Best Telecom Companies in Catalonia, Spain
The 43 best Telecom companies in Catalonia, Spain in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Adamo.
Our analysis of 100 Telecom companies
$83.4b in tracked funding; 91% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Telecom companies in Catalonia
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adamo Fixed-line internet and telephone services provider | $842M | 38 mo ago | Acquired | Hans Czermin CEO | 2010 | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | — |
| 2 | Cellnex Telecom Provider of telecom tower infrastructure and engineering services | $484M | 31 mo ago | Public | — | 2000 | — | — |
| 3 | Pareteum Software-defined cloud platform and MVNE services provider | $142M | 74 mo ago | Public | Robert Turner Founder & Executive Chairman | 2001 | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | — |
| 4 | AXESS Provider of satellite based communication services to multiple industries | $43M | 72 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2019 | WordPressMySQLPHP+35 | — |
| 5 | Afr-ix Fiber-optic based connectivity services for the business customers | $8M | 42 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2013 | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | 1 partnership |
| 6 | Fractus Developer of antenna technology and intellectual property licensing for devices | $8M | 88 mo ago | Series A | — | 1999 | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | — |
| 7 | FonYou Cloud-based platform providing mobile user data analytics solutions to telecom operators | $8M | 56 mo ago | Series A | Clemens Rossberg Co-founder & board member | 2009 | WordPressMySQLPHP+10 | — |
| 8 | VozTelecom Provider of cloud and IP based tele-communication services | $5M | 185 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2003 | — | — |
| 9 | Cellnex Operator of wireless telecommunications infrastructure | $4M | 31 mo ago | Public | Marco Patuano CEO | 2000 | WordPressMySQLPHP+29 | — |
| 10 | Ignion Manufacturer of ultra-compact multiband chip antennas for IoT applications | $2M | 44 mo ago | Funding Raised | Felix Quesada Co-Founder | 2015 | WordPressMySQLPHP+39 | 1 job opening |
| 11 | Parlem Provider of fixed-line mobile telecommunication services to residential and businesses | $1M | 10 mo ago | Public | Ernest Pérez-Mas CEO | 2014 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+43 | — |
| 12 | Neutroon Provider of internet services | $613K | 58 mo ago | Seed | Christopher Gehlen Co-Founder & CEO | 2020 | — | — |
| 13 | Verasat Provider of satellite phones and mobile connectivity solutions, offering prepaid cards, satellite phone kits… | $165K | 108 mo ago | Funding Raised | Eduard Cortes Co-Founder | 2009 | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | — |
Top 12 Telecom companies in Catalonia
#1
Public · Barcelona, Catalonia · founded 2014 · 188 employees$1.2Mraised▾
Parlem provides fixed-line and mobile telecommunication services to the residential and business customers in Spain. Its services include broadband internet access (ADSL, fiber-optic, wireless), dedicated internet access, 4G mobile voice and data (as an MVNO on Orange network), VoIP telephony with hosted IP PBX, and cost-effective bundles. It also provides WiFi hotspots, managed WiFi, VPN, private circuits, video surveillance, networking monitoring, data center services, networking, installation, and support services. It provides these services through partnerships with multiple operators.
- Oct 2025Post IPO$2.6M
- May 2018Seed$1.2M
- 2014Seed—
#2
Public · Barcelona, Catalonia · founded 2000 · 3015 employees$483.8Mraised▾
In 2023, the company recorded annual revenues of $3.8B and a net loss of $0.31B.
- Jan 2024Grant (prize money)$43.1K
- 2018Post IPO$365.3M
- Dec 2017Conventional Debt$118.5M
#3
Acquired · Barcelona, Catalonia · founded 2010 · 300 employees$842Mraised▾
Fixed-line internet and telephone services provider
- Jun 2023Conventional Debt$382.4M
- Nov 2020Grant (prize money)$85.7M
- Mar 2020Conventional Debt$250M
- Feb 2019Conventional Debt$113M
#4
Public · Barcelona, Catalonia · founded 2001 · 268 employees$142Mraised▾
Software-defined cloud platform and MVNE services provider. The platform provides proprietary software, a cloud-based platform, and managed services to MNOs and MVNOs, enterprise, government or education organizations, application or content, and retail providers. Its mobile core network platform utilizes virtualized SDN and NFV software technologies.
- Jun 2020Post IPO$17.5M
- Dec 2019Post IPO$25M
- Mar 2019Conventional Debt$50M
- Oct 2018Series B$10.4M
#5
Public · Barcelona, Catalonia · founded 2000 · 101 employees$3.9Mraised▾
Operator of wireless telecommunications infrastructure. This business manages shared telecommunications sites to support mobile network connectivity. Services include the provision of broadcast infrastructure, data centers, and fiber networks. The company facilitates the deployment of small cells and distributed antenna systems to enhance signal coverage. It also provides critical network management for public safety and emergency communications. By maintaining shared infrastructure, the organization enables mobile operators to develop and expand their networks efficiently.
- Jan 2024Grant (prize money)$242.2K
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$100.6K
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$12.4K
- Sep 2020Grant (prize money)$2M
#6
Funding Raised · Barcelona, Catalonia · founded 2013 · 78 employees$8.3Mraised▾
AFR-IX Telecom provides fiber-optic based connectivity services to the business customers to-from-within Africa region. It has formed partnerships with various African operators and vendors. It provides tailor-made and customized solutions to the business customers as per their requirement. Its services include connectivity (ethernet, IP VPN, direct internet access, IP transit) and cloud & security (hardware or software based protection, cloud VPN).
- Mar 2023Grant (prize money)$8.3M
#7
Acquired · Barcelona, Catalonia · founded 2019 · 186 employees$42.9Mraised▾
Provider of satellite based communication services to multiple industries
- Aug 2020Conventional Debt$42.9M
#8
Series A · Barcelona, Catalonia · founded 2009 · 98 employees$7.9Mraised▾
Cloud-based platform providing mobile user data analytics solutions to telecom operators. Its solutions enable them to capture events with information on their status, including low credit calling and browsing, bundle expirations, and top-ups.
- Dec 2021Series A$7.9M
- Sep 2019Grant (prize money)$54.7K
- Jun 2019Grant (prize money)$56K
#9
Funding Raised · Barcelona, Catalonia · founded 2015 · 55 employees$2.1Mraised▾
Manufacturer of ultra-compact multiband chip antennas for IoT applications. These antennas support various wireless standards, simplifying connectivity for a wide range of IoT devices. It offers a range of antenna sizes and operating frequencies to meet specific application needs, including asset tracking, smart metering, and automotive telematics. A focus on ease of integration and reliable performance is central to the product design. An AI-powered antenna integration platform further streamlines the design process for customers.
- Dec 2022Grant (prize money)$2.1M
- Jul 2022Grant (prize money)—
#10
Series A · Barcelona, Catalonia · founded 1999 · 15 employees$8Mraised▾
Developer of antenna technology and intellectual property licensing for devices. The company focuses on solutions for smartphones, tablets, IoT, M2M, smart homes, smart cities, wearables, medical devices, and telecom networks. It offers services related to miniaturization and low visual impact. The company has patents and awards for its work.
- May 2019Grant (prize money)$56K
- May 2017Grant (prize money)$845.2K
- Jun 2015Grant (prize money)$827.4K
- Dec 2002Series A$8M
#11
Acquired · Barcelona, Catalonia · founded 2003 · 130 employees$5.3Mraised▾
VozTelecom provides cloud communications and IP based solutions for SMBs. Products include OIGAA Centrex - a virtual PBX that integrates fixed and mobile telephony, OIGAA Meeting - video conferencing cloud service and OIGAA Box - hybrid storage solution. Customers include UC Capital, ICABA and Cotel.
- Mar 2011Series B$2.8M
- Apr 2006Series A$1.8M
- May 2004Seed$711.1K
#12
Seed · Barcelona, Catalonia · founded 2020 · 26 employees$612.7Kraised▾
Provider of internet services
- Oct 2021Seed$612.7K
- May 2021Seed—
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Telecom coverage by sub-theme.
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Funding & growth over time
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How research on 5G / 6G Networks is moving in Spain
A read on the academic research around 5G / 6G Networks — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 632 Spain-affiliated papers.
- Centre Tecnologic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya98
- Universitat Politècnica de València80
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya71
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid57
- Universidade de Vigo55
- Beamforming32→57
- MIMO18→40
- Electronic engineering9→19
- Wireless2→12
- Antenna (radio)5→13
- Beamforming63→87
- Telecommunications4→19
- Antenna (radio)12→25
- Channel (broadcasting)1→11
- Antenna array1→8
- Beamforming8→18
- Telecommunications2→6
- Computer network1→4
- MIMO10→11
Where 5g 6g is researched across Spain
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
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