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Kolet is a Paris-based provider of eSIM solutions for international travelers across 190+ countries. The company has raised €14 million, including a €9 million Series A in June 2025, with €1 million non-dilutive funding, and attracted over 300,000 travelers. Operating a B2B2C model, Kolet partners with Air France, Kiwi.com, and achieved B Corp certification in January 2026 with a 99.7 B Impact Score. Its investors and board members include Peter Kern (former Expedia Group CEO) and Jon Gieselman (former Apple VP of Marketing). Kolet was founded in January 2024 by Eduardo Ronzano, Anne-Carole Cöen, Jérémy Gotteland, and Mehdi Chraibi. Its business model centers on kolet negotiates wholesale data rates with carrier partners in 180+ countries, then sells travel eSIM packages to end users through partnerships with travel industry players. The company also generates revenue through its B2B2C partnerships with airlines and travel platforms.
Kolet has raised $15.5M across 2 funding rounds.
Kolet has raised $15.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Kolet is a French technology startup that provides an app-based eSIM service for travelers, offering intuitive, affordable, and reliable global connectivity without roaming fees or physical SIM hassles.[1][2][3] It serves international travelers by solving the problem of expensive roaming bills and unreliable data access abroad, with plans starting at €3.99 for 1GB in Europe and features like easy top-ups and a single eSIM for multiple countries.[2][3] As a B Corp pending company, Kolet emphasizes eco-friendly and socially responsible connectivity, aiming to bridge the digital divide for over 2 billion people without internet access by enabling data donations in the future; it has raised $5.5 million in funding and partnered with travel platforms like Resaneo and Ulysse.[2][3]
Kolet was founded in 2024 by four experienced French tech entrepreneurs: CEO Eduardo Ronzano (ex-KelDoc founder and Paris angel investor), CMO Anne-Carole Cöen (formerly at Swile, Frichti, and FreeNow), CTO Jérémy Gotteland (co-founder of Cajoo, acquired by Flink), and COO Mehdi Chraibi (ex-Millicom and Orange).[3] The team, hailing from France, Spain, and Morocco with telecom and scale-up backgrounds, conceived the idea during their own travels, recognizing eSIM's potential to simplify global connectivity.[2][3] Early traction came from revenue-sharing deals with travel agencies Resaneo and Ulysse, plus $5.5 million (€5 million) in seed funding from VC firms Daphni and 9900 Capital, alongside travel industry advisers.[3]
Kolet rides the explosive growth of eSIM adoption, driven by smartphone ubiquity (e.g., iPhones supporting eSIM since 2018) and traveler demand for frictionless data amid rising global mobility.[3] Timing is ideal as post-pandemic travel surges and regulators push against carrier roaming gouging, positioning Kolet to democratize connectivity in a $10B+ market fragmented by complex providers.[2][3] It influences the ecosystem by partnering with booking platforms, fostering eSIM standards, and promoting responsible telecom—potentially accelerating industry shifts toward single-profile, multi-network eSIMs while addressing 2 billion people's internet gap.[2]
Kolet is poised to scale as proprietary eSIM tech matures, expanding partnerships and launching data donation features to solidify its "Robin Hood of telecom" ethos.[2][3] Trends like 5G proliferation, AI-optimized plans, and regulatory tailwinds for fair roaming will fuel growth, potentially evolving Kolet into a full-stack connectivity platform influencing traveler norms worldwide. From easing travel woes to global inclusion, Kolet exemplifies how eSIM innovation turns connectivity from hassle to effortless essential.[1][2]
Kolet has raised $15.5M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Series A in June 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | $10M Series A | Daphni | Inovia Capital, OMERS Ventures, Revolution Ventures, WIND Ventures, Erik Blachford | Announced |
| Mar 13, 2024 | $5.5M Seed | 9900 Capital, Daphni | Frederic Montagnon, Thibaud Elziere | Announced |
Kolet has raised $15.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Kolet's investors include Daphni, iNovia Capital, OMERS Ventures, Revolution Ventures, Wind Ventures, Erik Blachford, 9900 Capital, Frederic Montagnon, Thibaud Elziere.
