SynaXG Technologies has raised more than US$20 million in its first funding round, marking one of Asia’s largest early-stage investments in AI-RAN. The round was led by January Capital, Vertex Ventures, and Qualgro, underscoring growing interest in AI-native wireless systems and the infrastructure needed to support Physical AI.
The Singapore-founded deep-tech company is positioning itself as a global contender in AI-driven radio access networks. Built by a team with decades of wireless engineering experience, the company develops full-stack AI-RAN software and platforms designed for next-generation connectivity demands.
January Capital Partner Chin Chao said the company stands out in a region where deep-tech wireless ventures remain uncommon. He noted that SynaXG is building solutions suited for the next wave of AI-powered wireless infrastructure and highlighted the team’s potential to shape how future AI connectivity evolves.
Scaling product development and global partnerships
The new funding will accelerate SynaXG’s product roadmap and support the expansion of its engineering teams across global markets. The company also plans to deepen partnerships with telecom operators and enterprise customers as demand grows for systems capable of supporting real-time computing and AI workloads.
Qualgro Managing Partner Heang Chhor said the company’s AI capabilities place it in a strong position to capture opportunities in a market driven by rising compute requirements. He added that SynaXG has the potential to grow into a global player from its Singapore base.
To support increasing interest from international operators, SynaXG is preparing for a Series A round aimed at expanding commercial deployments and driving wider adoption of AI-native RAN technologies.
AI-RAN as the backbone of Physical AI
AI-RAN represents a new wireless architecture where artificial intelligence is embedded directly into radio networks. This approach supports emerging Physical AI applications, where AI interacts with the physical world through robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, industrial automation, and smart devices.
These use cases require ultra-low latency, high reliability, and adaptive real-time processing, placing AI-RAN at the centre of the next major technological shift. SynaXG Founder and CEO Xin Huang said AI-RAN will play a foundational role in the coming era, similar to how the iPhone transformed the mobile market. He added that the company’s four years of R&D and collaborations with global partners have prepared it to scale its technology worldwide.
Industry momentum is rising, highlighted by NVIDIA’s US$1 billion investment in Nokia for AI-RAN development. SynaXG’s ongoing work spans AI-RAN chipmakers, network equipment providers, and telecom operators, reflecting growing market interest.
The company develops solutions across L1, L2, and L3 full-stack RAN software, as well as vDU, vCU, and RU platforms, supporting GPU, CPU, FPGA, ASIC, and other heterogeneous compute systems.
