Connexin - About the company
Connexin is an acquired company based in Cambridge (United Kingdom), founded in 2006 by Ka Yiu Yeung, Furqan Alamgir and Alex Yeung. It operates as a Provider of wireless internet, phone and Cloud Services. Connexin has raised $118M in funding from Whitehelm Capital and Digital Alpha Advisors, with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 199 active competitors, including 17 funded and 27 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Sky, Quickline and Voneus.
Company Details
Connexin is a provider of high-speed hybrid connectivity, cloud phone system and wireless technology to the broadband and voice market. It provides solutions for home, business, and rural needs. It has strategic partnerships with Gamma, one of the UKs largest wholesale supplier of voice minutes, and with CityFibre, which provides access to their national dark fibre infrastructure to supply Connexin wireless sites.
- Website
- www.connexin.co.uk/
- Social
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2006
Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$118M in 7 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Sep 26, 2017
Investors
Ranked
4th among 199 active competitors
Employee Count
111 as on Jul 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
Exit Details
Acquired by CityFibre (Mar 24, 2025)
Legal entities associated with Connexin
Connexin is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CONNEXIN LIMITED CIN: 5823408 , Germany, Active | May 18, 2006 | - | 77 (As on Oct 31, 2021) |
Connexin's acquisition details
Connexin got acquired by CityFibre on Mar 24, 2025.
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Connexin's funding and investors
Connexin has raised a total funding of $118M over 7 rounds. Its first funding round was on Feb 26, 2010. Connexin has 4 institutional investors and 1 angel investor.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Connexin:
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Filter this listDate of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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Feb 07, 2024 | 8372783 | Grant (prize money) | 1556894 | 9418261 | 3493830 | 7437414 |
Sep 10, 2020 | 9495848 | Series B | 6251049 | 5881110 | 7521579 | 3570111 |
Sep 26, 2017 | 8265395 | Series A | 4272145 | 7997209 | 7359843 |
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Connexin's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Connexin are Ka Yiu Yeung, Furqan Alamgir and Alex Yeung. Furqan Alamgir is the CEO of Connexin.
Here are the details of Connexin's key team members:
- Ka Yiu Yeung: Co-Founder of Connexin. They serve on the board of 1 company.
- Furqan Alamgir: Founder & CEO of Connexin. They serve on the board of 1 company.
- Alex Yeung: Co-Founder & VP of Connexin.
Connexin's Board of Directors
Connexin's board has 5 active members. Ka Yiu Yeung and Furqan Alamgir are part of team and William James, Phoebe Smith and Shadi Halliwell are independent board members.Here is the list of Connexin's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | - | Current | 16y 6m | |
Team | - | Current | 20y 1m | |
Independent board member | - | Current | 12y 0m | |
vslwfjq | Independent board member | - | Current | 3y 9m |
mwubsoj | Independent board member | - | Current | 4y 8m |
jtkjkqm | Independent board member | - | Past | 3y 2m |
ootziwv | Independent board member | - | Past | 9y 8m |
kgrfpyh | Independent board member | - | Past | 6y 1m |
dm{jtmu | Independent board member | - | Past | 3y 3m |
etyuntt | Independent board member | - | Past | 2y 5m |
vyaqgjp | Independent board member | - | Past | 2y 5m |
clmuwvm | Independent board member | - | Past | 5y 9m |
beguyto | Independent board member | - | Past | 1y 2m |
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Connexin's employee count trend
Connexin has 111 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Connexin's employee count trend over the years:
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Connexin's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Connexin include Sky, Quickline and Voneus. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Connexin, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Sky 1990, Isleworth (United Kingdom), Acquired | Television and broadband internet services | - | 76/100 | |
2nd | Quickline 2006, Hessle (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of broadband services for home & business | $14.5M | - | 63/100 |
3rd | Voneus 2011, London (United Kingdom), Series B | Provider of full fibre and wireless broadband connectivity | $152M | 60/100 | |
4th | Connexin 2006, Cambridge (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of wireless internet, phone and Cloud Services | $118M | 59/100 | |
5th |  Airband 2009, Worcester (United Kingdom), Acquired | Internet service provider which caters to residential and business customers | $21M | 58/100 | |
6th |  Wildanet 2017, Helston (United Kingdom), Series A | Provider of wireless broadband internet services for homes and business sectors | $69.4M | 57/100 | |
7th | Vodafone UK 1982, Newbury (United Kingdom), Funding Raised | Provider of fibre broadband internet, calling, and other mobile network services | - | 54/100 | |
8th |  GoFibre 2017, Edinburgh (United Kingdom), Series B | Provider of fibre & wireless broadband for homes and businesses | $237M | 51/100 | |
9th | County Broadband 2003, Aldham (United Kingdom), Series C | Wireless internet services provider | $170M | 51/100 | |
10th |  ASK4 2000, Sheffield (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of internet connectivity, smart building tech, and IT solutions | - | 50/100 |
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Connexin's Investments and acquisitions
Connexin has acquired 3 companies including Encompass Training, Pure Broadband and WISPER Broadband. Connexin has not made any investments as of now.Here is the list of its acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 13, 2023 | Acquisition | 2009 | Hull (United Kingdom) | |
Jul 18, 2022 | Acquisition | 2013 | Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) | |
Jul 11, 2022 | Acquisition | 2013 | Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) |
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Reports related to Connexin
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News related to Connexin
Filter this listMedia has covered Connexin for a total of 2 events in the last 1 year, 1 of them has been about company updates and 1 about partnerships.
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Progress as CityFibre Integrates Connexin’s UK FTTP Broadband NetworkIspreview•Nov 19, 2025•CityFibre, Connexin
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New broadband for Hull and beyond with Connexin takeoverProlific North•Mar 24, 2025•CityFibre, Connexin
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CityFibre expands network with Connexin fibre acquisitionCapacity Media•Mar 24, 2025•CityFibre, Connexin
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CityFibre acquires Connexin’s full fibre infrastructureAdvanced Television•Mar 24, 2025•CityFibre, Connexin, Patrizia Immobilien
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Connexin’s LoRaWAN Wireless Network to Connect Northumbrian Water MetersIspreview•Jul 24, 2024•Connexin
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Utility provider hires Yorkshire tech firm to create smart water networkTheBusinessDesk.com•Jul 19, 2024•Connexin, Northumbrian Water
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Connexin appoints new Chief Financial OfficerTelecompaper•Jul 02, 2024•Connexin, Community Fibre, Warburg Pincus, DTCP
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STL and UK-based Connexin team up for Gigabit connectivity and community empowermentAsian News International•May 28, 2024•STL, Connexin
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