Affirmed Networks provides a cloud‑native, containerized virtualized EPC and 5G core that runs on carrier‑grade hybrid edge or Azure infrastructure. The platform uses Kubernetes orchestration, network slicing, and AI‑driven telemetry to let operators launch 4G/5G services and carrier‑grade private networks with lower OPEX and faster time‑to‑market.
Funding
$38M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Mobile operators face escalating data traffic, fragmented legacy hardware, and complex OSS/BSS processes that hinder rapid service innovation and increase operational expenditures. Deploying new 5G and private network services often requires costly, time‑consuming hardware upgrades and manual network orchestration.
Solution
Affirmed Networks delivers a suite of fully virtualized, cloud‑native mobile core functions—including a virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) and the UnityCloud 5G core—that run on carrier‑grade hybrid edge infrastructure. The platform leverages containerized network functions orchestrated via Kubernetes and integrates with Microsoft Azure for Operators, enabling seamless scaling across 2G‑5G generations on a single software stack. Built‑in network slicing and a managed private network service let operators create differentiated, enterprise‑grade offerings without additional hardware. Real‑time virtual probe and analytics provide AI‑driven performance monitoring and automated fault remediation, reducing OPEX. A unified operations console automates service lifecycle management across multivendor environments, accelerating time‑to‑market for new services.
Target Audience
Primary customers are mobile network operators and telecom service providers seeking to modernize their 4G/5G core, implement network slicing, and launch carrier‑grade private networks for enterprise verticals.
Features
- Containerized vEPC and 5G core network functions compliant with NFV standards, deployable on Azure edge or on‑premises hardware
- Kubernetes‑based orchestration with Azure Operator Nexus for carrier‑grade scaling and high availability
- Network slicing engine that isolates traffic, QoS, and security policies for multiple virtual operators on a shared substrate
- Managed private network service offering carrier‑grade SLAs, end‑to‑end encryption, and enterprise‑focused service level guarantees
- Integrated virtual probe (vProbe) with real‑time telemetry, AI‑driven anomaly detection, and automated remediation workflows
- UnityCloud Operations platform for end‑to‑end service lifecycle automation, multivendor OSS/BSS integration, and zero‑touch provisioning
- API‑first design with RESTful and gRPC interfaces for rapid integration into existing telco ecosystems
- Hybrid‑edge deployment model supporting distributed compute at the edge for ultra‑low latency use cases