Cellwize offers CHIME, an all-in-one cloud platform that leverages AI to configure, optimize, monitor and provide APIs for third-party integration across multi-vendor Radio Access Networks. The product targets carriers migrating to and operating 5G alongside legacy networks. The company says it serves some 40 carriers, including Verizon and Telefónica, covering 16 countries, 3 million cell sites and 800 million subscribers. Cellwize plans to use new funding to expand into more geographies and invest in R&D to add capabilities to CHIME. The platform positions itself as an open alternative to vendor-locked RAN solutions, enabling operators to avoid single-vendor lock-in and accelerate 5G deployment. Cellwize is based in Singapore and provides network automation and orchestration solutions for global telecom carriers and connected car OEMs. Led by CEO Ofir Zemer, the company offers modular solutions that enable agile adoption of 'zero-touch' network automation on top of a virtualized service orchestration platform. Its product aims to enhance the mobile journey across all vendors and technologies and to enable customers' 5G journey across North America, Latin America, Europe and APAC. Cellwize counts Telefónica, Axiata and Bell Canada among its global clients. Financially, the company recently received an equity investment from Sonae IM, though the amount was not disclosed. Sonae IM joined existing investors Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners (DTCP), Viola Ventures, Green Apple Tech and Vintage Investment Partners. Led by CEO Ofir Zemer, Cellwize develops mobile network automation and orchestration solutions that provide mobile network operators and digital enterprises the ability to deliver continuous digital services across wireless technologies. Its platform aims to transform rigid, pre-set networks into adaptive, user-centric and responsive systems that continuously match capacity and optimize coverage to improve personalized user experience. Cellwize's solutions are being used to enable customers' 5G journeys across North America, Latin America, Europe and APAC. The company intends to use newly received funds to expand its global footprint and to continue supporting 5G network rollouts. The investment was an equity injection from Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners; financial terms were not disclosed. No revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the article. Cellwize develops and delivers Self-Organizing Network (SON) solutions and its elastic-SON® platform works across vendors and wireless technologies. Led by CEO Ofir Zemer, the platform continuously matches capacity, coverage and quality with evolving usage patterns to self-adapt and prioritize services based on subscriber behavior and network demand. Founded by industry experts, Cellwize launched its commercial SON platform in 2012. Its solutions are implemented in mobile operators serving over 300 million subscribers. The company raised $14.5m in a Series A and additionally secured a $10m credit facility, and it plans to use the funds to boost customer-centric SON optimization, expand market presence and increase its workforce.

Total raised

$57M

Funding rounds

5

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Nov 2020