Seattle-based telecom tech startup Opanga Networks has raised $15.9 million in fresh funding to fuel its international expansion. With a focus on central Europe and Africa. The company, known for helping mobile network operators improve performance using machine learning. Aims to scale its intelligent software solutions that drive network efficiency and reduce energy usage.
Founded in 2005, Opanga has spent nearly two decades building specialized tools for telecom providers. Blending AI-driven optimization with deep network analytics. Its platform enables operators to improve bandwidth usage, cut operational costs, and deliver better experiences to end-users. All while minimizing environmental impact.
The startup did not disclose the investors behind the new funding round, but a company spokesperson confirmed it will use the capital to expand commercial operations and partnerships across key growth markets in Europe and Africa.
Leading the company is CEO Cole Brodman, a veteran in the telecommunications space. Opanga recently added industry heavyweight Neville Ray, former President of Technology at T-Mobile. To its board of directors—an appointment that signals a strategic push into larger telecom ecosystems and emerging international markets.
Despite flying under the radar compared to flashier AI startups, Opanga has quietly built a business that solves real infrastructure challenges. By applying machine learning to mobile traffic patterns, its software allows carriers to manage network congestion more efficiently, predict usage spikes, and lower energy consumption—critical concerns in today’s 5G and edge-computing era.
Currently employing 33 people, the company continues to invest in R&D and international partnerships that align with its mission to make mobile networks faster, greener, and smarter.
This latest round of funding positions Opanga Networks to grow its footprint in regions where telecom infrastructure is rapidly evolving. With mobile adoption rising across Africa and Europe’s operators increasingly focused on energy savings and smart routing, Opanga’s AI-powered solutions are well-timed for broader impact.
