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§ Private Profile · Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
Private 5G network provider offering Open RAN solutions for industrial enterprises, delivering secure, high-performance connectivity.
Based in Nice, France, Firecell develops Open RAN 5G private network solutions that provide secure, high-performance connectivity for industrial enterprises. The company delivers turn-key deployments designed for automation, asset tracking, and real-time monitoring across the manufacturing, logistics, and defense sectors. Operating with fewer than 25 employees and generating under $5 million in revenue, the enterprise has successfully deployed its technology to a portfolio of 75 clients across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Firecell recently secured €6.6 million in seed funding led by Ventech and Matterwave Ventures to support its expansion and service major customers including Airbus, Thales, and the US Army. The organization also recently completed a strategic merger with Accelleran to further consolidate its position in the private 5G market. Firecell was founded in 2021 by Claude Seyrat and Olivier Dhotel.
Firecell has raised $16.5M across 2 funding rounds.
Firecell has raised $16.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Firecell has raised $16.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Firecell's investors include Bpifrance, Cogito Capital Partners, Matterwave Ventures, Qbic, Silviu Apostu, Jean Bourcereau, Bouygues Telecom Initiatives, Gwenael Hamon.
Firecell has raised $16.5M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $9.3M Other Equity in February 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | $9.3M Venture Round | Bpifrance, Cogito Capital Partners, Matterwave Ventures, Qbic | — | Announced |
| Apr 1, 2024 | $7.1M Seed | Silviu Apostu, Jean Bourcereau | Bouygues Telecom Initiatives, Gwenael Hamon | Announced |