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Affirmed Networks delivers the world’s only fully virtualized cloud native, 5G-ready mobile core solution. Proven in more than 60 networks including leading Tier1 operators such as ATT, Vodafone and Etisalat, our solution enables operators to out-innovate the competition with industry-leading technology. We offer a complete approach to NFV that includes not only the right technology but the right people and process to ensure your virtualization efforts are running smoothly and profitably.
Affirmed delivers the world’s only fully virtualized, cloud-native, 5G-ready mobile core solution. Our Independent scaling of the throughput (I/O), Session Capacity and Signalling, allows operators to tailor the network to specific call models or use cases (Consumer, IoT, MVNO, Fixed Wireless). We support CUPS, Network Slicing, integrated Virtual Probes, Optimized IoT Access (NB-IoT/LTE-M/SCEF), SFC, and Service Automation enabling operators to profitably deliver new revenue-generating services.
Affirmed delivers the world’s only fully virtualized, cloud-native, 5G-ready mobile core solution. Our Independent scaling of the throughput (I/O), Session Capacity and Signalling, allows operators to tailor the network to specific call models or use cases (Consumer, IoT, MVNO, Fixed Wireless). We support CUPS, Network Slicing, integrated Virtual Probes, Optimized IoT Access (NB-IoT/LTE-M/SCEF), SFC, and Service Automation enabling operators to profitably deliver new revenue-generating services.
Overview
Location
United States, Massachusetts, Acton
Employees
201-500
Phone
+1 978-268-0800
Total raised
$90.4M
Founded date
2010
Investors 7
| Date | Name | Website |
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| Lightspeed Venture Partners | lsvp.com | |
| Matrix | matrix.vc | |
| Bessemer Venture Partners | bvp.com | |
| Centerview Capital Technology | centerviewcapital.com | |
| DTCP | dtcp.capital | |
| Matrix Partners | matrixpartners.com |
Funding Rounds 3
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| Jun 5, 2013 | Series C round | $51M | |
| Aug 11, 2011 | Funding round | $1.4M |
Mentions in press and media 28
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| Apr 6, 2024 | Когда мобильная сеть недоступна: зачем запускают звонки через интернет | Технология VoWiFi позволяет совершать звонки по номеру телефона вне зоны действия мобильной сети, используя Wi-Fi. Сегодня мы решили обсудить актуальность такого сервиса и ключевые способы его настройки: от OTT и UMA до недоверенного доступ... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Shaping the Future of Networking: Insights into the Network Function Virtualization Market | Network function virtualization Market Report Rapid automation across IT sectors drive the growth of the global network function virtualization (NFV) market. PORTLAND, PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Accordi... |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Azure Private Multi-Access Edge Compute Promises Private 5G Support | News Azure Private Multi-Access Edge Compute Promises Private 5G Support By Kurt MackieJune 23, 2021 Microsoft last week disclosed new Azure services, bolstered by partners, to support enterprises tapping private 5G networks and edge comput... |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Azure Private Multi-Access Edge Compute Promises Private 5G Support | News Azure Private Multi-Access Edge Compute Promises Private 5G Support By Kurt MackieJune 23, 2021 Microsoft last week disclosed new Azure services, bolstered by partners, to support enterprises tapping private 5G networks and edge comput... |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Etisalat adds orchestration, automation platform from Affirmed | ACTON, Mass. Etisalat, which provides innovative solutions and services in 16 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa, announced today that it has further expanded its partnership with Affirmed Networks by selecting and deployin... |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Microsoft Azure, 5G and hybrid cloud: What you need to know | Satya Nadella talks about “the intelligent cloud and the intelligent edge”. It’s a vision that’s core to Microsoft’s current strategy, focused on delivering the tools needed to build a hybrid cloud that reaches from the hyperscale global co... |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Microsoft Bolsters Its 5G Chops with Affirmed Networks Acquisition | News Microsoft Bolsters Its 5G Chops with Affirmed Networks Acquisition By Kurt MackieMarch 27, 2020 Microsoft this week acquired Affirmed Networks in an effort to buttress its various software-defined networking (SDN) services just as mobi... |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Microsoft Bolsters Its 5G Chops with Affirmed Networks Acquisition | News Microsoft Bolsters Its 5G Chops with Affirmed Networks Acquisition By Kurt MackieMarch 27, 2020 Microsoft this week acquired Affirmed Networks in an effort to buttress its various software-defined networking (SDN) services just as mobi... |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Microsoft acquires virtualized mobile network startup Affirmed Networks | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more. Microsoft today announced it is acquiring Affirmed Networks, a startup that offers fully virtualized, cloud-native mobile network solut... |
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FAQ about Affirmed Networks
When was Affirmed Networks founded?
Affirmed Networks was founded in 2010.
How much funding has Affirmed Networks raised?
Affirmed Networks has raised $90.4M in total across 3 funding rounds.
What funding rounds has Affirmed Networks raised?
Parsers VC lists 3 funding rounds of Affirmed Networks, among them a Series C round of $51M on Jun 5, 2013 and a funding round of $1.4M on Aug 11, 2011.
Who has invested in Affirmed Networks?
Parsers VC lists 7 investors of Affirmed Networks, among them Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix and Bessemer Venture Partners.
What has the press written about Affirmed Networks?
Parsers VC has collected 28 articles mentioning Affirmed Networks, among them “Когда мобильная сеть недоступна: зачем запускают звонки через интернет” (Apr 6, 2024) and “Shaping the Future of Networking: Insights into the Network Function Virtualization Market” (Mar 4, 2024).
Is Affirmed Networks still active?
Yes, Affirmed Networks is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Apr 26, 2026.