Telecommunications

Airalo soars higher with $220M funding, reaches unicorn status

July 15, 2025
Image from Airalo

Soaring, flying… Singapore-founded eSIM provider Airalo just raised $220M, bringing its valuation to over $1B. 

Investor check. CVC, through its CVC Asia Fund VI, led the round. Meanwhile, Peak XV Partners and Antler Elevate also joined in. 

  • CVC contributed $185M. 
  • Airalo raised a $60M Series B back in 2023. 

🍍Scaling fast

Founded in 2019, Airalo sells eSIMs with low-cost data bundles that can help you get connectivity across the globe.

  • You can purchase and manage your data packages through their app.  
  • Airalo now serves over 200M travelers across over 200 destinations. 

For business travel. The company is scaling Airalo for Business, an enterprise platform that helps companies manage global connectivity for their teams.

✈️ For global connectivity

They’ll use the $$$ to enhance user support, develop new products, and ensure better value for money. 

  • New features soon? They’ve got a new app experience and unlimited data plans coming soon.
  • Oh, and they’re also launching dedicated data, text, and voice packages in select locations.

Get 10% off all your Airalo eSIMs with our code “BACKSCOOP10” or the link here

New user? You’re in luck. Get 15% your first Airalo eSIM with the code “BACKSCOOP15” or the link here.

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