
Vanu
Founded Year
1998Stage
Debt | AliveTotal Raised
$64.39MLast Raised
$10.25M | 1 yr agoMosaic Score The Mosaic Score is an algorithm that measures the overall financial health and market potential of private companies.
+40 points in the past 30 days
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Vanu Patents
Vanu has filed 8 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Continuous distributions
- Network protocols
- Social networking services

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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2/6/2020 | 3/1/2022 | Wireless networking, Social networking services, Network protocols, Continuous distributions, Telecommunications | Grant |
Application Date | 2/6/2020 |
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Grant Date | 3/1/2022 |
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Related Topics | Wireless networking, Social networking services, Network protocols, Continuous distributions, Telecommunications |
Status | Grant |
Latest Vanu News
Nov 14, 2022
11 November, 2022 at 1:58 PM Posted by: Shriya Raban Orange and Vanu will deploy a model that will allow for a ‘win-win’ partnering for both companies by sharing mutual opportunities. They will be using the latest mobile technology to accelerate the development of digital projects in healthcare, agriculture, education and financial services, among others. This will help to improve the overall Orange customer experience, and Vanu, with its expertise will facilitate the rollout of sites in uncovered areas of Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Liberia. The project will begin with 1,070 sites, of which 700 will be in Cote d’Ivoire, 170 in Burkina Faso, and 200 in Liberia. The partnership between Orange and Vanu will provide technology upgrades and will be based on the innovative model of ”Network-as-a-Service” (NaaS). Orange Cote d’Ivoire Group, a Mobile Network Operator with a long-term and sustainable commitment to the different countries in which it operates, saw a need to change its investment model for deployment in remote areas, for a more efficient model. With its subsidiaries in Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia and Burkina Faso, the quality of life of rural populations will be improved and inequalities reduced, thanks to the provision of digital services for all (voice communications, Internet, Energy, etc.) Nafy Coulibaly, the deputy director general in charge of operations in Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Liberia, says, “In order to provide digital services for all, Orange will deploy its services by strategically improving/increasing its network coverage so that no one will be left behind. This will be achieved by ensuring that we provide, to as many people as possible, free and unfettered access to digital services everywhere. Orange welcomes this partnership, which will offer digital services to millions of uncovered people in rural areas in Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Liberia.” Andrew Beard, CEO of Vanu, notes, “Vanu is pleased to provide technology and expertise in support of Orange’s coverage goals and our team looks forward to rolling out network sites across regions where extended connectivity will have an enormous and immediate impact for the uncovered population.” Execution of this project will be done in accordance with environmental standards, which is a major priority for Orange Group. This partnership aligns with Orange’s IDEAL programme, aiming to extend coverage to 20 million rural inhabitants through the construction of 5000 sites within four years. Comment on this article below or via Twitter: @VanillaPlus OR @jcvplus ”
Vanu Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Vanu founded?
Vanu was founded in 1998.
Where is Vanu's headquarters?
Vanu's headquarters is located at 81 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington.
What is Vanu's latest funding round?
Vanu's latest funding round is Debt.
How much did Vanu raise?
Vanu raised a total of $64.39M.
Who are the investors of Vanu?
Investors of Vanu include VestedWorld, CRV, Tata Capital and Norwest Venture Partners.
Who are Vanu's competitors?
Competitors of Vanu include NuRAN Wireless.
Compare Vanu to Competitors
Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) builds, owns, operates, and maintains mobile network infrastructure, delivering services for the mobile network operators (MNOs) in Africa. It aims to build mobile network base stations serving rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa which have no existing service, providing mobile network operators with a CAPEX-free route to add new subscribers and new revenues and with incremental costs. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Milton Keyes, U.K.

NuRAN Wireless offers Radio Access Network (RAN) for Rural & Remote locations, for high-density zones and network-in-a-box for IoT purposes or emergency.
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