Highway9
Silicon Valley, US · 56 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Highway 9 Networks builds a cloud-based private mobile platform with AI-optimized wireless infrastructure for enterprise connectivity and autonomy. The platform combines spectrum virtualization, 5G edge cloud, and enterprise security to serve organizations requiring ultra-reliable, low-latency wireless for AI operations.
Founders & leadership
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Allwyn SequeirainCo-founder & CEOAllwyn Sequeira was previously Senior Vice President and General Manager at VMware, where he led networking and security products including NSX and HCX. He was also co-founder and EVP-GM at First Virtual, which completed an IPO.
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Debashis BasakinCo-founder & CTODebashis Basak holds a PhD in Computer and Information Sciences from Ohio State University and a B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Delhi. He has worked as an engineering executive in software and networking, with expertise in cloud services, security, telecommunications, and virtualization.
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Serge MaskalikinCo-founder & VP R&DSerge Maskalik is VP R&D at Highway 9 Networks. Previously, he led engineering teams at VMware across 5G infrastructure, network virtualization, and cloud mobility products including Telco Cloud, NSX, and HCX; earlier roles included engineering positions at Blue Lane (virtual appliances), NetVMG, and Global Crossing focused on network architecture and large-scale infrastructure deployment.
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Sachin ThakkarinCo-founder & Sr. Dir R&DPreviously, he led platform engineering at VMware across 5G telco cloud, hybrid cloud interconnect (HCX), and network virtualization (NSX), and worked on software switching and infrastructure platforms at Cisco.
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ArrowPoint22 shared keywordsCisco provides networking, data center, and security technology for enterprises, including infrastructure to run traditional and AI workloads and tools to keep organizations running against cyberattacks and outages. Its platform connects networking devices and monitors security events across corporate networks.
Boingo Wireless19 shared keywordsBoingo Wireless provides wireless connectivity services, including 5G, CBRS, Wi-Fi 6/6E, and IoT networks deployed across venues such as airports, transit systems, and military bases. It also operates a Military business unit serving the U.S. Department of Defense and armed forces training locations worldwide.
Telit18 shared keywordsTelit designs and manufactures telecommunications terminal equipment and M2M (machine-to-machine) modules for industrial and IoT applications. The company serves customers globally and operates under strict quality, environmental, and security compliance standards.
Firecell17 shared keywordsFirecell provides turnkey Private 5G network solutions for enterprises in manufacturing, logistics, ports, airports, mines, energy, research, and defense. Its networks connect and orchestrate assets such as autonomous robots (AGVs, AMRs), drones, robotic arms, vehicles, sensors, and smartphones as an alternative to WiFi in large industrial spaces.
Celona15 shared keywordsCelona provides a turnkey wireless solution for enterprise customers with Series C funding exceeding $135M to support global expansion.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Highway9 do?
- Highway 9 Networks builds a cloud-based private mobile platform with AI-optimized wireless infrastructure for enterprise connectivity and autonomy. The platform combines spectrum virtualization, 5G edge cloud, and enterprise security to serve organizations requiring ultra-reliable, low-latency wireless for AI operations.
- Who founded Highway9?
- Highway9 was founded by Allwyn Sequeira, Debashis Basak, Serge Maskalik, Sachin Thakkar.
- Who are Highway9's investors?
- Highway9's investors include Mayfield Fund.
- Where is Highway9 headquartered?
- Highway9 is headquartered in Silicon Valley, US.