top 50 Telecom Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded telecom startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $10B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Open Fiber** Italian telecommunications company which operates wholesale in the optical fiber infrastructure market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/open-fiber) Italian telecommunications company which operates wholesale in the optical fiber infrastructure market. *Founded* 2015 Milan, Italy **$2.5B** last round Aug 2021
- 2 [**EXA Infrastructure** EXA Infrastructure is the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform in Europe, linking North America and Asia via the Middle East.](https://millionrounds.com/company/exa-infrastructure) EXA Infrastructure is the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform in Europe, linking North America and Asia via the Middle East. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$1.5B** last round Oct 2025
- 3 [**Open Cosmos** Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/open-cosmos) Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services. *Founded* 2015 Didcot, United Kingdom **$737M** last round Oct 2026
- 4 [**Netomnia** Netomnia is a full-fibre network company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/netomnia) Netomnia is a full-fibre network company. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$607M** last round Apr 2026
- 5 [**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
- 6 [**Synthesia** Synthesia is a British multinational AI company based in London, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synthesia) Synthesia is a British multinational AI company based in London, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$506M** last round Jan 2026
- 7 [**Bird.com**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bird-com) *Founded* - Netherlands **$450M** last round Sept 2026
- 8 [**Deutsche Glasfaser** A German fiber-optic network company](https://millionrounds.com/company/deutsche-glasfaser) A German fiber-optic network company *Founded* 2012 Duesseldorf, Germany **$391M** last round Sept 2024
- 9 [**Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane** INWIT is a telecommunications firm operating in the infrastructure sector for mobile telephony, broadcasting, radio & wireless services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/infrastrutture-wireless-italiane) INWIT is a telecommunications firm operating in the infrastructure sector for mobile telephony, broadcasting, radio & wireless services. *Founded* 2015 Milan, Italy **$363M** last round Feb 2025
- 10 [**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
- 11 [**Salience Labs** Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/salience-labs) Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions. *Founded* 2020 Oxford, United Kingdom **$169M** last round Oct 2026
- 12 [**iPronics** iPRONICS is a Spanish deep-tech semiconductor company founded in 2019 as a spinoff from Universitat Politècnica de València.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ipronics) iPRONICS is a Spanish deep-tech semiconductor company founded in 2019 as a spinoff from Universitat Politècnica de València. *Founded* 2019 Valencia, Spain **$137M** last round Sept 2026
- 13 [**metrofibre** metrofibre develops dark fiber networks to connect urban communities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metrofibre) metrofibre develops dark fiber networks to connect urban communities. *Founded* 2022 Düsseldorf, Germany **$131M** last round Aug 2023
- 14 [**Onecom** Onecom is an independent business telecommunications provider delivering fixed line, mobile and connectivity solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onecom) Onecom is an independent business telecommunications provider delivering fixed line, mobile and connectivity solutions. *Founded* 2002 Fareham, United Kingdom **$124M** last round Jul 2019
- 15 [**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
- 16 [**Mblox** mBlox offers mobile marketing and engagement solutions that help brands reach customers via SMS campaigns and push notifications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mblox) mBlox offers mobile marketing and engagement solutions that help brands reach customers via SMS campaigns and push notifications. *Founded* 1999 Campbell, United Kingdom **$122M** last round Jul 2014
- 17 [**Nu Quantum** Nu Quantum is a quantum technology company founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nu-quantum) Nu Quantum is a quantum technology company founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory. *Founded* 2018 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$106M** last round Dec 2025
- 18 [**ALL.SPACE** ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.](https://millionrounds.com/company/all-space) ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once. *Founded* 2013 Reading, United Kingdom **$102M** last round Oct 2024
- 19 [**AFRICA MOBILE NETWORKS** Africa Mobile Networks is finances, builds, and operates mobile network base stations in Sub-Saharan Africa region.](https://millionrounds.com/company/africa-mobile-networks) Africa Mobile Networks is finances, builds, and operates mobile network base stations in Sub-Saharan Africa region. *Founded* 2013 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom **$91M** last round Mar 2023
- 20 [**CoreOptics** CoreOptics designs and develops digital signal processing solutions for high-speed optical networking applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coreoptics) CoreOptics designs and develops digital signal processing solutions for high-speed optical networking applications. *Founded* 2001 Germany **$90M** last round Apr 2008
- 21 [**Cedar Point Communications** Cedar Point Communications is a telecommunications technology company founded in 2000 and based in Derry, New Hampshire.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cedar-point-communications) Cedar Point Communications is a telecommunications technology company founded in 2000 and based in Derry, New Hampshire. *Founded* 2000 Derry, Germany **$81M** last round Dec 2009
- 22 [**Ubiquisys** Ubiquisys is a developer of multimode LTE, 3G and Wi-Fi small cells for mobile operators and consumers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ubiquisys) Ubiquisys is a developer of multimode LTE, 3G and Wi-Fi small cells for mobile operators and consumers. *Founded* 2004 Swindon, United Kingdom **$81M** last round Aug 2012
- 23 [**Fon** Доставка грузов и товаров из Китая в Россию под ключ: карго, белый импорт, сборные грузы, фуры, контейнеры и сопровождение бизнеса в Китае.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fon) Доставка грузов и товаров из Китая в Россию под ключ: карго, белый импорт, сборные грузы, фуры, контейнеры и сопровождение бизнеса в Китае. *Founded* 2018 Гуанчжоу, Spain **$72M** last round Jan 2014
- 24 [**UNIVITY** UNIVITY is a Paris-based SpaceTech startup founded in 2022, specializing in building a neutral, wholesale space infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/univity) UNIVITY is a Paris-based SpaceTech startup founded in 2022, specializing in building a neutral, wholesale space infrastructure. *Founded* 2022 Paris, France **$68M** last round Apr 2026
- 25 [**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
- 26 [**Symbian Foundation** Symbian Foundation was a non-profit organization dedicated to the Symbian mobile operating system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/symbian-foundation) Symbian Foundation was a non-profit organization dedicated to the Symbian mobile operating system. *Founded* 2009 London, United Kingdom **$60M** last round Nov 2010
- 27 [**Vane** Vane is a technology-enabled finance provider dedicated to global digital media companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vane) Vane is a technology-enabled finance provider dedicated to global digital media companies. *Founded* 2016 Berlin, Germany **$57M** last round Dec 2021
- 28 [**ReOrbit**](https://millionrounds.com/company/reorbit) *Founded* - Finland **$53M** last round Oct 2026
- 29 [**Intune Networks** Intune Networks is a telecommunications company founded in 1999 by John Dunne and Tom Farrell.](https://millionrounds.com/company/intune-networks) Intune Networks is a telecommunications company founded in 1999 by John Dunne and Tom Farrell. *Founded* 1999 Dublin, Ireland **$50M** last round Oct 2009
- 30 [**Lightning Fibre** Lightning Fibre is a community minded Full Fibre network.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightning-fibre) Lightning Fibre is a community minded Full Fibre network. *Founded* 2018 United Kingdom **$50M** last round Dec 2023
- 31 [**Velocix** Velocix offers Digital Media Delivery Platforms, a CDN infrastructure solution for network service providers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/velocix) Velocix offers Digital Media Delivery Platforms, a CDN infrastructure solution for network service providers. *Founded* 2002 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$45M** last round Jan 2008
- 32 [**Braid** At Braid, we believe professional creators are businesses, and the most successful businesses make informed, data-backed decisions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/braid) At Braid, we believe professional creators are businesses, and the most successful businesses make informed, data-backed decisions. *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, Netherlands **$45M** last round Oct 2026
- 33 [**EnOcean** EnOcean is a German technology company founded in 2001, specializing in energy-harvesting wireless technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enocean) EnOcean is a German technology company founded in 2001, specializing in energy-harvesting wireless technology. *Founded* 2001 Muenchen, Germany **$41M** last round Dec 2009
- 34 [**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
- 35 [**StarLeaf** StarLeaf was a UK-based provider of cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration software, founded in 2008 in Cambridge.](https://millionrounds.com/company/starleaf) StarLeaf was a UK-based provider of cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration software, founded in 2008 in Cambridge. *Founded* 2008 Watford, United Kingdom **$40M** last round Sept 2021
- 36 [**Antenova** Antenova is a technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing high-performance integrated antennas and RF antenna modules.](https://millionrounds.com/company/antenova) Antenova is a technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing high-performance integrated antennas and RF antenna modules. *Founded* 1999 Waterlooville, United Kingdom **$29M** last round Oct 2008
- 37 [**Nanotron Technologies** Nanotron Technologies is a developer of wireless products that combine high speed data transmission and location information.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nanotron-technologies) Nanotron Technologies is a developer of wireless products that combine high speed data transmission and location information. *Founded* 1991 Berlin, Germany **$28M** last round Jun 2008
- 38 [**Narwhal Labs** Narwhal Labs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/narwhal-labs) Narwhal Labs. *Founded* 2021 Bristol, United Kingdom **$27M** last round Apr 2026
- 39 [**Hibernia Networks** Hibernia Networks owns and operates a global network connecting North America, Europe and Asia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hibernia-networks) Hibernia Networks owns and operates a global network connecting North America, Europe and Asia. *Founded* 2009 Summit, Ireland **$25M** last round Dec 2009
- 40 [**GeoSentric** GeoSentric offers GyPSii, a mobile digital lifestyle application and geo-mobility social networking platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/geosentric) GeoSentric offers GyPSii, a mobile digital lifestyle application and geo-mobility social networking platform. *Founded* 1988 Netherlands **$24M** last round Mar 2010
- 41 [**EFFECT Photonics** EFFECT Photonics is an independent photonic semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, founded in 2010.](https://millionrounds.com/company/effect-photonics) EFFECT Photonics is an independent photonic semiconductor company based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, founded in 2010. *Founded* 2010 Eindhoven, Netherlands **$24M** last round Jul 2025
- 42 [**Flexenclosure** Flexenclosure is a developer of prefabricated modular data centers and intelligent power management solutions for the telecom industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flexenclosure) Flexenclosure is a developer of prefabricated modular data centers and intelligent power management solutions for the telecom industry. *Founded* 1989 Stockholm, Sweden **$24M** last round May 2013
- 43 [**Vopium** Vopium is a software-based mobile communications and remittance solutions provider.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vopium) Vopium is a software-based mobile communications and remittance solutions provider. *Founded* 2006 Copenhagen, Denmark **$23M** last round Jun 2010
- 44 [**Sofant Technologies** Sofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sofant-technologies) Sofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices. *Founded* 2011 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Apr 2026
- 45 [**Aldoria** Aldoria collects, processes, and uses space situational awareness data to safeguard important assets in space.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aldoria) Aldoria collects, processes, and uses space situational awareness data to safeguard important assets in space. *Founded* 2017 Paris, France **$22M** last round Nov 2025
- 46 [**Zinwave** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zinwave) 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* 2002 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$21M** last round Mar 2010
- 47 [**Neul** Neul develops wireless network technology to enable the use of TV white space spectrum.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neul) Neul develops wireless network technology to enable the use of TV white space spectrum. *Founded* 2010 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Nov 2012
- 48 [**ATEME** If 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/ateme) If 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* 1991 Vélizy-Villacoublay, France **$18M** last round Jun 2010
- 49 [**TUSK IC** Tusk IC is a fabless semiconductor company based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializing in millimeter-wave (mmWave) integrated circuit design.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tusk-ic) Tusk IC is a fabless semiconductor company based in Antwerp, Belgium, specializing in millimeter-wave (mmWave) integrated circuit design. *Founded* 2018 Antwerp, Belgium **$17M** last round Sept 2026
- 50 [**Archangel Lightworks** Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/archangel-lightworks) Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Oxford, United Kingdom **$17M** last round Aug 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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