Skyroam is a Silicon Valley–based mobile technology company that invented the Virtual‑eSIM™ platform and operates a profitable international Wi‑Fi business. It delivers local mobile data via a proprietary network of over 200 carrier partners to Wi‑Fi hotspots and smartphones, having served millions of travelers in more than 130 countries. Its Skyroam Solis X established a new category as a global WiFi “Smartspot” combining global Wi‑Fi with advanced smart features. The SIMO Virtual eSIM platform can be embedded into phones, tablets, laptops and IoT devices, and Skyroam is integrating an SDK into 4G modem chips through partnerships, including work with MediaTek. The company is expanding beyond global Wi‑Fi into the smartphone and IoT sectors, citing a 2018 Virtual eSIM launch in Indonesia and a collaboration with Tecno Mobile to bring Virtual eSIM‑enabled phones to Africa. A recent U.S. court decision that issued a permanent injunction against competitor uCloudlink for willful patent infringement reinforces Skyroam’s IP position as it scales. Skyroam is a San Francisco-based provider of global mobile WiFi through patented virtual SIM (vSIM) technology embedded in mobile hotspots. Its vSIM delivers on-demand local wireless data via local carrier partnerships and enables unlimited mobile WiFi in 120+ countries. The company sells global hotspots through retail and airport shops (including Lufthansa Worldshop, Miles & More In-Flight, BluWire, InMotion Entertainment, Expansys), vending machines at select airports, and partners with Starwood Preferred Guest Hotels and Philippine Airlines. Skyroam’s vSIM also supports IoT, M2M, and wearables applications. Led by CEO Jing Liu, the company plans to strengthen products, expand engineering and research teams, and grow into more vertical markets globally. The business intends to accelerate deployment of its smart data platform and enhance its end-to-end service platform. Financially, the company has raised over $50M in total funding following the latest round. Skyroam, based in San Francisco, CA and led by CEO Jing Liu, offers a portable mobile hotspot that connects travelers to local carriers via patented virtual SIM (vSIM) technology. The device provides instant mobile Wi‑Fi in 65 countries and allows up to five devices to connect simultaneously. New users receive a device with five complimentary daypasses and can buy additional daypasses at $8 per day on a contract‑free, pay‑as‑you‑go basis. Skyroam aims to expand its global mobile data presence and grow channel distribution partnerships with travel agencies, airport retailers, airlines and device rental companies. It also licenses its vSIM technology to device manufacturers to broaden its reach. The product targets travelers who want to avoid roaming charges, unlocked phones, insecure public Wi‑Fi, metered data schemes, or local SIMs.

Total raised

$64M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series C

Latest activity

Sep 2019