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GigSky

Palo Alto, US · Founded 2010 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

Find your way into GigSky

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

Juan Carlos Sotounlockedknows Ravi Rishy-Maharaj · together at Sun (overlapped)
×2knows the team · via Sun
×6knows the team · via York University
×3knows the team · via McMaster University

GigSky provides global mobile data connectivity through eSIM technology, serving consumers, enterprises, and device manufacturers. Founded in 2010, it operates a mobile data network aimed at travelers and offers services across consumer, enterprise, and U.S. government segments.

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Founders & leadership

GigSky was founded in 2010 by Ravi Rishy-Maharaj.

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Ravi Rishy-MaharajinFounder & CEORavi Rishy-Maharaj founded GigSky, a mobile network operator providing global connectivity via eSIM technology to consumers, enterprises, and device manufacturers. He previously founded Kinaare Networks and Digital Microsystems, and held product and engineering roles at Sun Microsystems, Apple, and Nortel, with a B.Eng in Computer Engineering from McMaster University and postgraduate studies in engineering and business administration.
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Sam KinginChief Revenue Officer
VC
Vikas ChandVP Global Sales

Board

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Raghuveer TarraBoard director
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Phil SternBoard director

Investors · 1

Intercept Ventures

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$22.2M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2012–2016

▶$2.9MraisedJul 2016 · 3 investors · Telecommunications
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gen IsayamaDirector
  • John FrancisExecutive Officer
  • Ravi Rishy-MaharajExecutive Officer, Director
  • Raghuveer TarraExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.9M
Amount sold
$2.9M
First sale
Apr 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.1MraisedOct 2015 · 6 investors · Telecommunications
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John FrancisExecutive Officer
  • Gen IsayamaDirector
  • Ravi Rishy-MaharajExecutive Officer, Director
  • Raghuveer TarraExecutive Officer, Director
  • Phil SternDirector
Offering amount
$15.8M
Amount sold
$7.1M
First sale
Sep 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedApr 2015 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Raghuveer TarraDirector
  • Phil SternDirector
  • Ravi Rishy-MaharajExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$9.1MraisedFeb 2015 · 24 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Raghuveer TarraDirector
  • Ravi Rishy-MaharajExecutive Officer, Director
  • Phil SternDirector
Offering amount
$9.1M
Amount sold
$9.1M
First sale
Aug 2012
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through GigSky went on to found or lead other companies.

Izzo WaneVP of ProductFounded BloxtelSusan JeffersInvestorFounded XY RetailKarsten OhmeDirector Of EngineeringFounded Bloxtel

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
Holafly2786 shared keywordsHolafly provides eSIM technology and mobile data plans for travelers, enabling them to purchase connectivity solutions for destinations worldwide without relying on physical SIM cards.
Airalo1788 shared keywordsWorld's first eSIM store providing digital SIM cards to eliminate high roaming charges.
AlienVault1296 shared keywordsAT&T is a telecommunications provider offering wireless mobile plans, smartphones, and related connectivity services to consumers. It sells devices such as the Samsung Galaxy line alongside mobile phone plans and switching offers.

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

Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2022$50K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2021$749.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2020$1000K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$50K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

GigSky adds 40+ regions for iPad data plans on Apple SIM, raises caps in North America | AppleInsiderappleinsider.com · Mar 2017

Frequently asked questions

What does GigSky do?
GigSky provides global mobile data connectivity through eSIM technology, serving consumers, enterprises, and device manufacturers. Founded in 2010, it operates a mobile data network aimed at travelers and offers services across consumer, enterprise, and U.S. government segments.
Who founded GigSky?
GigSky was founded by Ravi Rishy-Maharaj in 2010.
Who are GigSky's investors?
GigSky's investors include Intercept Ventures.
How much funding has GigSky raised?
GigSky has disclosed $22.2M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is GigSky headquartered?
GigSky is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.