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The Karnataka edition · 2026

Telecom operatorscompanies in Karnataka

Broadband & fiber, wireless & mobile, voice & business communication, network infrastructure, IT & managed services and more: the companies building telecom operators in Karnataka, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

84 company profiles39 with reported revenue1 with recorded fundingOctober 2026 edition
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Recent telecom operators business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 1,216 telecom operators companies in India, last 24 months: 168 Contracts · 46 M&A deals · 30 launches · 17 funding rounds. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: May 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Bharti Airtel acquires Airtel africa

The law firm, AZB & Partners, advised Bharti Airtel Limited in relation to a share swap deal with Indian Continent Investment Limited, Mauritius for the acquisition of stake in Airtel…

Telecommunications
ContractGovernment

Railtel corporation of india · client: Government of karnataka

RailTel has received a work order from the Additional Commissioner for Transport (Enforcement), Government of Karnataka for the implementation of an Intelligent Traffic Management System…

Digital infrastructure, smart mobility, traffic monitoring
FundingDebt

Vodafone idea

A consortium of lenders led by the State Bank of India (SBI) is considering extending Rs 25,000 crore in debt funding to Vodafone Idea, signalling improved lender confidence following…

Telecom
LaunchReliance Jio Rs 500 Plan

Reliance jio

Reliance Jio Rs 500 Plan Bundles YouTube Premium

Telecom Plan
LaunchCloudLyte

Tata communications

Tata Communications today unveiled its fully automated computing platform CloudLyte.

Platform
ContractService

Railtel corporation of india · client: Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board

RailTel's Rs 43.96 crore order from UP Police Recruitment Board to provide security-related ancillary services during recruitment examinations.

Security Services
ContractSupply

Hfcl · client: Na

HFCL also announced that it has entered into a five-year supply agreement with a customer for the supply of high-quality, high-fibre-count Optical Fiber Cables (OFC) through its overseas…

Telecommunications Infrastructure
LaunchIZO™ DC Dynamic Connectivity

Tata communications

Tata Communications today redefined resilience for the global digital economy with the launch of IZO™ Data Centre* Dynamic Connectivity, a software‑defined platform designed to transform…

Software‑defined network platform
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Braiin acquires Vis networks

Following its recent listing on Nasdaq with an approximate market capitalisation of $1.62 billion (~INR 14,500 Crore) (as on 26th Mar 2026), global artificial intelligence and digital…

Customer Experience (CX) solutions
Funding

Wiom

Through 2025, the technology investor deployed $675 million in companies such as Urban Company, PayU, Rapido, Ixigo, Wiom, Deccan AI, CodeKarma, and Arivihan.

Investors Prosus
ContractSupply

Hfcl · client: A global multinational corporation

HFCL said it has entered into a five-year supply agreement with a customer for the supply of high-quality, high-fibre-count Optical Fibre Cables (OFC) through its overseas, wholly owned…

Telecommunications
ContractSupply

Pace Digitek · client: Railtel corporation of india

Pace Digitek has secured an advance Letter of Award worth ₹89 crore from RailTel Corporation of India. The company will supply, install, and commission an IP-based video surveillance…

Railway technology infrastructure
ContractSupply

Lineage power · client: Bharat sanchar nigam (bsnl)

Lineage Power, a material subsidiary of Pace Digitek, has received a purchase order valued at ₹943.51 million (~$10.46 million) to supply battery modules, racks, and associated…

Telecom
LaunchVoWiFi

Bharat Sanchar Nigam

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has announced an important pan India digital upgrade Voice over Wi-Fi popularly known as Wi-Fi Calling.

Voice over Wi-Fi service
Contract

Vodafone Group · client: Vodafone idea

Vodafone Group will set aside 3,280 million of its shares in Vodafone Idea for Vi’s benefit.

Telecom
ContractSupply

Lineage power · client: Bharat sanchar nigam limited

Pace Digitek Ltd on 31 December 2025 informed stock exchanges that its material subsidiary, Lineage Power Private Limited, has received an advance purchase order worth ₹94.35 crore,…

Telecom
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Bharti enterprises acquires Haier India

Bharti Enterprises, led by billionaire Sunil Mittal, along with global private equity firm Warburg Pincus, is set to acquire a 49 per cent stake in Haier India, according to industry…

Home appliances
ContractSupply

Nvidia · client: Jio Platforms

NVIDIA has commenced the delivery of its latest GH200 AI chips to Indian partners Tata Communications and Jio Platforms.

AI Infrastructure
ContractInfrastructure

HFCL, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), Aerial Telecom Solutions · client: Bharat sanchar nigam limited

HFCL, along with its consortium partners Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and Aerial Telecom Solutions, emerged as the lowest (L1) bidders, earning over ₹8,100 crore contracts from Bharat…

Infrastructure
ContractTechnology

Sahana · client: Railtel corporation of india

Sahana System Limited, through a stock exchange filing, announced that it has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from RailTel Corporation of India Ltd for a major technology…

Digital infrastructure
LaunchGTPL Infinity

Gtpl hathway

GTPL Hathway has taken a major step forward with the launch of GTPL Infinity, its new HITS (Headend in the Sky) platform built on one of the world’s largest C-Band teleports in Ahmedabad.

Platform
LaunchGTPL Infinity

Gtpl hathway

GTPL Hathway Limited today announced the launch of GTPL Infinity, it’s Headend in the Sky (HITS) platform that redefines digital broadcasting infrastructure and content delivery across…

Headend in the Sky (HITS) platform
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Na acquires Bharti Airtel

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (“CAM“) advised Goldman Sachs (India) Securities Private Limited (the “Placement Agent“) which acted as the placement agents for the sale of 34,300,000 equity…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Long-term institutional investors acquires Airtel

Indian Continent Investment Limited (ICIL), part of Bharti Airtel's promoter group, sold 34.30 million shares representing 0.56% stake in the telecom major for Rs 7,200 crore through a…

Telecom
FundingBond sale

Bharti Telecom

India’s Bharti Telecom, the holding company of Bharti Airtel, is looking to raise $1 billion through a bond sale, its second in two months, two sources aware of the matter said on Friday.

Telecommunications
LaunchGoogle AI Pro

Reliance jio

Reliance Jio has widened access to its latest digital offer, allowing users of all age groups to claim 18 months of free Google AI Pro.

AI subscription
ContractTechnology

Chipex Technologies Private Limited · client: Mic electronics

MIC Electronics, through a stock exchange filing, announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chipex Technologies Private Limited to co-develop…

Semiconductor
ContractMaintenance

Pace Digitek · client: Tata teleservices

Pace Digitek Limited has secured a Rs. 185.87 crore Operation & Maintenance contract from Tata Teleservices, starting October 2025 for an initial 3.5 years with possible extension.

Telecom infrastructure

Telecom operators companies in Karnataka, by revenue

Browse telecom operators companies in Karnataka by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 39 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 39 telecom operators companies in Karnataka that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

Showing 25 of 39

Provider of voice, data, and IoT services

Telecom operators
₹3,709.62 crFY 2024-25
+11%2024–2025
—Not available
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Provider of communication & CX management services

Telecom operators
₹519.34 crFY 2024-25
+36%2024–2025
749LinkedIn · Oct 2026
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Wi-fi hotspot services provider

Telecom operators
₹147.42 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
139+0% 12 mo to Jul 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Company that specializes in wired and wireless communication networks, infrastructure build, and fast network rollouts, with a focus on optical and telecommunication solutions

Telecom operators
₹129.09 crFY 2024-25
+9%2024–2025
—Not available
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Fiber-optic internet, VoIP telephony, and cable TV services provider

Telecom operators
₹80.62 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
19-59% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Provider of wireless internet services

Telecom operators
₹43.69 crFY 2024-25
+23%2024–2025
143recorded
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months · last posted Dec 2024

Provider of cloud based VoIP telephony services

Telecom operators
₹28.08 crFY 2024-25
+14%2024–2025
177LinkedIn · Jul 2026
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Mass media and entertainment company offering cable TV services and high-speed broadband connectivity services

Telecom operators
₹25.91 crFY 2024-25
+2%2024–2025
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Provider of internet and network solutions with routers

Telecom operators
₹23.08 crFY 2023-24
-9%2023–2024
56+48% 12 mo to Jun 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Provider of media services and solutions for businesses

Telecom operators
₹17.69 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
24+71% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Provider of broadband internet services

Telecom operators
₹14.60 crFY 2024-25
+15%2024–2025
29+31% 12 mo to Feb 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Fixed-line internet services provider

Telecom operators
₹13.80 crFY 2024-25
-1%2024–2025
35LinkedIn · Jul 2026
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

Provider of wireless internet services

Telecom operators
₹12.66 crFY 2024-25
+9%2024–2025
19LinkedIn · Jul 2026
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Provider of cellular network telecommunication services

Telecom operators
₹7.63 crFY 2024-25
+45%2024–2025
—Not available
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Provider of data center and VPN services

Telecom operators
₹5.82 crFY 2024-25
+57%2024–2025
18LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Fiber-optic internet, dedicated leased lines and VPN services provider

Telecom operators
₹5.73 crFY 2024-25
-16%2024–2025
—Not available
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

Provider of cloud-native 5G edge networking solutions for enterprises

Enterprise networking
₹3.48 crFY 2024-25
+54%2024–2025
—Not available
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Provider of wireless wi-fi services

Iot services
₹3.32 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
33LinkedIn · Jul 2026
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Provider of wireless and 5G networking solutions for businesses

Telecom operators
₹3.10 crFY 2024-25
+8%2024–2025
—Not available
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

High-speed internet service provider offering internet connectivity to residential and commercial customers

Telecom operators
₹2.68 crFY 2024-25
+33%2024–2025
—Not available
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Provider of broadband internet services and internet service provider solutions to residential and commercial customers

Telecom operators
₹2.17 crFY 2024-25
+91%2024–2025
—Not available
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Provider of internet services

Telecom operators
₹2.10 crFY 2024-25
+108%2024–2025
10LinkedIn · Jul 2026
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Fiber-optic telecom services provider

Telecom operators
₹1.84 crFY 2024-25
-58%2024–2025
—Not available
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Provider of voice calling, wireless, and fiber optic services for residencies

Telecom operators
₹1.61 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
—Not available
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months
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Explore telecom operators companies in Karnataka by what you are looking for

Browse telecom operators companies in Karnataka, from broadband and fiber internet providers to wireless and VoIP services. Find telecom providers and telecom companies in India by the service they offer.

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Broadband & fiber internet providersWireless, cellular & public WiFi providersVoIP & business communication servicesTelecom infrastructure & network equipmentIT services & managed networking for telecomTelecom startups in Karnataka

Broadband & fiber internet providers

Internet service providers offering wired broadband and fiber optic connections.

  1. D-VoiS Communications

    Wi-fi hotspot services provider

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  2. SEMITA Technologies

    Company that specializes in wired and wireless communication networks, infrastructure build, and fast network rollouts, with a focus on optical and telecommunication solutions

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  3. BBNL

    Fiber-optic internet, VoIP telephony, and cable TV services provider

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  4. Alethea Communications Technologies

    Provider of wireless internet services

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  5. Malnad Infotech

    Mass media and entertainment company offering cable TV services and high-speed broadband connectivity services

    Telecom operators
    See in list

Wireless, cellular & public WiFi providers

Providers of mobile, wireless internet and WiFi hotspot services.

  1. D-VoiS Communications

    Wi-fi hotspot services provider

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  2. Alethea Communications Technologies

    Provider of wireless internet services

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  3. Niral Network

    Provider of cloud-native 5G edge networking solutions for enterprises

    Enterprise networking
    See in list
  4. ChipexTech

    Provider of wireless wi-fi services

    Iot services
    See in list
  5. WifiDabba

    WiFi hotspots provider for cheap broadband access

    Telecom operators
    Website

VoIP & business communication services

VoIP telephony, cloud calling and business communication providers.

  1. VIS

    Provider of communication & CX management services

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  2. astTECS

    Provider of cloud based VoIP telephony services

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  3. VMC Technologies

    Cloud based telephony solution offering a unified and adaptive communication service

    Telecom operators
    Website
  4. Cellinfra

    Provider of cellular network telecommunication services

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  5. Siplink Communications

    Cloud based VoIP telephony, call center, and managed network services provider

    Telecom operators
    See in list

Telecom infrastructure & network equipment

Companies supplying optical, transport and core network equipment and cabling.

  1. nuron

    Provider of internet and network solutions with routers

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  2. Niral Network

    Provider of cloud-native 5G edge networking solutions for enterprises

    Enterprise networking
    See in list
  3. Ordyn

    Design and manufacture of transport layer equipments.

    Telecom operators
    Website
  4. Cablesmith

    Provider of the cabling infrastructure to the telecom sector

    Telecom infrastructure tech
    See in list
  5. Pathcom

    Provider of IT service suite solutions and staffing services

    Telecom operators
    See in list

IT services & managed networking for telecom

IT service suites, managed networking and system integrators serving telecom and enterprises.

  1. Pathcom

    Provider of IT service suite solutions and staffing services

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  2. Micronova

    Data Center and IT Consulting services provider

    It services
    See in list
  3. Connect4Sure

    Provider of networking and managed IT services

    It services
    Website
  4. Aspirare

    Provider of enterprise data, voice, and IT infrastructure solutions

    Telecom operators
    Website
  5. Mtel Broadband

    Provider of broadband, VPN and CDN services

    Telecom operators
    Website

Telecom startups in Karnataka

Newer telecom companies founded in recent years.

  1. Connect4Sure

    Provider of networking and managed IT services

    It services
    Website
  2. Cellium Networks

    Provider of indoor wireless connectivity solutions that offers backward compatibility with cutting-edge technology, focusing on efficient and rugged landscape-scale wireless sensor networks for various industries

    Telecom operators
    Website
  3. Vistaarnksh

    Provider of satellite communication, connected vehicles, and IoT solutions, aiming to connect people and devices everywhere

    Telecom operators
    Website
  4. Sahrvtu

    Platform providing data plans and cable subscriptions with bill payment simplification

    Telecom operators
    Website
  5. SAIR

    Provider of comprehensive solutions for next-generation telecommunication networks, enabling operators to deliver seamless experiences

    Telecom operators
    Website
7 companies in Karnataka

Telecom operators companies hiring in Karnataka

Telecom companies with open roles right now.

  1. D-VoiS Communications

    Wi-fi hotspot services provider

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  2. Alethea Communications Technologies

    Provider of wireless internet services

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  3. astTECS

    Provider of cloud based VoIP telephony services

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  4. Hyperworks Imaging

    Provider of internet services

    Telecom operators
    See in list
  5. Airspace Broadband

    Fiber-optic and wireless internet services provider

    Telecom operators
    See in list
7 companies in Karnataka
Mobile reach

Top 9 telecom operators apps from Karnataka

The most-installed Android apps published by telecom operators companies headquartered in Karnataka — 418K installs between them. 9 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 9
1

RailWire Subscriber

by Railwire Ict

Installs385K
Rating—
Installs, year on year+40%
Last updatedApr 2025
View on Google Play ↗
RailWire Subscriber screenshot 1RailWire Subscriber screenshot 2RailWire Subscriber screenshot 3RailWire Subscriber screenshot 4RailWire Subscriber screenshot 5RailWire Subscriber screenshot 6
3

astDial - Mobile Cloud Dialer

by astTECS

Installs8K
Rating—
Last updatedJan 2025
View on Google Play ↗
astDial - Mobile Cloud Dialer screenshot 1astDial - Mobile Cloud Dialer screenshot 2astDial - Mobile Cloud Dialer screenshot 3astDial - Mobile Cloud Dialer screenshot 4astDial - Mobile Cloud Dialer screenshot 5astDial - Mobile Cloud Dialer screenshot 6
4

U-Digital Broadband

by Yashtel

Installs3K
Rating—
Last updatedApr 2026
View on Google Play ↗
U-Digital Broadband screenshot 1U-Digital Broadband screenshot 2U-Digital Broadband screenshot 3U-Digital Broadband screenshot 4U-Digital Broadband screenshot 5U-Digital Broadband screenshot 6
The business behind the activity

Telecom operators financials in Karnataka

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 34 telecom operators companies in Karnataka for FY24-25 — 42 of the 84 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 95% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹3,167.40 cr

34 companies filing accounts

combined net profit−₹1,307.76 cr

-41.3% aggregate margin

are profitable62%

21 of 34 companies

median revenue~₹3.4 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+8%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five95%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹2,507.47 crFY19-2027 filers
₹2,288.22 crFY20-2131 filers
₹2,256.34 crFY21-2235 filers
₹2,579.21 crFY22-2336 filers
₹2,874.48 crFY23-2436 filers
₹3,167.40 crFY24-2534 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 33 companies over three years

+27%
FY22-23₹2,495.45 cr−₹1,277.30 cr net
FY23-24₹2,797.88 cr−₹1,302.27 cr net
FY24-25₹3,164.08 cr−₹1,306.41 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr80% profitable
₹1–10 cr1580% profitable
₹10–100 cr888% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr2100% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr10% profitable

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking12
0–20%8
20–50%8
50–100%4
Doubled+1

33 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +8%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

21profitable
13loss-making
-41.3%aggregate margin
2.2%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
AspirareASPIRARE COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED₹36.08 cr
VISVIS NETWORKS PRIVATE LIMITED+36%₹428.67 cr
astTECSASTTECS COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED+33%₹21.50 cr
Alethea Communications TechnologiesALETHEA COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED+22%₹42.19 cr
DeeNet Internet ServicesDEENET INTERNET SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED+15%₹14.60 cr
Tata TeleservicesTATA TELESERVICES LIMITED+10%₹2,389.76 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
Alethea Communications TechnologiesALETHEA COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED13.8%₹42.19 cr
AspirareASPIRARE COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED10.4%₹36.08 cr
TacitineTACITINE CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED9.7%₹12.66 cr
astTECSASTTECS COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED5.6%₹21.50 cr
AirFiberAIRFIBER NETWORKS PRIVATE LIMITED5.4%₹23.12 cr
YashtelYASHASH CABLE NETWORK PRIVATE LIMITED3.2%₹13.80 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Telecom operators29₹3,057.50 cr~₹4.7 cr66%-42.8%
Leaders

Largest telecom operators companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Tata TeleservicesTATA TELESERVICES LIMITED₹2,389.76 cr−₹1,334.95 cr-55.9%+10%
VISVIS NETWORKS PRIVATE LIMITED₹428.67 cr₹10.40 cr2.4%+36%
United TelecomsUnited Telecoms Limited₹3.19 cr+2%
Alethea Communications TechnologiesALETHEA COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹42.19 cr₹5.84 cr13.8%+22%
AspirareASPIRARE COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED₹36.08 cr10.4%
Malnad InfotechMALNAD INFOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED₹25.91 cr−₹25.12 lakh-1.0%+2%
AirFiberAIRFIBER NETWORKS PRIVATE LIMITED₹23.12 cr₹1.24 cr5.4%+1%
astTECSASTTECS COMMUNICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED₹21.50 cr₹1.20 cr5.6%+33%
DeeNet Internet ServicesDEENET INTERNET SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED₹14.60 cr₹27.68 lakh1.9%+15%
YashtelYASHASH CABLE NETWORK PRIVATE LIMITED₹13.80 cr₹44.43 lakh3.2%-1%
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Capital & corporate activity

Telecom operators funding and M&A across India

72 recorded equity rounds have gone to 1,216 telecom operators companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Karnataka compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months0

US$0k

equity rounds, last 24 months3

US$63.00m

raised over five yearsUS$238.97m

16 rounds in India

M&A deals, India46

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into telecom operators in India

amount rounds
$5.4m20185
$14m20195
$20bn202015
$22m20214
$33m20225
$17m20231
$104m20243
$63m20253

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2020, with US$20.11bn across 15 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$33k2 rounds · median US$33k
SeedUS$9.13m4 rounds · median US$2.30m
Series AUS$28.69m3 rounds · median US$10.00m
Series BUS$76.65m3 rounds · median US$21.00m
Series CUS$124.46m4 rounds · median US$23.50m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Telecom infrastructure techUS$136.61m4 rounds · 1 companies
Telecom operatorsUS$92.35m11 rounds · 6 companies
It servicesUS$10.00m1 rounds · 1 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

40Acquisition
6Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Bharti Telecom9
  2. Reliance jio5
  3. Bharti Airtel4
  4. Tata communications3
  5. Sar televenture3

Most acquired or merged

  1. Bharti Airtel6
  2. Airtel4
  3. Vodafone idea4
  4. Indian Continent Investment3
  5. Commotion2

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Founders and momentum in Karnataka

Meet the people behind telecom operators companies in Karnataka. 25 of 84 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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