STOCKHOLM and SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, December 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications solutions, today announced that it has completed an equity investment in LotusFlare, a provider of a cloud-native digital commerce and monetization platform for communications service providers (CSPs). The investment complements Ericsson’s comprehensive end-to-end solutions for CSPs to deploy and monetize network application programming interfaces (APIs) and strengthens LotusFlare’s global reach and go-to-market capabilities. Kickstart Ventures, the venture arm of Globe Telecom, also participated in the investment round.
This strategic partnership is based on a shared vision to accelerate the development and commercial adoption of AI-powered software solutions in the telecommunications industry to create a global network API ecosystem. Ericsson’s investment in a minority stake in LotusFlare is a validation of LotusFlare’s DNO cloud offering, which will provide network abstraction and external network exposure, including consent management, for network APIs. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in LotusFlare’s development as the company prepares for its next phase of growth and expansion.
LotusFlare’s differentiated market position is underpinned by two highly integrated product lines designed to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency and scalable monetization for CSPs:
- LotusFlare Digital Network Operator® (DNO™) Cloud is an AI-powered digital commerce and monetization platform that delivers valuable business results to consumer, enterprise and wholesale CSPs. Today, DNO supports API marketplaces, mobile, broadband and converged brands, and MVNE/O platforms for leading global operators.
- Nomad eSIM is an innovative global connectivity product that offers travelers convenient, reliable and affordable data plans in over 200 destinations worldwide.
Niklas Heuveldop, Senior Vice President, Head of Business Area Global Communications Platform and CEO of Vonage, said: “We are very excited to establish this strategic partnership with LotusFlare. The combination of Ericsson’s high-performance programmable networks, LotusFlare’s network abstraction capabilities, Aduna’s global network API aggregation capabilities and Vonage’s network-enabled enterprise solutions will accelerate CSPs’ ability to unlock new network capabilities and is one of the most important “To capture value opportunities for the industry, by further strengthening the industry ecosystem, Ericsson is accelerating the opportunities for CSPs, enterprises and developers to collaborate and drive innovation in the hyperscale space, leveraging the full potential of 5G and AI.”
“We are very pleased to welcome Ericsson as an investor in LotusFlare,” said Sam Gadodia, CEO and co-founder of LotusFlare. “Since our founding, our mission has been to simplify technology and customer experience across our two businesses DNO Cloud and Nomad eSIM we have made significant progress towards this goal. Ericsson’s investment represents a significant validation of our product innovation and market presence. We are confident that this partnership will open up new market opportunities and accelerate the development of key network resource monetization capabilities for CSPs worldwide.”
“LotusFlare has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to develop and deploy world-class products that can make a difference for mobile operators like our LP Globe Telecom. Our investment reflects our belief that the company will demonstrate strong performance and continued strategic relevance. We believe this latest round of financing led by Ericsson makes the opportunity even more attractive for us and positions LotusFlare for a successful next chapter,” explains Dan Siazon, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Kickstart Ventures.
The two companies intend to explore opportunities related to monetizing network resources and providing APIs. With this investment, LotusFlare will expand its global footprint, accelerate the development of AI-enabled solutions that reduce cost and complexity, and provide industry-leading platforms for CSPs.
Gunderson Dettmer provided legal advice to LotusFlare, led by partner Bennett Yee.
Information about LotusFlare
LotusFlare’s mission is to create a cloud-native trading and monetization platform called DNO Cloud to develop, build and continually evolve that simplifies technology and customer experience to deliver valuable results to businesses. LotusFlare is owned and operated by Nomad eSIMa company revolutionizing global connectivity by offering travelers convenient, reliable and affordable data plans in over 200 destinations.
Information about Ericsson
Ericsson’s powerful networks provide connectivity to billions of people every day. We have been pioneers in the development of communications technology for almost 150 years. We provide mobile communications and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises. Together with our customers and partners, we make the digital world of tomorrow a reality. www.ericsson.com
Information about Kickstart Ventures
Driven by the vision to create a better future, invested Kickstart Ventures in technology startups that solve real problems through sustainable and holistic innovations. Kickstart Ventures, the venture capital firm of the Philippines’ leading companies, has 71 investments worldwide led by more than 140 founders.
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