What Movandi does

Movandi Corporation is a privately held fabless semiconductor and systems company founded in 2016 by former Broadcom RF/SoC executives Maryam Rofougaran (CEO) and Reza Rofougaran (CTO), headquartered in Irvine, California. The company designs millimeter wave (mmWave) RF semiconductors, phased-array antenna modules, and software-defined beamforming technology targeting the deployment economics of 5G, satellite communications, and fixed wireless access. Its core product stack spans a complete RF front-end chipset family covering all 3GPP mmWave bands (n258 24/26 GHz, n257/n261 28 GHz, n260 39 GHz) plus 60 GHz unlicensed spectrum, integrated Phased Array Antenna Modules (MVBX265-32, MVBX285-32, MVBX390-32), the BeamXR smart repeater system, and the BeamX Software-Defined Beam Networking cloud control plane. BeamXR is the commercial center of gravity, demonstrated to extend 28GHz road coverage from 33% to 99% in the KDDI/Kyocera Tokyo field trial and validated by Mobile Experts as reducing mmWave deployment costs by 52% (80% TCO reduction in streetlight-mounted form factors).

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales to global tier-1 operators (Verizon, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI, AT&T, KT, SK Telecom, Telstra, Singtel/Optus, OmanTel) with OEM/ODM technology licensing to manufacturers including Doosan, FRTek, WNC, Airfide, and Ubicquia, plus system integrator relationships (Mavenir) and regional distribution partners in Asia-Pacific. Revenue mechanics include hardware sales of RF chipsets and antenna modules, licensing/reference-design royalties from OEM partners, and potentially recurring software/cloud fees tied to BeamX network management. Manufacturing is outsourced to TSMC (bulk CMOS) and GlobalFoundries. Capital base is approximately $96.7M across five rounds from 2016-2025, with the most recent $40M strategic round in October 2025 led by ITHCA Group (Oman Investment Authority) anchoring a Middle East expansion that added regional hubs in Muscat (2025) and Riyadh (2025). The company holds over 130 issued patents and has earned recognition including CNBC Disruptor 50 (2020, 2021), CES Innovation Awards Honoree (2022), and Inc. Female Founders 500 (2023, 2026).

Name

Movandi

Legal name

Movandi Corporation

Website

https://movandi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Movandi is a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2016 that designs mmWave RF chipsets, phased-array antenna modules, and BeamXR smart repeaters for global telecom operators, OEMs, and satellite/fixed wireless access networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

5G mmWave RF Semiconductors

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Millimeter-Wave (mmWave) ICs & Beamforming ICs (HDAHAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA), RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA), Frequency Synthesis: PLL/VCO, LO & Clocking ICs (HDAHAMAF)

Keywords

• MmWave semiconductor chips
• 5G RF chipsets
• Phased array antennas
• Smart repeater systems
• Beamforming software

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Semiconductor Component Sales: Movandi generates revenue through the sale of proprietary RF chipsets, beamformer ICs, up/down converter ICs, quadrature modulators/demodulators, and synthesizer ICs. These are sold to OEM partners and directly to network equipment manufacturers.
2. Phased Array Antenna Module Sales: Sale of integrated PAAM products (MVBX265-32, MVBX285-32, MVBX390-32) that combine multiple ICs into complete antenna solutions for 5G applications.
3. Smart Repeater Reference Design Licensing: Movandi provides reference designs and technology to partners (Doosan, FRTek, WNC, Airfide, Ubicquia) who manufacture and sell smart repeaters. This generates revenue through technology licensing and component supply relationships.
4. Software and Cloud Services: BeamX software-defined beam networking technology with cloud control capabilities. May include ongoing software licensing and cloud service fees for network management and optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Movandi designs and sells millimeter wave (mmWave) RF semiconductor chipsets, integrated phased array antenna modules (PAAM), and BeamXR/BeamX software-defined beam networking technology for 5G, satellite communications, and fixed wireless access. Products include beamformer ICs, up/down converter ICs, quadrature modulators/demodulators, and synthesizer ICs supporting 24/26/28/39 GHz and 60 GHz, sold directly to operators and through OEM partners manufacturing smart repeaters, small cells, RU, FWA, and CPE equipment.

Product overview

Movandi is a semiconductor and systems innovator providing a comprehensive suite of mmWave (millimeter wave) RF technologies for 5G, satellite communications, and fixed wireless access. The product portfolio centers on BeamXR smart repeater technology and BeamX software-defined beam networking, supported by a complete RF front-end chipset family including beamformer ICs (MV2650, MV2850, MV3950, MV6055), up-down converter ICs, quadrature modulator/demodulators, and synthesizer ICs (MV3554, MV3504). The company also offers Phased Array Antenna Modules (PAAM) including MVBX265-32, MVBX285-32, and MVBX390-32 for different frequency bands. These components are designed to work together as a complete system solution, with reference platforms for user equipment (CPE, mobile devices), smart repeaters (indoor, outdoor, mobile), and infrastructure (Open-RAN RUs, small cells). The technology supports all major 3GPP mmWave spectrum bands: n258 (24/26 GHz), n257/n261 (28 GHz), n260 (39 GHz), and 60 GHz for unlicensed operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BeamXR Smart Repeater Technology Proprietary smart repeater technology that solves 5G mmWave deployment challenges by speeding up deployment, extending range, enhancing coverage, penetrating physical barriers in indoor, outdoor, and mobile environments, and reducing capital and operating expense. Powers smart repeaters built by Movandi's OEM partners (Doosan, FRTek, WNC, Ubicquia, Airfide) and is targeted at telecom operators deploying mmWave networks.
• BeamX Software Defined Beam Networking (SDBN) Cloud-controlled software-defined beam networking technology enabling remotely programmed beam forming and steering to optimize continuous 5G coverage. Includes mesh networking, AI/ML behavior modeling, and mesh network control, supporting both terrestrial mmWave and LEO satellite links. Sold to telecom operators and OEM partners.
• RF Chipsets Complete RF front-end silicon family from antenna to processor interface with multi-beam/polarization for capacity expansion. Includes beamformer ICs, up/down converter ICs, quadrature modulator/demodulator ICs, and synthesizer ICs manufactured in bulk CMOS. Targeted at OEMs, ODMs, and network equipment manufacturers building 5G mmWave systems.
• Phased Array Antenna Modules (PAAM) Integrated phased array antenna modules providing simultaneous multi-beam/polarization support with fast beam switching and modular architecture. Complete family supports all 5G mmWave bands including n258 (24/26 GHz), n257/n261 (28 GHz), n260 (39 GHz), and 60 GHz unlicensed. Targeted at OEMs building small cells, RU, FWA, repeaters, and CPE.
• MV2650 Front-End Beamformer Industry-leading fully integrated transmit/receive beamformer IC supporting four dual-polarization antenna channels for 26 GHz phased array applications in the 3GPP n258 band (24.25–27.5 GHz). Sold to OEMs building 5G mmWave infrastructure.
• MV2653 Up-Down Converter IC Fully integrated dual-beam wideband IF up/downconverter IC for 26 GHz phased array applications supporting the n258 band with receive and transmit segments. Sold to OEMs building 5G mmWave infrastructure.
• MV2613 Up-Down Converter IC Fully integrated dual-beam quadrature modulator/demodulator IC for 26 GHz phased array applications supporting the 3GPP n258 band. Sold to OEMs building 5G mmWave infrastructure.
• MV2850 Front-End Beamformer Industry-leading fully integrated transmit/receive beamformer IC supporting four dual-polarization antenna channels for 28 GHz phased array applications in the 3GPP n257 band (26.5–29.5 GHz). Sold to OEMs building 5G mmWave infrastructure.
• MV2853 Up-Down Converter IC Fully integrated dual-beam wideband IF up/downconverter IC for 28 GHz phased array applications supporting the n257 band. Sold to OEMs building 5G mmWave infrastructure.
• MV2813 Up-Down Converter IC Fully integrated dual-beam quadrature modulator/demodulator IC for 28 GHz phased array applications supporting the n257 band. Sold to OEMs building 5G mmWave infrastructure.
• MV3950 Front-End Beamformer Industry-leading fully integrated transmit/receive beamformer IC supporting four dual-polarization antenna channels for 39 GHz phased array applications in the 3GPP n260 band (37–40 GHz). Sold to OEMs building 5G mmWave infrastructure.
• MV3953 Up-Down Converter IC Fully integrated dual-beam wideband IF up/down converter IC for 39 GHz phased array applications supporting the n260 band. Sold to OEMs building 5G mmWave infrastructure.
• MV3913 Up-Down Converter IC Fully integrated dual-beam quadrature modulator/demodulator IC for 39 GHz phased array applications supporting the n260 band. Sold to OEMs building 5G mmWave infrastructure.
• MV6055 Beamformer IC Newest transmit/receive beamformer IC with integrated up/down-converters supporting eight dual-polarization antenna channels for 60 GHz phased array applications. Supports the 57.24–70.20 GHz band for unlicensed 5G systems and is 5GNR-U/WiGig/802.11ad/802.11ay compliant. Sold to OEMs building 60 GHz infrastructure.
• MV3554 Synthesizer IC Fully integrated 4-output PLL-based synthesizer IC supporting 24, 26, 28 GHz or 39 GHz 5G radios with fractional-N or integer-N synthesizer modes, 256 QAM 5G NR support, and dual-band operation. Sold to OEMs building 5G mmWave radios.
• MV3504 Synthesizer IC Fully integrated 4-output PLL-based synthesizer IC supporting 24 GHz, 26 GHz, 28 GHz or 39 GHz 5G radios. Sold to OEMs building 5G mmWave radios.
• MVBX265-32 Phased Array Antenna Module Fully integrated, compact, low-power phased array antenna module for 5G millimeter wave systems operating in the n258 24.25–27.5 GHz 3GPP frequency band. Provides baseline design enabling fast launch for 5G products including small-cells, RU, FWA, repeaters, and CPE. Sold to OEMs and system integrators.
• MVBX285-32 Phased Array Antenna Module Fully integrated, compact, low-power phased array antenna module for 5G millimeter wave systems operating in the n257 26.5–29.5 GHz 3GPP frequency band. Sold to OEMs and system integrators.
• MVBX390-32 Phased Array Antenna Module Fully integrated, compact, low-power phased array antenna module for 5G millimeter wave systems operating in the n260 37–40 GHz 3GPP frequency band. Sold to OEMs and system integrators.
• 5G mmWave Reference Platforms Complete reference platforms including user equipment (fixed-wireless CPE, mobile hotspots, mobile handsets), smart repeaters powered by BeamXR technology for indoor/outdoor solutions, and infrastructure solutions including Open-RAN RUs, integrated small cells, and licensed reference designs. Sold to OEMs, ODMs, and operators as pre-validated design starting points.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28GHz coverage expanded from 33% to 99% in Tokyo urban deployment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• QualcommflagshipTechnology or IntegrationMovandi and Qualcomm partner to expand 5G mmWave adoption. The combination of Qualcomm FSM 5G RAN platforms and Movandi BeamXR smart repeaters enables expanded 5G mmWave adoption with increased flexibility in operator deployments. Partnership includes technology collaboration and joint go-to-market.
• KyoceraflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKyocera collaborated with Movandi to develop wireless relay technology using Movandi's mmWave RF chipsets, phased-array antenna and software technology. Kyocera developed new millimeter-wave repeaters that achieved 99% coverage expansion in Tokyo field trials. Partnership enabled cost-effective deployment without fiber backhaul.
• Doosan CorporationcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDoosan uses Movandi's technology to manufacture 5G antenna modules supporting Korean carriers and U.S./Japanese frequency bands. Partnership involves triband module development for overseas market expansion including China, Europe and United States.
• FRTekcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFRTek uses Movandi semiconductors and antenna modules for PrimAer smart repeaters with patented fiber cascading technology. FRTek repeaters support 24/26 GHz, 28 GHz and 39 GHz spectrum bands and are deployed globally with tier-1 5G operators including Verizon.
• Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerWNC partnered with Movandi to deliver single-box, dual-band 5G mmWave smart repeaters for enterprise private networks and indoor applications. WNC uses Movandi's dual-band 28 GHz and 39 GHz BeamXR chipsets.
• UbicquiacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUbicquia and Movandi partnered to deliver smart repeaters mounted on LED streetlights, expanding mmWave coverage in urban areas. This solution reduces total cost of ownership by 80% and can be installed in 15 minutes using existing streetlight infrastructure.
• Airfide NetworksminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMovandi and Airfide co-developed a repeater mesh solution for indoor/outdoor environments, expanding mmWave coverage while preserving signal quality using cloud AI software for dynamic propagation routing optimization.
• MavenirminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMovandi and Mavenir joined forces on 5G mmWave Open RAN solution powering the first smart city in Thailand, combining Movandi's RF technology with Mavenir's Open RAN platform.
• KDDIflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKDDI collaborated with Kyocera using Movandi technology to develop wireless relay technology that expanded 28GHz coverage from 33% to 99% in Tokyo's Nishi-Shinjuku district. This partnership demonstrated Movandi technology's effectiveness in real-world urban deployments.
• Rakuten MobilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRakuten Mobile deployed Movandi's 5G mmWave smart repeaters to expand network coverage across Japan, representing a major commercial deployment of Movandi technology.
• VerizonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerizon partnered with Movandi for mmWave deployment, deploying Movandi 5G mmWave smart active repeaters. Verizon has conducted field trials demonstrating Movandi technology achieving 2.7 Gbps throughput and 1.5 Gbps in vehicles.
• TSMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationTSMC manufactures Movandi's chips using bulk CMOS technology. Movandi has demonstrated 5G mmWave Large 300+ Antenna Array using TSMC Bulk CMOS Technology for infrastructure applications.
• National Semiconductor Hub (NSH)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovandi partnered with Saudi Arabia's National Semiconductor Hub as part of the NTDP 'Relocate' initiative. NSH integrates Movandi's RFIC technologies into the Kingdom's semiconductor value chain, bridging US innovation with MENA markets.
• Oman Investment Authority (OIA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIA, through ITHCA Group, invested $20 million in Movandi to establish operations in Oman, create a National Innovation Center, and support Oman Vision 2040's goal of developing a domestic semiconductor ecosystem.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors11 records

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