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Tarana Wireless develops next-generation Fixed Wireless Access (ngFWA) technology, an entirely new platform designed to deliver reliable and affordable internet connectivity. Their innovative approach provides a commercial ngFWA solution, setting a new industry standard by overcoming traditional fixed wireless limitations to extend high-performance broadband where fiber is impractical. This technology focuses on robust signal processing and interference mitigation to achieve consistent service.
The company was founded in 2009 by Kevin Jones, Rabin Patra, Dale Branlund, and Omar Bakr. Their initial insight stemmed from a desire to fundamentally rethink fixed wireless access, leading to a decade of research and development before bringing their advanced technology to market. This deep engineering commitment aimed to address the persistent challenges in delivering broadband to underserved areas.
Tarana’s products are adopted by internet service providers, enterprises, governmental organizations, and tribal entities seeking to bridge digital divides. The company’s long-term vision is to accelerate the global deployment of fast, reliable, and affordable internet access, fostering healthy competition and enabling broader connectivity for communities worldwide.
Tarana Wireless has raised $362.0M across 5 funding rounds.
Tarana Wireless has raised $362.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Tarana Wireless has raised $362.0M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $170.0M Series U in March 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2022 | $170M Series U | — | 8090 Industries, Define Ventures, Gigascale Capital, Jetstream, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Neotribe Ventures, Obvious Ventures, Prime Movers LAB, Revolution, SeedInvest, Bill Gates, Marc Benioff, Rashaun Williams, William Miller | Announced |
| May 1, 2021 | $50M Series U | — | 8090 Industries, Neotribe Ventures, Prime Movers LAB, Revolution, SeedInvest, Bill Gates, Rashaun Williams | Announced |
| Oct 1, 2020 | $30M Series U | — | 8090 Industries, Neotribe Ventures, Prime Movers LAB, Revolution, SeedInvest, Bill Gates, Rashaun Williams | Announced |
| Feb 1, 2020 | $24M Series C | — | Define Ventures, Gigascale Capital, Jetstream, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Obvious Ventures, Marc Benioff, William Miller | Announced |
| Mar 1, 2019 | $88M Series U | — | Define Ventures, Gigascale Capital, Jetstream, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Obvious Ventures, Marc Benioff, William Miller | Announced |
Tarana Wireless is a Milpitas, California-based technology company specializing in next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) solutions to deliver fiber-class broadband speeds reliably, even in challenging environments.[1][2][3] Its flagship products, the G1 and G2 Base Nodes (BNs) paired with Remote Nodes (RNs), serve broadband providers, ISPs, enterprises, governments, and tribal organizations by solving the limitations of traditional wired or legacy wireless deployments in underserved, rural, or obstructed areas.[2][3][4][5] The platform addresses the digital divide through high-speed (up to 800 Mbps+), interference-resistant connectivity at lower costs, with adoption by over 300 operators in 24 countries and 47 U.S. states since production launch in 2021, backed by $400M+ in investment.[1][3]
Founded in 2009 by four Berkeley Ph.D.s and a veteran of advanced radio systems, Tarana Wireless emerged from a mission to rethink fixed wireless access after recognizing persistent industry challenges like interference, obstructions, and poor economics in broadband delivery.[3][4][5] The co-founders invested a decade in R&D, culminating in ngFWA—a ground-up technology innovation—with over $400M in funding to create the G1 platform launched in 2021.[1][3] Early traction built rapidly, with the platform now embraced by hundreds of operators globally, marking pivotal shifts from R&D to mass-scale deployment and market disruption.[1][3][4]
Tarana stands out in the wireless broadband space through purpose-built ngFWA technology optimized for fixed applications, unlike repurposed mobile/5G solutions. Key strengths include:
Tarana rides the global broadband expansion trend, fueled by 5G FWA growth, spectrum availability (CBRS, 6 GHz), and urgent needs to close the digital divide amid fiber deployment hurdles like cost and geography.[1][2][3] Timing aligns with post-2021 production scaling, regulatory pushes for rural connectivity, and competition in underserved markets where wired infrastructure lags.[1][4] Market forces favoring Tarana include rising demand for affordable, rapid alternatives to fiber (e.g., BEAD funding in the U.S.), wireless scalability in densifying networks, and ngFWA's edge over 3GPP-limited rivals in fixed use cases.[3][4][6] It influences the ecosystem by enabling operators to challenge incumbents, expand coverage efficiently, and drive healthy competition worldwide.[2][3][4]
Tarana is poised for accelerated growth with G2 platform enhancements (6.4 Gbps capacity, broader spectrum support) and expanding operator deployments, potentially capturing more of the $50B+ FWA market as 6 GHz unlocks and digital divide initiatives proliferate.[3][7] Trends like AI-driven network optimization, edge computing, and global 5G/mmWave integration will shape its path, amplifying ngFWA's role in hybrid wired-wireless futures. Its influence may evolve from niche disruptor to broadband standard-setter, further eroding fiber monopolies and scaling to enterprise/public safety vertically—reinforcing its mission to deliver ubiquitous, reliable internet from day-one innovation.[2][5][6]
Tarana Wireless has raised $362.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Tarana Wireless's investors include 8090 Industries, Define Ventures, Gigascale Capital, Jetstream, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Neotribe Ventures, Obvious Ventures, Prime Movers Lab, Revolution, SeedInvest, Bill Gates.
