What is Actility?
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Paris, France, Actility specializes in the development of advanced IoT platforms and solutions designed for public use in Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN). The company serves as a foundational technology provider, enabling large-scale connectivity for enterprise and industrial applications. By facilitating efficient, long-range, and low-power communication, Actility occupies a strategic position in the telecommunications value chain, bridging the gap between hardware manufacturers and large-scale network operators. Its market position is reinforced by deep integration with global telecommunications leaders, allowing it to deploy robust connectivity frameworks that support the ongoing digital transformation of critical infrastructure across Europe and international markets.
How much funding has Actility raised?
Actility has raised a total of $135.3M across 7 funding rounds:
Corporate Investment
$3.5M
Unspecified
$1.2M
Series A
$4.3M
Series B
$8.7M
Series C
$25M
Series D
$75M
Other Financing Round
$17.5M
Corporate Investment (2010): $3.5M with participation from Truffle Capital
Unspecified (2011): $1.2M led by Computer Services Inc
Series A (2011): $4.3M supported by Truffle Capital
Series B (2012): $8.7M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series C (2015): $25M backed by Orange Digital Ventures, Foxconn, KPN, and Swisscom
Series D (2017): $75M with participation from BNP Paribas, idinvest, Cisco Investments, Orange, Ginko Ventures, Bpifrance, KPN, Foxconn, Creadev, Inmarsat, and Bosch
Other Financing Round (2024): $17.5M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Actility
Truffle Capital
Truffle Capital is a leading independent European Business Builder that has been financing innovation and supporting pioneering technologies in the fields of BioMedTech and Fintech for over 20 years.
Orange
Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators and a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies.
Cisco Investments
Cisco Investments is a venture capital firm that provides strategic funding and portfolio development services to innovative technology companies in areas such as cybersecurity, cloud technology, and digital infrastructure.
What's next for Actility?
With the successful closure of its most recent strategic financing, Actility is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its footprint in the global IoT market. The company is expected to leverage this capital to enhance its platform capabilities, focusing on security, scalability, and interoperability within the LPWAN ecosystem. As industries continue to prioritize digital connectivity, Actility's focus will likely shift toward deepening its partnerships with existing telecommunications stakeholders and exploring new use cases in smart city development and industrial automation. The firm's ability to attract high-caliber institutional and corporate investors suggests a long-term strategy centered on maintaining its status as a category-defining leader in the IoT infrastructure space.
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