Ukama
YC S20San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · 7 employees · 3 known investors
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Ukama provides tools and infrastructure that enable organizations to design and deploy their own cellular networks without requiring telecommunications expertise.
Also known as Kakapo Networks · Kakapo Networks Inc.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaSHard TechOpen SourceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)
Ukama was founded in 2020 by Kashif Ali.
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Kashif AliinFounderKashif Ali co-founded Endaga, which was acquired by Facebook in 2015, where he subsequently founded and led the OpenCellular project through production deployment with multiple operators. He completed postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley focused on rural connectivity and holds a Ph.D. from Queen's University.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ukama do?
- Ukama provides tools and infrastructure that enable organizations to design and deploy their own cellular networks without requiring telecommunications expertise.
- Who founded Ukama?
- Ukama was founded by Kashif Ali in 2020.
- Who are Ukama's investors?
- Ukama's investors include Fifty Years, Wayfinder Ventures, Y Combinator.
- Where is Ukama headquartered?
- Ukama is headquartered in San Francisco, US.