Telna, described as the world’s largest travel eSIM enablement platform, has announced a 100 million dollar investment fund aimed at accelerating global adoption of digital-first, direct-to-consumer travel eSIM brands and applications.
The fund, the first dedicated solely to the travel eSIM sector, will support mobile virtual network operators, emerging Super Apps and connectivity providers seeking rapid expansion in the digital mobile market.
Gregory Gundelfinger, founder and chief executive officer of Telna, said the fund goes beyond financial backing by allowing mobile virtual network operators to become strategically aligned with the platform. He emphasized deeper technical and commercial integration would enable partners to build differentiated products and deliver unique connectivity experiences.
The initiative arrives as the eSIM ecosystem expands rapidly, with new companies reaching scale faster than traditional telecommunications models previously allowed. Telna said several funding initiatives are already underway, signaling strong early market interest.
The fund will provide growth capital, partnership programmes and acquisition opportunities to innovative travel connectivity providers, regional mobile virtual network operators and Super Apps. Resources will help companies establish differentiated regional market niches, launch co-branded campaigns and engage consumers directly.
The investment will focus on strategic mergers and acquisitions to unify the global travel eSIM ecosystem, growth capital and credit facilities for eSIM brands, partnership programmes for mobile operators entering digital roaming markets, marketing and co-branded initiatives, and regional expansion to strengthen global travel corridors.
The first phase will prioritize mobile virtual network operators and travel eSIM applications offering instant, borderless roaming without physical SIM cards. Funding will support joint ventures with Super Apps, including co-branded promotions, loyalty programmes and integrated app experiences designed to accelerate user adoption.
Beneficiaries will leverage Telna’s global telecommunications infrastructure, application programming interfaces and data platforms to scale rapidly across regions and vertical markets. The company will continue serving as core telecom infrastructure provider while partners focus on consumer engagement, application development and artificial intelligence driven services.
Telna currently distributes millions of travel eSIMs monthly, accounting for approximately five percent of global roaming traffic. The company recently launched its Universal eSIM, allowing travelers to use a single prepaid eSIM across all countries with regional top-ups, eliminating the need for destination-specific eSIMs.
Michael Neuman, chairman of Telna, described the fund as a catalyst for the next phase of digital roaming. He stated the market for prepaid roaming is growing rapidly and digital travel connectivity is becoming the global standard.
Telna has invited travel eSIM companies, mobile virtual network operator providers, mobile operators, online travel platforms, Super Apps and digital roaming innovators to submit expressions of interest for collaboration, investment or acquisition. Interested parties can contact the company at [email protected].
The fund launch follows Telna receiving an undisclosed investment from Gemspring Capital in December. The Toronto-based company employs between 51 and 200 people globally and integrates with over 800 telecom carriers in 200 countries.
