Bristol-based Blu Wireless Technology Limited secures £2.7m for mmWave networking hardware

Developing and licensing millimeter-wave (mmWave) wireless technology is the core focus of Blu Wireless Technology Limited. The Bristol company, incorporated in 2009, has secured an estimated £2.7m in a funding round that closed recently (allotment date July 2026, filing date August 2026). This is the total capital raised by the business during the current year.

The equipment produced by the firm includes digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for resilient networks in 5G telecom infrastructure, smart city environments, and connected vehicles. These products provide fibre-like speeds for high-speed rail connectivity and secure military communications. The company handles the entire process from chip design to final system implementation, offering both System IP building blocks and complete end-to-end offerings.

Financial records for the year ended 31 December 2024 show the business recorded a £13.8m loss. While latest accounts indicate an employee count of 51,000, LinkedIn data suggests a workforce of 49 people. The company maintains a global presence and utilizes a fit and forget approach for its installations.