# Top 23 Telecoms Startups Founded in 2018 by Funding (2026)

> The 23 best-funded telecoms startups founded in 2018, ranked by total funding raised: $430M combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/telecom-startups-founded-2018 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**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
- 2 [**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
- 3 [**Somos Internet** Somos Internet is a Colombian telecommunications and technology startup founded in 2019 in Medellín.](https://millionrounds.com/company/somos-internet) Somos Internet is a Colombian telecommunications and technology startup founded in 2019 in Medellín. *Founded* 2018 Medellin, Colombia **$58M** last round Apr 2026
- 4 [**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
- 5 [**Monogoto** Monogoto is a telecommunications company founded in 2018, specializing in software-defined connectivity as a service.](https://millionrounds.com/company/monogoto) Monogoto is a telecommunications company founded in 2018, specializing in software-defined connectivity as a service. *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles, United States **$27M** last round Oct 2024
- 6 [**Netris** Netris is a provider of automated network management software designed for AI and cloud infrastructure operators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/netris) Netris is a provider of automated network management software designed for AI and cloud infrastructure operators. *Founded* 2018 Santa Clara, United States **$18M** last round Jun 2026
- 7 [**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
- 8 [**OKAPI:Orbits** OKAPI:Orbits is a German software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup focused on Space Traffic Management (STM) and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/okapi-orbits) OKAPI:Orbits is a German software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup focused on Space Traffic Management (STM) and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) solutions. *Founded* 2018 Brunswick, Germany **$15M** last round Apr 2025
- 9 [**Pharrowtech** Pharrowtech designs next-generation solutions for fixed-wireless access, wireless VR/AR and ultra-high capacity wireless links.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pharrowtech) Pharrowtech designs next-generation solutions for fixed-wireless access, wireless VR/AR and ultra-high capacity wireless links. *Founded* 2018 Heverlee, Belgium **$12M** last round Jul 2024
- 10 [**Treedom** Treedom is a software platform that offers scholarship opportunities for students.](https://millionrounds.com/company/treedom) Treedom is a software platform that offers scholarship opportunities for students. *Founded* 2018 Italy **$12M** last round Sept 2021
- 11 [**CLASSUM** CLASSUM is a South Korean education technology company founded in 2018 by Chaerin Lee and Youjin Choi, both former students at the Korea Advanced Institute of S](https://millionrounds.com/company/classum) CLASSUM is a South Korean education technology company founded in 2018 by Chaerin Lee and Youjin Choi, both former students at the Korea Advanced Institute of S *Founded* 2018 Seoul, South Korea **$11M** last round Oct 2022
- 12 [**Whispp** Whispp is a Netherlands-based AI startup founded in 2018, specializing in real-time on-device voice reconstruction technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/whispp) Whispp is a Netherlands-based AI startup founded in 2018, specializing in real-time on-device voice reconstruction technology. *Founded* 2018 Leiden, Netherlands **$5.7M** last round Jul 2026
- 13 [**K-NETZ** K-NETZ는 5G 초연결 시대에 맞추어 초저지연, 초광역대의 5G Algorithm을 개발하고 5G Small Cell Coverage 확장 장치를 상용화하였습니다.](https://millionrounds.com/company/k-netz) K-NETZ는 5G 초연결 시대에 맞추어 초저지연, 초광역대의 5G Algorithm을 개발하고 5G Small Cell Coverage 확장 장치를 상용화하였습니다. *Founded* 2018 South Korea **$5.7M** last round May 2023
- 14 [**Telisma** Diffuse Energy provides renewable energy by using small wind turbines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/telisma) Diffuse Energy provides renewable energy by using small wind turbines. *Founded* 2018 Williamtown, France **$5.3M** last round May 2007
- 15 [**Golbriak Space** Golbriak Space is an aerospace company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/golbriak-space) Golbriak Space is an aerospace company. *Founded* 2018 Estonia **$4.5M** last round Oct 2026
- 16 [**iQSTEL** IQSTEL is a telecommunications and technology holding offering worldwide products and services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iqstel) IQSTEL is a telecommunications and technology holding offering worldwide products and services. *Founded* 2018 Coral Gables, United States **$4.0M** last round Oct 2026
- 17 [**Comunica.In** Half your workforce has questions but doesn't know where to ask.](https://millionrounds.com/company/comunica-in) Half your workforce has questions but doesn't know where to ask. *Founded* 2018 New York, Brazil **$2.0M** last round Dec 2021
- 18 [**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
- 19 [**SkyGig** SkyGig is a communication technology company that specializes in millimeter-wave wireless communications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skygig) SkyGig is a communication technology company that specializes in millimeter-wave wireless communications. *Founded* 2018 Ann Arbor, United States **$1.0M** last round Feb 2022
- 20 [**Weface** Weface is a mobile social networking app.](https://millionrounds.com/company/weface) Weface is a mobile social networking app. *Founded* 2018 Wuhan **$865K** last round Nov 2018
- 21 [**ChatWith.io** ChatWith.io is a startup based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chatwith-io) ChatWith.io is a startup based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2018 Madrid, Spain **$850K** last round Dec 2021
- 22 [**Kasookoo** Kasookoo is a cloud communications and business phone system company that offers a software-based alternative to traditional office telephony.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kasookoo) Kasookoo is a cloud communications and business phone system company that offers a software-based alternative to traditional office telephony. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$500K** last round Nov 2021
- 23 [**sixads** sixads is an ad-tech company based in Lithuania that specializes in automated advertising solutions for e-commerce businesses, particularly those using Shopify.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sixads) sixads is an ad-tech company based in Lithuania that specializes in automated advertising solutions for e-commerce businesses, particularly those using Shopify. *Founded* 2018 Vilnius, Lithuania **$453K** last round Mar 2020

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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