Oran Development Company, a New York City–based provider of AI-powered Radio Access Networks (AI-RAN) and creator of the U.S. Odyssey RAN software platform, has raised $45 million in a Series A funding round.
The round saw the backers include Booz Allen, Cisco Investments, Nokia, and NVIDIA. Earlier investors included Phoenix Venture Partners and Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
The company plans to use the funds to grow its operations and development work.
This partnership speeds up the rollout of an AI-native, open-architecture platform and a U.S.-based RAN stack that brings together communication, sensing, and edge intelligence. ODC is working with top global customers and plans to expand these and other commercial projects throughout 2026.
ODC is building the “Distributed Compute Grid,” a core system for digital and physical infrastructure. By integrating NVIDIA AI Aerial for high-performance, software-defined 5G, ODC is enabling AI-RAN at the network edge. This setup turns cell sites into powerful compute hubs that support Agentic AI, real-time generative AI, and Physical AI applications critical for national infrastructure resilience.
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The involvement of major mobile operators in Africa, Europe, and the United States highlights the worldwide reach of the ODC syndicate.
As AI and connectivity become vital for national security and economic strength, Booz Allen views ODC as an important part of secure, independent infrastructure.
This funding round is announced as the industry hits a key moment in merging AI and telecommunications. SoftBank Corp., a leader in the AI-RAN field, praised ODC’s vision of turning traditional networks into smart compute hubs.
“Completing our Series A round lets us expand our work with global partners who see the wireless edge as the next AI frontier. This isn’t just about technology—our platform transforms networks from simple communication channels into a Distributed Compute Grid, a global system of Token Factories that handle everything from general AI tasks to real-time sensing for autonomous systems. We’re now focused on growing these partnerships and speeding up the commercial use of this smart infrastructure in 2026. From industrial robotics to protecting key national systems, ODC is building the foundation that makes the physical world intelligent and secure.”
“The industry is moving toward software-defined, AI-native telecom networks, which will be crucial for the Physical AI era,” said Ronnie Vasishta, Senior Vice President of Telecom at NVIDIA. ODC’s AI-RAN stack helps turn today’s 5G networks into distributed AI computing hubs at the wireless edge. By using the NVIDIA Aerial platform to combine high-performance 5G with sensing, ODC is raising the bar for AI-RAN and creating a strong path to 6G.”
Masum Mir, SVP and GM at Cisco Provider Mobility, added: “As AI moves to the edge, mobile networks become the core of the digital economy. We’re excited to invest in ODC because AI-RAN can transform infrastructure, moving the industry beyond basic connectivity to secure, open platforms that support AI workloads and new services.”
Pallavi Mahajan, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Nokia, said: “AI is changing network design, creating the need for software-driven platforms, edge intelligence, and constant innovation. This puts pressure on infrastructure and requires new network architectures. ODC’s AI-RAN approach shows where the industry is headed, moving RAN toward AI-ready, software-driven networks. Nokia’s investment reflects this focus on enabling AI-native networks for 5G and 6G.”
“For Africa, AI-RAN is a chance to bring advanced intelligence from big cities to remote rural areas,” said Mazen Mroue, CEO of MTN Digital Infrastructure. “By working with ODC, we’re leading the way in delivering precise, advanced digital solutions across Africa. This goes beyond connectivity—it builds a distributed AI computing foundation to boost financial inclusion, industrial automation, and local innovation, supporting the growth of Sovereign AI on the continent.”
Leonardo Capdeville, Chief Technology Officer at Telecom Italia, added: “ODC provides the platform that unlocks AI-RAN, turning access networks into AI extensions designed for mission critical applications needing ultra-low-latency from eVTOL control to advanced robotics, and intelligent systems shaping our future.”
“Keeping ahead in today’s complex world requires integrated, software-driven infrastructure to handle modern threats,” said Chris Christou, senior vice president and Edge/NextG lead at Booz Allen. “With this investment, we’re partnering with ODC to build AI-RAN into our mission solutions, providing faster, stronger capabilities that boost national security, and protect U.S. technological leadership.”
“We are entering a new era of Artificial Super Intelligence, where robotics will transform every industry,” said Ryuji Wakikawa, Vice President and Head of the Research Institute of Advanced Technology at SoftBank Corp. ODC’s platform is a key part of this autonomy system. By providing low-latency control through existing networks, they make it possible for autonomous systems to grow worldwide. We’ve been working to create a global ecosystem where ASI is simple, accessible, and reliable, and the rise of AI-native companies like ODC proves this vision and the path toward ASI.”
About ODC
Founded by Vas Gudladana, ODC is a leader in AI-Native Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) technology and creator of the U.S.-based Odyssey platform. By adding advanced AI sensing and processing to the RAN, ODC helps telecom providers create new revenue opportunities and support critical capabilities in industrial, commercial, and public sectors.
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