Wananchi Telecom Limited

General Information
Company Name
Wananchi Telecom Limited
Founded Year
2005
Location (Offices)
Nairobi, Kenya +1
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
45
Industries
Entertainment, Internet, Telecom
Funding Stage
Private Equity
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Wananchi Telecom Limited - Company Profile

Wananchi Group operates as a subsidiary of Wananchi Group Holdings, focusing on wholesale and carrier business across East Africa. With operations in over 5 countries and a presence in more than 30 countries through its own networks and partner ecosystem, Wananchi Telecom Ltd (WTL) provides a range of services including IPLC, MPLS L2/L3, DIA, Global IP transit, African and GGC peering, and Colocation at its regional pops. Wananchi Telecom's unique solution architect models are renowned for delivering exceptional value without compromising on quality, backed by stringent back-to-back SLAs and 24/7 NOC access in Nairobi.

Established in 2008, Wananchi Telecom is a recognized international carrier with a strong presence in East Africa and beyond, offering a reliable international gateway for Pan-African operators. The company's direct interconnections and termination servers for Tier 1 and Tier 2 carriers, make it a dependable partner for worldwide voice interconnections with quality, reliable routes. The $130.00M Private Equity Round investment at 06 October 2014 involved key investors including Helios Investment Partners, Liberty Global Ventures, and Altice.

Overall, Wananchi Group's strategic positioning, impressive investor backing, and strong regional footprint within the rapidly evolving internet industry showcase its potential for sustained growth and impact within the African telecommunications landscape. This, coupled with its commitment to delivering quality services and innovative solutions, positions Wananchi Group as a compelling prospect for venture capital investment.

Taxonomy: telecommunications, wholesale business, carrier services, East Africa, network infrastructure, international gateway, SLA, NOC, global connectivity, interconnections, media and telecoms, home entertainment, Pan-African operators, Africa mass consumer market

Funding Rounds & Investors of Wananchi Telecom Limited (4)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Private Equity Round $130.00M 3 Altice 06 Oct 2014
Private Equity Round $57.50M 3 Oppenheimer & Co. 16 May 2011
Venture Round $18.84M 1 30 Jun 2010
Private Equity Round $25.00M 1 Emerging Capital Partners 22 Sep 2009

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