Top 10 Communications and Networking Telecom Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – January 1st – 31st, 2026
Several interesting transactions closed in the Communications and Networking Telecom sector last month. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.
Merger/Acquisition
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- 22nd Century Networks, federal telecommunications, networking, and managed services that delivers connectivity solutions across complex government environments, was acquired by 22nd Century Technologies.
- Frontier Communications Parent, communications and technology provider offering broadband services, was acquired by Verizon Communications for $20.818 billion.
Later Stage VC
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- Lightyear (Telecommunications Service Providers), cloud-based telecommunication platform that procures information technology infrastructure and manage service contracts, raised $16 million of Series B-7 venture funding.
- LiveKit, open-source, real-time communications platform that enables developers to build scalable voice and video applications, raised $100 million of Series C venture funding in a deal led by Index Ventures.
- BetterWorld Technology, business telecommunication services based in Virginia, United States, raised venture funding from Azafran Capital Partners.
Early Stage VC
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- Popcorn (Communication Software), AI-driven conversational commerce platform for businesses to automate sales and customer engagement, raised venture funding from The Perplexity Fund.
- TitanX, phone intent platform that predicts which prospects will answer cold calls before reps dial, raised $27 million of Series A venture funding from Updata Partners.
- Noble (Telecommunications Service Providers), wireless network service that encourages reduced phone usage and support financial management, raised $10.40 million of venture funding.
Accelerator/Incubator
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- ConciergeBot, AI-based communication automation technology for streamlining interactions between businesses and their customers, joined Madeira Startup Retreat.
- HULI (Business/Productivity Software), AI-based voice automation systems that supports automated voice interactions across inbound and outbound communication channels, joined StartupBase.
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Douglas Jendras
Managing Director
Finance and operations executive with broad experience in private and public companies, including emerging ventures. 20 years in telecommunications industry including leadership role positioning restructured company for multi-billion dollar transaction, negotiating agreements, and overseeing due-diligence for merger and acquisition opportunities. 10 years managing investments in real estate and technology while consulting companies in telecommunications, technology, real estate, healthcare, construction and intellectual property. MBA in Finance from Pace University and BA in Psychology from State University of New York at Albany. FINRA Series 7, 63, 79 licenses.
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