
Aira Technologies is an AI-driven company that provides advanced solution suites to modernize Radio Access Networks (RAN) for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). Their key products include Naavik, an intent-based GenAI platform that automates network operations and reduces complex processes from months to days; the Energy Management Suite, which improves energy efficiency by approximately 25% through AI optimization of MIMO state and transmit power; and the Beam Management Suite, which doubles spectral efficiency by enhancing channel estimation and beam management. Aira's technology addresses challenges in the RAN ecosystem such as slow innovation, high costs, and non-transferable automation by enabling operators to use best-in-class RAN elements and automate operations with AI. The company collaborates with major industry players like VMware, Intel, Dell Technologies, and Tech Mahindra, positioning itself as a pioneer in AI-defined networking with a focus on operational, energy, and spectral efficiency improvements for 5G networks.

Aira Technologies is an AI-driven company that provides advanced solution suites to modernize Radio Access Networks (RAN) for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). Their key products include Naavik, an intent-based GenAI platform that automates network operations and reduces complex processes from months to days; the Energy Management Suite, which improves energy efficiency by approximately 25% through AI optimization of MIMO state and transmit power; and the Beam Management Suite, which doubles spectral efficiency by enhancing channel estimation and beam management. Aira's technology addresses challenges in the RAN ecosystem such as slow innovation, high costs, and non-transferable automation by enabling operators to use best-in-class RAN elements and automate operations with AI. The company collaborates with major industry players like VMware, Intel, Dell Technologies, and Tech Mahindra, positioning itself as a pioneer in AI-defined networking with a focus on operational, energy, and spectral efficiency improvements for 5G networks.
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: Saratoga, California
Employees: 30
Product focus: AI/ML software to optimize Radio Access Networks (Naavik platform; Energy, Beam, Channel-estimation suites)
Notable investors: AT&T Ventures, Intel Capital, In-Q-Tel, Neotribe Ventures, Acrew Capital
Latest disclosed funding: $14.5M Series B (Nov 20, 2024)
Operational inefficiency, high costs, slow innovation, and non-transferable automation in Radio Access Networks (5G/Open RAN).
2019
Telecommunications / Networking (RAN automation, 5G)
14,500,000
Series B announced Nov 20, 2024 naming AT&T Ventures, Intel Capital and In-Q-Tel among investors; additional participation noted from Juniper, JTM LLC and existing investors.
13,000,000
2021 equity round with participation from Acrew Capital, Foothill Ventures and angels.
“AT&T Ventures, Intel Capital, In-Q-Tel, Neotribe Ventures, Acrew Capital”