OneLayer is a technology company specializing in security and management solutions for private 5G and LTE cellular networks, primarily targeting enterprise IoT environments. Its platform offers complete asset visibility, operational intelligence, and Zero Trust security segmentation to protect and manage devices connected to private cellular networks. OneLayer serves industries such as utilities, manufacturing, airports, healthcare, and mining, helping them secure and efficiently operate their private cellular networks without requiring specialized cellular expertise. The company has demonstrated strong growth momentum, securing major deployments with regional LTE networks and large-scale utility providers, reflecting its critical role in the expanding private cellular market[1][2][4].
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, OneLayer was created to address the growing need for enterprise-grade security and management of private cellular networks. The founding team combines deep expertise in cybersecurity and cellular technology, including leaders with backgrounds in segmentation products, cellular R&D, and wireless connectivity architecture. The idea emerged from recognizing the gap between traditional IT network management and the complexities of cellular networks, aiming to unify these under a single security and asset management layer. Early traction came from partnerships with major cellular vendors and deployments in critical infrastructure sectors, validating the platform’s value[1][3].
OneLayer rides the wave of enterprise adoption of private 5G and LTE networks, a trend driven by the need for secure, reliable, and scalable IoT connectivity in industrial and critical infrastructure sectors. The timing is crucial as private cellular networks transition from carrier-managed to enterprise-managed, demanding new security and management paradigms. Market forces such as increased IoT device proliferation, cybersecurity threats, and the push for operational efficiency favor OneLayer’s approach. By enabling Zero Trust security and seamless asset management, OneLayer influences the broader ecosystem by setting standards for private cellular network governance and integration with existing IT infrastructure[2][4].
Looking ahead, OneLayer is poised to deepen its leadership in private cellular network security as 5G adoption accelerates across industries. Trends such as edge computing, increased IoT device complexity, and regulatory focus on cybersecurity will shape its journey. The company’s expanding partner ecosystem and technology innovations like machine learning-based device fingerprinting position it well to capture growing market demand. OneLayer’s influence is likely to evolve from a niche cellular security provider to a foundational platform for enterprise private network management, bridging cellular and IT domains seamlessly and securely[2][3][4].
OneLayer has raised $36.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
OneLayer's investors include Cyberstarts VC, Grove Ventures, Viola Ventures, 10D, Lorie&co, TPY Capital, Vertex Ventures.
OneLayer has raised $36.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $28.0M Series A in October 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | $28.0M Series A | Cyberstarts VC, Grove Ventures, Viola Ventures | |
| Mar 1, 2022 | $8.0M Seed | 10D, Cyberstarts VC, Grove Ventures, Lorie&co, TPY Capital, Vertex Ventures, Viola Ventures |
