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Braid raises $38.0M Series A (Oct 2026)

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Mobile connectivity startup Braid raises $38 million from Octopus Ventures; here's how it plans to use the funding - Livemint

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Braid, formerly Next Communications, is a startup that provides an API to embed mobile connectivity into bank and airline apps. It connects to over 600 carriers in over 200 countries, enabling businesses to offer SIM and eSIM connectivity and branded storefronts without extensive engineering. The company has raised $38 million in Series A funding to fuel international expansion, carrier network growth, and infrastructure development.

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Mobile connectivity startup Braid raises $38 million from Octopus Ventures; here's how it plans to use the funding  Livemint

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Jignesh Dave
Jignesh Dave
Investors · 2
Octopus VenturesLead
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KPN Ventures
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