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Gigs

YC W21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · 150 employees · Hiring · 7 known investors

Find your way into Gigs

1,206 people in our graph share verified history with the Gigs team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Jonas Vetterleunlockedknows Hermann Frank · together at Maastricht University (overlapped)
×2knows the team · via Rocket Internet
knows the team · via Università Bocconi
×8knows the team · via Y Combinator

Gigs provides a platform (Gigs OS) that enables tech brands and other companies to launch and operate their own mobile services without managing telecom infrastructure directly. The platform handles connectivity, compliance, billing, and customer support automation, allowing non-telecom brands like Revolut, Cash App, and Klarna to offer phone plans to their users.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSHR TechAPIAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Gigs was founded in 2020 by Hermann Frank and Dennis Bauer.

HFHermann Frank
Hermann FrankinCo-founder, CEOCo-founder and CEO of Gigs, a platform that enables non-telecom companies to offer mobile services to their users.
DBDennis Bauer
Dennis BauerinFounderCo-founder and president of Gigs, which provides a platform that enables tech brands and other companies to launch and operate mobile services without managing telecom infrastructure directly.

Investors · 7

Crane Venture PartnersLondon · $750K – $3M
Gradient VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
SpeedinvestVienna · $5M – $30M
Standard CapitalSan Francisco
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
BoxGroupreportedNew York · $1M
Ribbit Capitalreported · 2 sourcesPalo Alto · $100K – $15M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$73M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2023–2024

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Gigs went on to found or lead other companies.

Krishna VisvanathanSeed Investor & Board ObserverFounded CraneHermann FrankCo-founder, CEOFounded GigsDennis BauerFounderFounded GigsGlenn LurieStrategic AdvisorFounded Synchronoss

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Zipit Wireless121 shared keywordsZipit provides cloud-based platforms for cellular IoT connectivity management and subscription billing enablement, working with major carrier networks. It serves OEMs, including Fortune 500 companies and startups, to launch and manage connected device solutions with wireless connectivity.
Flolive75 shared keywordsfloLIVE is a global IoT network platform built by telecommunications and technology experts that enables intelligent device operations beyond basic connectivity. The company serves businesses managing distributed IoT operations through a single platform delivering low-latency performance and automated compliance.

Companies competing with Gigs for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Tide adds embedded 5G mobile plans for UK small firmsitbrief.co.uk · Mar 2026Sezzle Enters Mobile Plans With $29.99 Unlimited Offering - FinTech Weeklyfintechweekly.com · Feb 2026Revolut Mobile is £12.50/month for Unlimited everythingmobileindustryreview.com · Dec 2025Mobile services startup Gigs raises $73 million in rare non-AI-centered fundingfinance.yahoo.com · Dec 2024Gigs Raises $73 Million To Enable Tech Companies To Launch Their Own Mobile Servicegigs.com · Dec 2024Gigs, an 'MVNO in a box,' gets $73M to power mobile network services for any company | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Dec 2024Gigs & Vodafone let any tech firm become an MVNOuktech.news · Dec 2024Gigs Raises $2.7M in Pre-Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · May 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Gigs do?
Gigs provides a platform (Gigs OS) that enables tech brands and other companies to launch and operate their own mobile services without managing telecom infrastructure directly. The platform handles connectivity, compliance, billing, and customer support automation, allowing non-telecom brands like Revolut, Cash App, and Klarna to offer phone plans to their users.
Who founded Gigs?
Gigs was founded by Hermann Frank, Dennis Bauer in 2020.
Who are Gigs's investors?
Gigs's investors include Crane Venture Partners, Gradient Ventures, Speedinvest, Standard Capital, Y Combinator, BoxGroup, Ribbit Capital.
How much funding has Gigs raised?
Gigs has disclosed $73M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Gigs headquartered?
Gigs is headquartered in San Francisco, US.