1. It’s great to have you back for another Executive Interview! We last interviewed you in 2021 — can you remind us of Movandi’s products and mission?
Thank you! It’s a pleasure to be back. Movandi was founded with a clear mission: to remove the physical and economic barriers that limit high performance wireless connectivity. We believe fast, reliable, scalable connectivity is foundational infrastructure for the next era of innovation — from AI and cloud computing to fixed wireless access, smart cities and global satellite networks.
Much of today’s AI discussion focuses on compute GPUs, processors and data centers. But even unlimited computing is ineffective if data cannot move freely, continuously and with low latency. That requires a wireless backbone capable of delivering massive bandwidth reliably across both terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks.
We’ve seen this inflection point before. In the 1990s, mobile connectivity unlocked the internet’s full potential. At Movandi, we are applying that same conviction to the AI era.
Our portfolio spans proprietary RFICs, beamforming and front-end modules, intelligent repeaters and fully integrated system solutions designed to make high frequency spectrum practical and scalable. What differentiates Movandi is our system level mindset; we co-optimize silicon, RF architecture, antennas, packaging and software to deliver real world performance with real world economics.
Since 2021, we’ve moved from proving what’s possible to delivering what works at scale. As AI, cloud infrastructure and global connectivity converge, Movandi’s mission has never been more relevant.
2. A lot has changed since 2021 — can you tell us about Movandi’s biggest growth area between then and now? Did it line up with your predictions, or did the market have some unexpected changes?
The most important change since 2021 isn’t what happened, it is what’s coming next.
While early 5G deployments progressed more slowly than many expected, demand for high capacity wireless has expanded far beyond traditional mobile use cases. Growth is now driven by fixed wireless access, private networks, data center connectivity and the convergence of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, accelerated by AI.
Movandi’s biggest growth has come from positioning our technology for this next phase. From the beginning, we designed our core RF architecture and semiconductor platforms to be standards-agnostic and application-agnostic. That flexibility is now essential.
Whether supporting 3GPP or non-3GPP networks, terrestrial or satellite systems, the requirement is the same: massive bandwidth, low latency and efficient data movement at high frequencies. What has changed is the urgency and scale of that requirement.
AI workloads fundamentally reshape how data moves across devices, edge nodes, data centers and satellites. That creates a far larger and more durable market than existed just a few years ago.
Movandi’s growth reflects this shift. We’ve expanded from components into system level solutions that make advanced networks practical, deployable and economically viable. The opportunity ahead, driven by AI and global connectivity, dwarfs what existed in 2021, and Movandi is built for that moment.
3. What have been some of the challenges since 2021, and how has Movandi successfully navigated them?
The biggest challenges since 2021 were less technical and more structural. Operators slowed spending while reassessing deployment models and ROI, even as new use cases emerged faster than standards and business models could mature. That created a gap between long-term opportunity and near-term execution.
Movandi navigated this by staying grounded in first principles. We didn’t chase short-term market noise or over-optimize for a single standard. Instead, we invested deeply in a flexible, standards-agnostic technology foundation that could adapt as the market evolved.
Another challenge was ensuring advanced high frequency technology could be deployed economically, not just demonstrated technically. We addressed this by co-optimizing silicon, RF, antennas, packaging and system design, reducing cost, power consumption and deployment complexity at the system level.
We were also disciplined in how we scaled, building strategic partnerships, expanding into adjacent markets where demand signals were strong and maintaining operational efficiency. That approach allowed us to grow through industry volatility while preserving our long-term vision.
4. Last time, we asked you about the state of mmWave 5G, can you give us an update on the adoption and deployment of mmWave 5G tech? mmWave adoption today looks very different than it did a few years ago — and that’s a sign of progress.
The industry has moved past whether mmWave works. The question now is where it delivers real value. Rather than nationwide mobile rollouts, mmWave is being deployed strategically in dense urban areas, fixed wireless access, private networks, campuses, venues and hybrid terrestrial-non-terrestrial systems.
What’s changed most is how mmWave is deployed. Early implementations were complex and costly. Today, the focus is on making mmWave practical, more straightforward to deploy, more power-efficient and economically scalable. That has been Movandi’s focus from the start.
A strong example is our deployment with Kyocera and KDDI in Japan, where intelligent mmWave repeaters extended coverage and capacity in one of the world’s most challenging urban environments, without massive new infrastructure. It demonstrated that mmWave can be scaled cost-effectively in real world conditions.
mmWave is no longer viewed as a standalone access layer but as part of a broader high frequency connectivity fabric supporting fixed wireless, private networks and emerging satellite systems. As AI accelerates data demand, this role will only grow.
5. How is Movandi preparing for the next wave of new tech, such as 6G and IoT?
We prepare for future technologies by focusing less on labels like “6G” or “IoT” and more on the fundamentals that will define them. Standards evolve slowly. What matters are the underlying trends: higher frequencies, greater bandwidth, lower latency and more intelligent use of spectrum. Those trends are already shaping today’s networks.
Movandi’s RF and mmWave platforms are designed to scale well beyond current 5G deployments. Because our technology is inherently standards-agnostic, it evolves alongside emerging frameworks rather than being constrained by them.
From a system perspective, we’re already working in domains central to 6G: ultra-high frequency operation, advanced beamforming, integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks and intelligent RF systems that adapt dynamically to their environment.
Our system level mindset, co-optimizing silicon, RF, antennas and packaging, is what enables future generations to move from theory to scalable deployment. That philosophy has guided Movandi from earlier wireless generations through mmWave, and it continues to guide how we prepare for what comes next.
6. Movandi recently announced a new funding round and a facility expansion- can you tell us what motivated this expansion and why you chose Oman as your destination?
Our recent funding round and expansion into Oman were driven by the same objective: preparing Movandi for the next phase of global growth. Demand for high performance wireless is accelerating across Asia and the Middle East. Supporting customers effectively now requires regional presence, not just sales offices, but engineering and system-development hubs.
We evaluated several locations and chose Oman deliberately. The country has a clear commitment to building a knowledge-based, technology-driven economy aligned with deep-tech, semiconductors and advanced connectivity. Its stability, openness and collaborative approach make it a trusted hub for global partnerships.
Oman also serves as a natural bridge between Asia, the Middle East and Europe, particularly valuable as terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks converge.
The funding allows us to invest proactively, expanding facilities, strengthening engineering teams and accelerating system level innovation, so we can scale responsibly while supporting customers as markets grow.
7. Who are your investors, and how do they strategically help Movandi’s growth?
Movandi has been intentional about building an investor base that contributes far more than capital. Our investors include experienced venture firms as well as strategic and sovereign-backed technology partners who understand semiconductors, wireless infrastructure and long development cycles. Institutional investors such as Celesta Capital, Cota Capital, DNX Ventures and Sierra Ventures have supported Movandi’s long-term technology vision and disciplined scaling.
On the strategic side, partners such as Murata and Doosan bring deep expertise in RF components, system integration and scaling complex technologies into real world deployments. More recently, regional partners, including ITHCA Group and Saudi Arabia’s NTDP, have helped accelerate market expansion, talent development and alignment with long-term national digital and AI infrastructure priorities.
What unites our investors is alignment. They recognize Movandi is building foundational connectivity infrastructure for the AI era, and their insight, industry access and long-term commitment allow us to invest ahead of demand and scale globally.
8. What are Movandi’s biggest markets, and what drives your success in these areas?
Movandi’s largest markets are those where high capacity, reliable wireless connectivity is becoming mission-critical. Fixed wireless access is a primary example. As providers seek alternatives to fiber, FWA has evolved into a primary broadband solution. Movandi succeeds here by making high frequency spectrum practical, extending coverage, improving reliability and simplifying deployment at the system level.
Wireless infrastructure and densification are another key market, particularly in dense urban and enterprise environments. A real world example is our large-scale deployment in Shinjuku, Japan, where intelligent mmWave repeaters enabled scalable coverage in one of the world’s most demanding settings.
We’re also seeing strong momentum in satellite and non-terrestrial networks as they converge with terrestrial infrastructure. Across all markets, our success comes from solving fundamental challenges, such as bandwidth, latency, power efficiency and deployability, rather than designing for a single standard. As AI and digital infrastructure scale, that need only intensifies.