Accelleran

TLDR

Accelleran is an Antwerp-based Open RAN software Company Building private 5G network infrastructure for enterprises, backed by Cogito Capital Partners and QBIC.

Overview

Founded in 2013 by Trevor Moore, originally in Geel, Belgium, Accelleran develops software for Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN), enabling enterprises to deploy private 5G networks using disaggregated, vendor-neutral components. The company's platform supports a range of Distributed Unit (DU) and Centralized Unit (CU) functions compliant with the O-RAN Alliance specifications, making it compatible with hardware from multiple vendors.

Accelleran raised a EUR 6.8M Series B round led by Cogito Capital Partners, with participation from QBIC, Capital-E, and AAAF. This followed earlier grants including a EUR 216K EU prize in 2023. The company employs around 50 people and serves enterprise customers in sectors where private 5G connectivity is replacing Wi-Fi for latency-sensitive applications, including manufacturing, logistics, and ports.

The Open RAN market is a structural shift in telecom infrastructure, moving from proprietary hardware stacks supplied by Ericsson or Nokia to software-defined, interoperable components. Accelleran positions itself as a software-first enabler for enterprises that want to own and operate their own private 5G networks rather than depend on mobile operators.

Funding History

• Series B: EUR 6.8M, led by Cogito Capital Partners, with QBIC, Capital-E, and AAAF
• 2023: EU grant/prize, EUR 216K

Key People

• Trevor Moore - Founder