The problem

By 2030, it’s expected that the number of connected consumer devices (not just smart phones but any smart connected/IoT device) will reach 17 billion. 

Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), like Airalo and Nomad, are seizing a huge opportunity here to increase connectivity demand and reach a long tail of the market that telcos otherwise struggle to reach. Hundreds of these platforms have popped up in recent years, and the MVNO market is predicted to reach $117 billion by 2028. 

These resellers are currently leveraging roaming connectivity, rather than local connectivity, meaning significant revenue losses for telco providers. Moreover, roaming connectivity is more expensive, slower, and less legally compliant than local connectivity. Being able to tap into local connectivity would allow telcos to recapture much lost revenue, while also opening up new markets—a real win-win.

The team

Robinson Nouveau (CEO & co-founder)

Robinson is a second-time founder with experience in the telco sector. He spent three years at Vodafone, managing the extension of their local access network in 35 countries around the world. Prior to Bondio, he founded SquadPal, a ‘Chief Happiness Officer as a Service’ helping remote employees remain engaged and connected.

Harshit Jain (CTO & co-founder)

Harshit brings deep technical experience to Bondio, having previously worked on telco APIs at Plivo. It’s his second time working with Robinson, having founded SquadPal together in 2021. Prior to this, he held various engineering roles at Amazon and Visa.

What they're looking to get out of the programme

• Opportunity to leverage Founders Factory’s & Deutsche Telekom's network

• Get hands-on support from FF’s venture builders and team of operators to brainstorm ideas

• Benefit from the FF's ecosystem of founders and portfolio of companies for literally anything