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Telecoms startups in the United States that raised in 2026
50 telecoms startups in the United States that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $9.4B between them, with New York the most common home.
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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 - 2
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 - 3
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 - 4
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$700Mlast round Aug 2026 - 5
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 - 6
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$475Mlast round Nov 2026 - 7Upscale 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$275Mlast round Sept 2026 - 9
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 - 10CornelisFounded -United States$205Mlast round Sept 2026
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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$200Mlast round Sept 2026 - 12
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 - 13
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$180Mlast round Jun 2026 - 14
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$176Mlast round Mar 2026 - 15
Aria NetworksAria is a pioneer in using AI to optimize and automate telecom networks; prescriptive analytics and design automation for telecom and OTTAria is a pioneer in using AI to optimize and automate telecom networks; prescriptive analytics and design automation for telecom and OTT
Founded 2005United States$125Mlast round Apr 2026 - 16
AalyriaAalyria is an aerospace communications company founded in 2021, transitioning from a Google project in 2022.Aalyria is an aerospace communications company founded in 2021, transitioning from a Google project in 2022.
Founded 2021Livermore, United States$100Mlast round Feb 2026 - 17
ZaiNarZaiNar is a technology company based in Belmont, California, founded in 2017.ZaiNar is a technology company based in Belmont, California, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Belmont, United States$100Mlast round Feb 2026 - 18
Delos DataDelos Data is a technology company specializing in AI infrastructure and intelligence systems.Delos Data is a technology company specializing in AI infrastructure and intelligence systems.
Founded -Palo Alto, United States$100Mlast round Sept 2026 - 19
Mesh Optical TechnologiesMesh Optical Technologies designs and manufactures the world's most advanced optical hardware.Mesh Optical Technologies designs and manufactures the world's most advanced optical hardware.
Founded -Los Angeles, United States$50Mlast round Feb 2026 - 20
QualitateQualitate is a New York-based AI-native primary intelligence platform that assists investment, strategy, and enterprise teams in gathering and structuring experQualitate is a New York-based AI-native primary intelligence platform that assists investment, strategy, and enterprise teams in gathering and structuring exper
Founded 2024New York, United States$32Mlast round Oct 2026 - 21
Eagle WirelessEagle Wireless is a connectivity company that specializes in secure, high-performance IoT and automotive connectivity solutions.Eagle Wireless is a connectivity company that specializes in secure, high-performance IoT and automotive connectivity solutions.
Founded 2025Cleveland, United States$30Mlast round Feb 2026 - 22
NumeracleNumeracle, Inc.Numeracle, Inc.
Founded 2017McLean, United States$28Mlast round Oct 2026 - 23
Arycs TechnologiesArycs Technologies is a U.S.-based company that specializes in energy-efficient, high-performance coherent optical connectivity solutions.Arycs Technologies is a U.S.-based company that specializes in energy-efficient, high-performance coherent optical connectivity solutions.
Founded 2025Los Gatos, United States$24Mlast round Mar 2026 - 24
Relativity NetworksRelativity Networks is a telecommunications company based in Orlando, Florida, founded in 2023.Relativity Networks is a telecommunications company based in Orlando, Florida, founded in 2023.
Founded 2023Cambridge, United States$23Mlast round Aug 2026 - 25
PasitoPasito is an AI-native workspace and agentic infrastructure platform focused on the insurance and benefits ecosystem.Pasito is an AI-native workspace and agentic infrastructure platform focused on the insurance and benefits ecosystem.
Founded 2021New York, United States$21Mlast round Feb 2026 - 26
SuperMeSuperMe is an AI-native professional network designed for the AI age, focusing on indexing collective human knowledge.SuperMe is an AI-native professional network designed for the AI age, focusing on indexing collective human knowledge.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$20Mlast round Oct 2026 - 27
MaiaedgeMaiaEdge, Inc.MaiaEdge, Inc.
Founded 2024Burlington, United States$20Mlast round Jan 2026 - 28Elveo MobileElveo is combining a global satellite constellation with the world’s leading mobile telecom networks into “one global network."
Elveo is combining a global satellite constellation with the world’s leading mobile telecom networks into “one global network."
Founded -Mclean, United States$20Mlast round Aug 2026 - 29
Cohere TechnologiesCohere Technologies is a telecommunications software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2011.Cohere Technologies is a telecommunications software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2011.
Founded 2011San Jose, United States$15Mlast round Jan 2026 - 30
NetrisNetris is a provider of automated network management software designed for AI and cloud infrastructure operators.Netris is a provider of automated network management software designed for AI and cloud infrastructure operators.
Founded 2018Santa Clara, United States$15Mlast round Jun 2026 - 31AliroFounded -United States$15Mlast round Feb 2026
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a1Mobilea1mobile replaces your phone carrier with AI that talks, texts, and works.a1mobile replaces your phone carrier with AI that talks, texts, and works.
Founded 2026San Francisco, United States$12Mlast round Jul 2026 - 33
memQmemQ is a Chicago-based quantum technology company focused on scalable, distributed quantum computing.memQ is a Chicago-based quantum technology company focused on scalable, distributed quantum computing.
Founded 2022Chicago, United States$10Mlast round Apr 2026 - 34
Lux AeternaLux Aeterna is an animation studio that provides visual effects and animation services for television and film.Lux Aeterna is an animation studio that provides visual effects and animation services for television and film.
Founded 1996United States$10Mlast round Mar 2026 - 35
SentSENT is an application that makes it so easy for the customer to send files securely to anyone.SENT is an application that makes it so easy for the customer to send files securely to anyone.
Founded 2014United States$9.6Mlast round Jun 2026 - 36
MiravoiceMiravoice is a San Francisco-based AI voice platform that automates phone surveys and voice interviews for efficient data collection.Miravoice is a San Francisco-based AI voice platform that automates phone surveys and voice interviews for efficient data collection.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$6.3Mlast round Apr 2026 - 37
Ravee OpticsRavee Optics is a private aerospace and space technology company specializing in ultracompact optical communications systems.Ravee Optics is a private aerospace and space technology company specializing in ultracompact optical communications systems.
Founded -Dayton, United States$6.0Mlast round Jul 2026 - 38
Light Links, Inc.Light Links, Inc.Light Links, Inc.
Founded 2024Campbell, United States$6.0Mlast round Aug 2026 - 39
Phin SecurityPhin provides social engineering simulation across all communication channels and delivers training to employees .Phin provides social engineering simulation across all communication channels and delivers training to employees .
Founded 2021United States$6.0Mlast round Apr 2026 - 40
AirbaseAirbase is a technology company dedicated to enhancing the wireless future through modern radio frequency (RF) spectrum coordination.Airbase is a technology company dedicated to enhancing the wireless future through modern radio frequency (RF) spectrum coordination.
Founded -New York, United States$5.0Mlast round Mar 2026 - 41
Pilot ProtocolVirtual addresses, encrypted tunnels, and a trust model that works across any boundary.Virtual addresses, encrypted tunnels, and a trust model that works across any boundary.
Founded 2025San Francisco, United States$4.5Mlast round Jul 2026 - 42
RecessRecessis a health and wellness industry that provides biodegradable single-use products for skin care.Recessis a health and wellness industry that provides biodegradable single-use products for skin care.
Founded 2017United States$4.0Mlast round Jun 2026 - 43
ClockoutClockout is a free, AI-driven professional networking platform designed to help ambitious professionals create local, real-world connections.Clockout is a free, AI-driven professional networking platform designed to help ambitious professionals create local, real-world connections.
Founded 2021New York, United States$3.5Mlast round Oct 2026 - 44
TruAgentsTruAgents is the AI-native customer engagement platform enabling companies to deploy AI agents that email, text, and talk to customers.TruAgents is the AI-native customer engagement platform enabling companies to deploy AI agents that email, text, and talk to customers.
Founded 2024New York, United States$3.4Mlast round Oct 2026 - 45
iQSTELIQSTEL is a telecommunications and technology holding offering worldwide products and services.IQSTEL is a telecommunications and technology holding offering worldwide products and services.
Founded 2018Coral Gables, United States$3.0Mlast round Oct 2026 - 46
TalvyTalvy is a video-first professional networking and hiring platform based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Talvy is a video-first professional networking and hiring platform based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Founded 2025Cambridge, United States$2.0Mlast round Mar 2026 - 47
QunettQunett is developing scalable hardware solutions for quantum device connectivityQunett is developing scalable hardware solutions for quantum device connectivity
Founded -Boston, United States$1.5Mlast round Aug 2026 - 48
KidzToProsKidzToPros is a provider and marketplace for after school enrichment programs.KidzToPros is a provider and marketplace for after school enrichment programs.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$522Klast round Aug 2026 - 49
VectorMAXVectorMAX is a telecommunication company that provides real-time video solutions for enterprises and websites.VectorMAX is a telecommunication company that provides real-time video solutions for enterprises and websites.
Founded 1998Farmingdale, United States$500Klast round Jan 2026 - 50
Blue CubedBlue Cubed develops radio-frequency communication solutions throuh any form.Blue Cubed develops radio-frequency communication solutions throuh any form.
Founded -Lafayette, United States$250Klast round May 2026
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