GSMA
Overview
GSMA is a global non-profit trade association representing the interests of mobile operators and the broader mobile ecosystem, which operates an Innovation Fund to provide grants and technical assistance to startups and SMEs in low- and middle-income countries.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| GiftedMom | Nov 2018 | Grant | Co-investor |
| iSTEM AI Lab | Jul 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Bizy Tech Limited | Mar 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Cherehani Labs | Dec 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Powerstove Energy | - | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is GSMA based?
GSMA is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
When was GSMA founded?
GSMA was founded in 1995.
How many portfolio companies does GSMA have?
GSMA has 28 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in GSMA's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include GiftedMom, iSTEM AI Lab, Bizy Tech Limited, Cherehani Labs, Powerstove Energy.
What was GSMA's most recent investment shown here?
GSMA's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cherehani Labs in 2025.
What sectors does GSMA focus on?
GSMA focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Crypto & Web3, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Telecommunications & Networking.
What company stages does GSMA focus on?
GSMA typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is GSMA's AUM?
GSMA's assets under management are estimated between $250.0M and $500.0M.