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Firecell
We develop, package and distribute the world's first open source 4G and 5G core network (CORE) and Open-RAN compatible radio access network (RAN) software suite
About Firecell
Firecell is a pioneering company in the telecommunications sector, specializing in the development, packaging, and distribution of open source 4G and 5G core network and Open RAN (Radio Access Network) software suites. The company primarily serves enterprises looking to build robust, safe, and future-proof private network solutions. Firecell operates in the rapidly evolving market of telecommunications, focusing on open source and Open RAN architecture to provide scalable and customizable network solutions.
Firecell's business model revolves around providing open source software that enables engineers and enterprises to develop and deploy their own 5G products and solutions. By contributing to and leveraging open source communities, Firecell ensures that its offerings are continuously improved and updated. The company generates revenue through a combination of software licensing, support services, and consulting fees.
The company's clients range from research and development teams in large enterprises to smaller tech startups looking to innovate in the 5G space. Firecell's commitment to open source principles not only reduces costs for its clients but also fosters a collaborative environment for technological advancement.
In addition to its core business, Firecell is actively involved in community projects and initiatives such as the 1% for the Planet, demonstrating its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Nice, France
- Employees
- 38
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 76.8/100
- Industry
- Telecom
- Sector
- Telecom, Open Source, Industry 4.0: Robotics and IoT, participations bpifrance, 5G, Woman Founder, observatoire industrial tech, Horizon Europe, DT and LS, EIT Ecosystem, Observatoire Deeptech
- Technology
- Deep Tech
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Feb 2026
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Feb 2026 | $8.7M | $35M | Bpifrance · Cogito Capital Partners · Matterwave Ventures · Qbic | ↗ |
| SUPPORT PROGRAM✓Other financing | Jan 2025 | $0 | — | EIT Manufacturing | — |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Firecell is 11K monthly website visits, up 23.6% over the last three months. Firecell's team grew 5.6% over the past year.
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Ventech
Matterwave Ventures
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Bpifrance
Cogito Capital Partners
Qbic
Other known investors4 additional known investors
EIT Manufacturing
Plug and Play
Silviu Apostu
Xavier PERRET
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