Microamp Secures Seed Funding to Power Europe’s Next-Gen 5G mmWave Future

• Poland’s Microamp raises a Seed round from Balnord and ffVC to scale its advanced 5G mmWave networks
• The startup’s modular, programmable mmWave systems enable low-latency private networks with enhanced security across critical sectors
• The company partners with NATO, ESA, and global tech leaders to advance dual-use applications
• Aiming to be Europe’s 5G/6G leader, Microamp drives the region’s digital sovereignty and defense resilience

This September, Microamp—the Polish provider advanced 5G mmWave wireless connectivity—secored an undisclosed amount of Seed investment. The lead investor of the round is Balnord, supported by the well-known Polish-American fund ffVC (invested in ReadyCode, among others).

Deep Tech-Rooted Founders in the Rising Market for Private 5G

Microamp’s co-founders Dr Dawid Kuchta (CEO) and Dr Marcin Góralczyk (CTO met over 15 years ago while studying at the Warsaw University of Technology, later completing their PhDs in Singapore and the US in the fields of radio communications and applied physics. Aleksander Szalecki (CSO), a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, joined them to scale the venture. Together, they launched Microamp in 2020 with the vision of bringing mmWave communications from military to civilian use as they realized that the technology became commercially viable.

The private 5G mmWave market is projected to reach USD 3.81 billion by 2028, growing at a 61.9% CAGR, as the broader private 5G sector expands from USD 14.39B to USD 46.42B.

Microamp’s mmWave solutions deliver secure, interference-resistant, and near-zero latency connectivity for mission-critical sectors such as defense, energy, healthcare, and industrial infrastructure—outperforming traditional WiFi.

From Defense to Industry

Apparently, Microamp is one of the very few companies in Europe and globally that is actively deploying the mmWave spectrum in private networks. What sets Micramp apart from solutions built primarily for nationwide cellular coverage, this technology is optimized to meet the specific needs of private networks delivering agility, scalability and dedicated support.

‘While global telecom vendors offer mmWave solutions, these are typically closed, rigid and hardware-bound, making them difficult to customize, update or adapt to new frequency bands. In contrast, Microamp delivers a programmable, modular and firmware-upgradable system that gives network operators full control and long-term flexibility,’ Dr Kuchta specifies.

Engineering Around Real-World Challenges

Understandably, deploying mmWave networks in industrial or defense environments is bound with certain challenges. The first challenge is signal propagation. While mmWave enables exceptional throughput and ultra-low latency, its shorter range and high sensitivity to obstacles demand intelligent network design. Micramp addresses this through a proprietary mesh topology combined with advanced beamforming and an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) architecture.

Another key challenge is interference and security, particularly in mission-critical deployments. Leveraging the inherent spatial selectivity of mmWave spectrum, Microamp’s systems are engineered for high electromagnetic resilience and inherent resistance to jamming. The solution features Low Probability of Detection (LPD) and Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) characteristics, enabled by advanced beamforming, directional transmission, and dynamic spectrum agility. As a result, the networks are exceptionally difficult to detect, intercept, or disrupt, ensuring secure, resilient, and reliable communications in contested environments, crucial for defense and public safety operations.

‘Finally, scalability and rapid deployment remain essential. Industrial and defense users expect fully operational private networks within hours, not weeks. Thanks to our portable, software-defined architecture, networks can be deployed in under 15 minutes and easily reconfigured for new frequency bands or topologies,’ Mr Szalecki adds.

Navigating Global Spectrum Policies

Notably, access to mmWave spectrum indeed varies across regions, both in available frequencies and licensing models. According to Dr Kuchta, Microamp system is designed to operate across globally standardized 3GPP mmWave bands, making it easily adaptable to different national regulations.

In markets where licensing is still under development, Micramp engages through pilot deployments and partnerships with research institutions, such as ESA, universities or industrial partners. This helps shape standards and demonstrate safe and efficient use of mmWave.

Strategic Backing from Deep Tech Investors

For Balnord, Microamp represents the type of strategic investment Europe needs – leveraging the region’s technical excellence to build sovereign capabilities in critical infrastructure.

‘As the digital realm becomes increasingly contested, secure communication technologies developed in the Baltic Sea region will be vital not only commercially but also for Europe’s technological independence. Dawid and Marcin have demonstrated their ability to build technologies that address real industry challenges, and their experience in military projects, combined with a focus on commercial scalability, positions them perfectly to respond to today’s geopolitical environment. The Microamp team combines strong technical expertise with a clear market vision, necessary to succeed in this demanding sector,’ Balnord’s general partner Marcin P. Kowalik comments.

The ffVC team has been greatly impressed by Microamp’s cutting-edge expertise in millimeter-wave technology. According to the fund’s partner Taro Hizume, In Japan and across the broader APAC region, significant growth in demand for 5G millimeter-wave applications is to be anticipated, spanning smart manufacturing, enhanced connectivity for underserved communities, and advanced national defense applications.

‘At ffVC, we are thrilled to partner with Microamp in its international expansion, particularly through our networks and expertise in Japan,’ Mr Hizume states.

Global Footprint and Strategic Collaborations

The company’s 5G mmWave networks get deployed across industries such as logistics, manufacturing, science, entertainment, energy, public services, and defense in many countries around the world, including Japan, Germany, Ireland, the UK, the US, Spain, and France. To realize this, Microamp has managed to build an impressive ecosystem of strategic partnerships with global technology leaders, including AMD, Supermicro, and Druid Software. The company is also actively collaborating with several of the most innovative System Integrators in Europe and APAC, deploying the most advanced wireless systems in logistics, media & entertainment and manufacturing. Microamp is becoming the solution of choice for 5G mmWave RAN and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) on the global market by leading mobile network operators who are reportedly currently testing Microamp technology for potential large-scale roll-outs.

Microamp has also been selected for the NATO DIANA program, ranking among the top 4% of startups in dual-use technologies, confirming the strategic importance of its solutions for European and transatlantic security. Dr Kuchta tells ITKeyMedia that Microamp’s system is continuously tested at the NATO DIANA 6G Test Centre in Oulu, Finland, with the results confirming its proper operation and readiness for defense applications. Earlier this year, the Microamp system became part of the NATO GLOW tests in Portugal and NATO SHINE exercises in Turkey.

The company also signed an agreement with the ESA to deliver a private 5G mmWave network for the ESA 5G/6G Centre at the Harwell Campus in the UK. This project marks a significant step forward in the development of satellite-integrated 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), enhancing the system’s capabilities for both civil and defense applications.

Efficiency and Sustainability

With energy consumption being a key issue in telecommunications, energy efficiency and sustainability represent another key concern.

‘Energy efficiency is a core design principle for Microamp mmWave platform. Our systems are built on a software-defined, AI-optimized PHY layer, which dynamically adjusts transmission parameters based on traffic load, minimizing idle power consumption while maintaining high throughput,’ Dr Góralczyk states.

Looking Ahead: Scaling and 6G Ambitions

In view of the newly raised Seed investment, Microamp’s roadmap includes further investment rounds that will enable the startup to accelerate infrastructure growth, scale product deployment, and enter strategically important markets over the coming years. More specifically, the newly raised funds are primarily meant for scaling operations, expanding sales and business development teams, and accelerating product development. This includes advancing ISAC capabilities within the Microamp system and continuing the collaboration with the ESA on Non-Terrestrial Networks.

‘Our goal is to be among the core European enablers of 5G/6G mmWave infrastructure. We are already working on ISAC capabilities and regenerative payload technologies in collaboration with the European Space Agency, areas that will define how 6G systems operate. By leveraging our software-defined, modular, and AI-optimized platform, we aim to make high-frequency networks more adaptive, energy-efficient and widely accessible. In short, Microamp is positioning itself not just as a participant in 6G, but as a key technology provider shaping its foundation,’ Dr Góralczyk concludes.

‘Our long-term vision is to build a European technology leader in 5G/6G mmWave, capable of reaching unicorn status or a NASDAQ listing at a valuation well above USD 1.5B. We see Microamp evolving into a strategic technology company that operates at the intersection of telecommunications, space and defense, delivering high-performance communication systems across both civil and dual-use domains,’ Dr Kuchta adds.

The pronounced investor interest in Microamp’s work underscores the growing importance of secure, high-performance wireless infrastructure as Europe seeks greater technological sovereignty in the AI and 6G era. By bridging the gap between defense-grade reliability and commercial scalability, the company is redefining what next-generation connectivity can achieve. Its innovations in mmWave technology position Microamp not merely as a market disruptor, but as a cornerstone of Europe’s digital resilience and global competitiveness.