CityFibre
It builds and operates full-fibre broadband infrastructure in the UK as an alternative to BT’s Openreach network.
Overview
CityFibre is a UK digital infrastructure company focused on full-fibre broadband networks. Its platform is positioned to compete with BT’s Openreach, targeting the fixed-line connectivity market with alternative fibre infrastructure. The company raised a reported £900 million, or about $1.2 billion, in an undisclosed round in July 2026. The financing underscores investor backing for challengers seeking to expand fibre network capacity and compete with the UK’s incumbent broadband infrastructure provider.
Funding History
CityFibre Said to Raise £900 Million to Challenge BT’s Openreach
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much has CityFibre raised in total?
- CityFibre has raised a total of $1.2B across 1 funding round.
- What does CityFibre do?
- CityFibre is a UK digital infrastructure company focused on full-fibre broadband networks. Its platform is positioned to compete with BT’s Openreach, targeting the fixed-line connectivity market with alternative fibre infrastructure. The company raised a reported £900 million, or about $1.2 billion, in an undisclosed round in July 2026. The financing underscores investor backing for challengers seeking to expand fibre network capacity and compete with the UK’s incumbent broadband infrastructure provider.
- Where is CityFibre headquartered?
- CityFibre is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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