What RunEL does

RunEL (legal entity RunEL NGMT Ltd.) is a private Israeli 5G infrastructure company headquartered in Rishon Lezion, founded in 2015 by Dr. Zion Hadad — the inventor of OFDMA and former Runcom CEO — together with Runcom veterans. The company designs a distributed 5G Radio Access Network platform branded Sparq2025P, described as a software-defined, AI-ready "5G Network in a Box" targeting macro, micro, and small cell deployments. The platform is built around three proprietary technology pillars: the Sparq-2025-3 in-house System on Chip, the Sparq-2025-SRU Smart Radio Unit (featuring 3.5GHz/28GHz beamforming phased array, FPGA-based HW acceleration on 16nm, and O-RAN option 7.2 PHY split), and an optional Integrated MEC (I-MEC) module for mobile edge computing.

The core technical differentiator is an embedded AI/ML scheduler that combines sub-nanosecond Time-of-Arrival measurement (cm-level UE positioning accuracy) with proprietary reinforcement-learning-based SON and CoMP capabilities, designed to deliver deterministic low-latency performance for URLLC, eMBB, and mMTC use cases including V2X, remote surgery, automated factories, and AR/VR. The platform is compliant with 3GPP Rel-15/Rel-16 and ITU IMT-2020 requirements and integrates with Amarisoft's software-defined O-RAN engine to deliver a turnkey automation stack.

RunEL monetizes through a mix of 5G hardware sales (SRU and platform components), software platform licensing of the Sparq2025P software stack (including the AI/ML scheduler and edge computing capabilities), and professional services for network design and optimization. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales — led by Executive VP Israel Kofman — targeting telecom operators and enterprises deploying private 5G networks, with all engagements initiated through expert consultations rather than published pricing. No funding rounds, named customers, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

RunEL

Legal name

RunEL NGMT Ltd.

Website

https://runel.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RunEL is a private Israeli 5G infrastructure company that designs a distributed 5G RAN platform (Sparq2025P), an in-house 5G SoC, and a Smart Radio Unit with embedded AI/ML scheduling, serving telecom operators and enterprises deploying private 5G networks for URLLC and industrial use cases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

5G RAN Infrastructure

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private LTE/5G Network Operators & Managed Services (HDAIAGAA), Virtualized EPC/5GC Core (vEPC/v5GC) (HDAFANAD), Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD), Edge-Integrated Private Connectivity (MEC + Private 5G/Wi‑Fi) (HDAIAGAE)

Keywords

• 5G RAN platform
• Distributed radio access
• O-RAN infrastructure
• 5G system on chip
• Mobile edge computing

Headquarters

HQ city

Rishon Le Zion

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 5G Hardware Sales: Sale of Sparq-2025-SRU Smart Radio Units and Sparq2025P platform components including DU, CU, and Core infrastructure for private and public 5G network deployments.
2. Software Platform Licensing: Licensing of Sparq2025P software-defined platform including AI/ML scheduler, network management, and edge computing capabilities for enterprise 5G deployments.
3. Professional Services: Expert consultation and deployment services for tailored 5G solutions, including network analysis, architecture design, and continuous optimization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RunEL develops and sells the Sparq2025P distributed 5G RAN platform, a software-defined "5G Network in a Box" that pairs with the Sparq-2025-SRU Smart Radio Unit powered by the proprietary Sparq-2025-3 System on Chip. The platform integrates an ML-based scheduler, sub-nanosecond Time-of-Arrival positioning, O-RAN option 7.2 PHY split, and optional Integrated MEC to deliver URLLC, eMBB, and mMTC services for telecom operators and enterprises deploying private 5G networks.

Product overview

RunEL offers a unified 5G RAN platform portfolio anchored by the Sparq2025P (also called Sparq2025P Platform or Sparq-2025-P) - a software-defined distributed 5G Radio Access Network platform known as '5G Network in a Box'. This core platform integrates with the Sparq-2025-SRU (Smart Radio Unit), which is powered by the proprietary Sparq-2025-3 System on Chip. The Sparq2025P platform includes an optional Integrated MEC (I-MEC) module for mobile edge computing. Together, these products form an end-to-end 3GPP-compliant gNB solution supporting URLLC, eMBB, and mMTC services for both indoor and outdoor deployments across macro, micro, and small cell configurations. The platform features embedded wireless AI/ML for MAC scheduling, beam management, and self-organizing network capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sparq2025P: Software-defined 5G RAN platform providing distributed architecture for indoor and outdoor coverage using macro, micro, and small cell configurations.
• Sparq-2025-SRU
• Sparq-2025-3 SoC

Quantifiable outcome

• Sub-nanosecond Time-of-Arrival measurement accuracy with 1cm UE positioning precision
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AmarisoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAmarisoft provides software-defined O-RAN engine that integrates with RunEL's Sparq2025P platform, providing a turnkey automation stack ready for immediate deployment. This integration combines RunEL's hardware and PHY layer innovation with Amarisoft's SDR (Software Defined Radio) technology for end-to-end 5G network solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Fibocom: Fibocom designs wireless modules and 5G/4G connectivity solutions for IoT and industrial applications. Its chip-to-module stack targeting industrial IoT 5G connectivity overlaps with RunEL's industrial and IoT use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Qualcomm: Qualcomm is a global leader in cellular and wireless connectivity chipsets, including 5G modems and RAN platforms. Its 5G RAN platforms (e.g., FSM 5G small cells) overlap with RunEL's Sparq-2025-3 SoC and RAN offering, but at vastly larger scale.
• Nokia: Nokia is a major 5G RAN incumbent with its AnyRAN approach and AirScale portfolio. It competes with RunEL in 5G RAN and O-RAN, but Nokia also benefits from multi-RAT product breadth and global services.
• Ericsson: Ericsson is one of the dominant global 5G RAN vendors supplying carrier-grade macro and small cell equipment. RunEL competes in the same 5G RAN market, but Ericsson offers a much broader portfolio and deeper carrier relationships.

Direct peers

• Mavenir: Mavenir is a leading independent provider of cloud-native Open RAN software for 4G and 5G, directly competing with RunEL in O-RAN-aligned 5G RAN software. Both vendors target operators seeking alternatives to traditional RAN incumbents.
• JMA Wireless: JMA Wireless offers private 5G, CBRS, and RAN solutions for stadiums, enterprises, and industrial customers. Its private 5G focus and venue/campus deployment model directly overlap with RunEL's target segments.
• Celona: Celona specializes in private 5G networking for enterprises, with an integrated platform targeting industrial automation, healthcare, and logistics. It competes head-to-head with RunEL in the enterprise private 5G segment.
• Parallel Wireless: Parallel Wireless is an Open RAN vendor offering 2G/3G/4G/5G solutions across macro and small cell form factors. It competes with RunEL's distributed 5G RAN platform in the carrier-grade O-RAN space.
• Airspan Networks: Airspan is a US-based provider of 4G and 5G RAN solutions including small cells, macro, and private network equipment. Its product portfolio and target market (carriers and private 5G enterprises) closely mirror RunEL's Sparq2025P positioning.

Others

• Amarisoft: Amarisoft is a software-defined O-RAN engine provider that has integrated with RunEL's Sparq2025P platform. As a technology partner and ecosystem participant in the same 5G/Open RAN stack, Amarisoft is a direct adjacency relevant to RunEL's go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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