Top Wireless Broadband startups
There are 4,571 Wireless Broadband startups which include Sky, Starry, ViaSat, Skylo, Helium. Out of these, 485 startups are funded, with 434 having secured Series A+ funding. United States has the most number of companies in Wireless Broadband (1,332), followed by Brazil
(396), and then India (346).
2026 has seen the creation of 11 Wireless Broadband startups. Over the past 10 years, an average of 117 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Los Angeles).
Here is the list of top Wireless Broadband Startups
1. Sky
Sky UK Limited, formerly British Sky Broadcasting and BSkyB is a telecommunications company which serves the United Kingdom. Provides television, broadband internet services, and fixed-line telephone services to consumers and businesses in the United Kingdom. The company was formed in November 1990 by the equal merger of Sky Television and British Satellite Broadcasting. Following BSkyB's 2014 acquisition of Sky Italia and a majority 90.04% interest in Sky Deutschland in November 2014, its holding company British Sky Broadcasting Group plc changed its name to Sky plc. The United Kingdom operations also changed the company name from British Sky Broadcasting Limited to Sky UK Limited, still trading as Sky. Sky UK Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sky plc.
Key facts about Sky
- Founded Year: 1990
- Location: Isleworth (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: Elliott Management, Kreos Capital and 8 Others
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 250 Competitors

2. Starry
Provider of wireless broadband internet services. It is deploying gigabit-capable broadband to the home without bundles, data caps, or long-term contracts using wideband hybrid-fiber fixed wireless technology.
Key facts about Starry
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $163M
- Investors: Guava Capital, Tiger Global Management and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jul 03, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,324 Competitors

3. ViaSat
Provider of satellite internet services, solutions, and related communication technologies. The company delivers internet connectivity for home, small business, aviation, energy, and government sectors. It offers satellite internet plans, backup internet, and voice communication services. The company also provides cybersecurity, encryption, and tactical networking solutions. Additionally, it offers antenna systems, real-time earth observation, and managed connectivity.
Key facts about ViaSat
- Founded Year: 1986
- Location: Carlsbad (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Herald Investment Management, Warburg Pincus and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 23, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 288 Competitors
4. Skylo
Provider of satellite connectivity for sensor data, SMS, and voice calls. It offers satellite network services using existing satellite capacity. The company provides connectivity through firmware upgrades to existing hardware. It supports various applications across industries, ensuring continuous coverage.
Key facts about Skylo
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Mateo (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $183M
- Investors: Innovation Endeavors, DCM Ventures and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 27, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 172 Competitors
5. Helium
Hardware mining solutions for cryptocurrency. It connects low-powered machines to a single gateway and sends encrypted data through to the internet. It also provides rewards for users to connect time machines and gateways. It also raised equity funding from some of the most prominent venture capital firms.
Key facts about Helium
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $370M
- Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures and 53 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Feb 18, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 69/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 189 Competitors