Airalo

Airalo

Marketplace for eSIMs for travelers

About Airalo

Simplify's Rating
Why Airalo is rated
C
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$71.3M

Headquarters

Delaware

Founded

2019

Overview

Airalo offers eSIM solutions that allow users to activate cellular plans digitally without needing a physical SIM card. Their main service is a marketplace where travelers can buy eSIMs for over 190 countries at local rates, helping them avoid high international roaming costs. The platform is designed for international travelers, digital nomads, and business professionals, providing them with the convenience of local data plans without the hassle of changing SIM cards. Airalo partners with local telecom providers to offer these data plans, which users can browse and purchase through the Airalo app or website. The company generates revenue from the sale of eSIMs and benefits from repeat customers who need to top up or buy new eSIMs for different locations. Airalo's goal is to provide a cost-effective and convenient solution for global connectivity, making it a strong competitor in the telecommunications market.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for eSIMs as more devices become eSIM-compatible.
  • Partnerships with fintech companies expand Airalo's reach and service offerings.
  • Rising digital nomadism increases demand for flexible connectivity solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Entry of Firsty with unique pricing could attract budget-conscious travelers.
  • Partnership with TNG Digital may increase competition in Southeast Asia.
  • Dependency on third-party fintech platforms poses risks if partnerships face disruptions.

What makes Airalo unique

  • Airalo offers eSIMs for 190+ countries, providing extensive global coverage.
  • The company partners with local telecom providers to offer affordable local rates.
  • Airalo's digital SIM solutions eliminate the need for physical SIM cards.

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Funding

Total Funding

$71.3M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

11%
MENAFN
Mar 12th, 2025
Airalo Selects Sourcecode As AOR

( MENAFN - PRovoke) NEW YORK - Airalo, among the world's largest eSIM stores, has appointed SourceCode Communications as its agency of record.

About World News
Mar 3rd, 2025
Touch 'n Go eWallet now offers Travel eSIM with instant activation

From the looks of it, TNG Digital is teaming up with Airalo for its Travel eSIM offering.

Alertify
Dec 17th, 2024
J:Com partners Airalo for overseas eSIM services

In response to long-standing requests from customers who wish to use data communications overseas, Alertify has partnered with Airalo to provide this service.

PR Newswire
Nov 19th, 2024
"Cómo La Itinerancia Casi Nos Roba La Navidad" - La Divertida Campaña Publicitaria Navideña De Airalo Protagonizada Por Conan O'Brien Como Papá Noel

El anuncio comienza con una escena tradicional: Papá Noel saliendo de una chimenea en Nochebuena, listo para dejar los regalos. Pero cuando se pone a trabajar, suena una notificación en su teléfono, que le informa que debe abonar más de $1,000,000 en tarifas de itinerancia por su viaje alrededor del mundo.Cuando Papá Noel está haciendo las maletas para irse, aparece una niña pícara y malhablada. Le cuenta sobre Airalo, un proveedor global de tarjetas eSIM que mantiene a los viajeros conectados en todo el mundo sin gastar mucho dinero. Con el ánimo arriba y un plan de tarjetas eSIM de Airalo a su favor, Papá Noel puede continuar con su ruta de entrega de regalos navideños, sin correr el riesgo de pagar tarifas de itinerancia. ¡La Navidad se ha salvado!"Las tarifas de itinerancia en las fiestas son peores que encontrar carbón en tus calcetines", señaló un representante de Airalo. "El cómico papel de Conan O'Brien como Papá Noel en Cómo la itinerancia casi nos roba la Navidad representa esa preocupación navideña que todos tenemos, demostrando que incluso Papá Noel no es inmune a las tarifas

PR Newswire
Nov 19th, 2024
"How Roaming Almost Stole Christmas" - Airalo'S Hilarious Holiday Ad Campaign Starring Conan O'Brien As Santa Claus

"Holiday roaming fees are worse than finding coal in your stocking." Post thisThe ad opens on a traditional scene: Santa emerging from a chimney on Christmas Eve, ready to deliver presents. But as he's getting to work, a notification rings from his phone, alerting that he's racked up over $1,000,000 in roaming fees for his around-the-world journey.As Santa is packing up to leave, a precocious, foul-mouthed little girl appears. She tells him about Airalo, a global eSIM provider that keeps travelers connected worldwide without breaking the bank. With his spirits lifted and an eSIM plan from Airalo in tow, Santa is free to continue along his holiday delivery route, no longer at risk of roaming fees. Christmas is saved!"Holiday roaming fees are worse than finding coal in your stocking," said an Airalo representative. "Conan O'Brien's hilarious take on Santa in How Roaming Almost Stole Christmas brings to life that holiday worry we all carry with us, showing that even Santa isn't immune to fees

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