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Who We Are

CloudExtel is India’s first full-stack Network as a Service (NaaS) provider offering digital infrastructure services such as Small Cell Hosting, Fiber to the Home (FTTH), Intra-City Fiber, & Virtualized Networks. We cater to telecom operators, internet service providers, data centers, enterprises & large content providers to address the challenges emerging from the hypergrowth of data consumption in India.

With our pioneering neutral host network solutions, we are enabling the densification of 4G networks & accelerating the transition to 5G networks. We own & operate networks that address critical points of network stress, facilitate sharing, & adopt emerging heterogeneous network technologies.

In 2023, Macquarie Capital, the corporate advisory, capital markets, & principal investment arm of Macquarie Group, and Advencap, a strategic investor in digital infrastructure, acquired a majority stake in CloudExtel to enhance our portfolio of services. In 2024, we secured our first external debt from NIIF Infrastructure Finance Ltd. & Aditya Birla Finance Ltd.

CloudExtel is associated with the Neutral Host & Infra Sharing Project Group at Telecom Infra Project (TIP) which aims to promote innovative business models, in collaboration amongst a broad set of stakeholders, to accelerate neutral host connectivity solutions. We are also one of the associate members of the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA), which represents India’s digital infrastructure players that develop, build, own, & operate the nation’s wireless infrastructure.

With a strong backing of institutional investors, CloudExtel is on the path to Reinventing Digital Infrastructure connectivity in India, with enhanced coverage, capacity & speed.

Why CloudExtel

Commitment to
Excellence

Our advanced skills and expertise redefine networking and NaaS solutions, setting new standards of commitment and excellence in the industry.

Customer Centric

We don’t just understand your pain points; we anticipate them. Our solutions are designed with your satisfaction in mind.

Innovative

Staying ahead of industry trends, we continuously develop new services that keep you at the cutting edge of technology.

Value Driven

We help you manage your network growth efficiently, keeping costs down while performance scales up.

Scalability

We leverage our extensive operational experience to provide scalable services, ensuring that as your needs grow, we grow with you.

People

At CloudExtel, we believe in a culture where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired. We nurture growth by valuing every voice.

Our Legacy

Founded in 2014 as a Dark Fiber leasing company in South Mumbai, CloudExtel has rapidly grown into India’s premier full-stack NaaS provider. We've partnered with industry giants like Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Tata Communications, Sify Technologies, and more, demonstrating our expertise and commitment to excellence.

After the launch of 3G services, the brisk expansion of the telecom industry and the demand for high-speed internet connectivity provided an opportunity for our parent company BGCL (Bombay Gas Company Ltd.) to leverage its gas pipeline infrastructure to deploy Fiber Optic cables inside the cast-iron pipes. CloudExtel was at the forefront of that project and undertook the task with precision and expertise.

The Journey

Our Team

Kunal Bajaj

Kunal Bajaj

CEO & Co-Founder

Vishal S Raghuvanshi

Vishal S Raghuvanshi

Chief Operating Officer

Deepak Saxena

Deepak Saxena

EVP - Wireline Operations

Balkishan Chandak

Balkishan Chandak

Chief Financial Officer

Shashank Goenka

Shashank Goenka

SVP - Business Development & Sales

Rashmin Vyawahare

Rashmin Vyawahare

SVP - Strategy & BIS

Yash Upadhyay

Yash Upadhyay

VP - Network Planning & Technology

Shubha S. Karra

Shubha S. Karra

VP - General Counsel & Head of Risk

Rahul Nair

Rahul Nair

VP - HR & Admin

Our Board Members

Ashish Jalan

Ashish Jalan

Ivan Varughese

Ivan Varughese

Kunal Bajaj

Kunal Bajaj

Maheep Jain

Maheep Jain

Naveen Chopra

Naveen Chopra

Niel Schoeman

Niel Schoeman

Oliver Bradley

Oliver Bradley

Richard Tunstall

Richard Tunstall