Braid

Braid

FintechEmbedded ConnectivityB2B📍 Netherlands

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.

Total raised
Undisclosed
across 2 rounds
Latest round
Series A
Oct 29, 2026
Known investors
2
led by Octopus Ventures
Press coverage
3
outlets tracked

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Funding history

  1. 2
    $38 millionSeries AOct 29, 2026

    Led by Octopus Ventures

    Announcement ↗
  2. 1
    €34.13Oct 29, 2026
    Announcement ↗

Founder

Jignesh Dave
Jignesh Dave

Investors in Braid

Backers from this company's tracked funding rounds.

  • OOctopus VenturesLead investorVC firm
  • KKPN VenturesVC firm

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