ANA to invest in trifa for eSIM global travel connectivity ⋆

ANA to invest in trifa for eSIM global travel connectivity

ANA HOLDINGS INC., through its corporate venture capital fund “ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.” announced an investment in trifa Inc., an eSIM operator for international travelers. This is the third investment by the ANA Future Frontier Fund since it was launched in April 2024 to help accelerate new businesses. ANA trifa eSIM

eSIM is an industry-standard digital SIM that allows users to activate cellular plans directly from their carriers without using a physical SIM. trifa allows users to purchase eSIMs for 200 countries and connect to the internet while abroad instantly. Users download the application and purchase the eSIM, eliminating the need to rent a mobile Wi-Fi device at the airport or purchase a local SIM card.

ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P. will acquire shares of trifa, recognizing its traveler-friendly service and position as the most downloaded Japanese travel eSIM app^*1. This investment leverages the anticipated market growth driven by the increasing prevalence of eSIM-compatible smartphones.

¹ Based on data.ai, trifia achieved the highest number of downloads among Japanese “eSIM travel apps” (iOS and Android) between January and February 2024. The number of downloads was calculated by extracting the eSIM travel apps with “travel” and/or “eSIM” in the app name or description in the travel category.

Going forward, the ANA Group will leverage its extensive industry experience and customer base to support trifa’s continued growth. Aligned with ANA Group’s mission to connect the world, this partnership aims to position ANA as the world’s most connected airline. ANA trifa eSIM

About ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.

Name	AH-GB Future Creation Investment Limited Partnership (called: “ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.)
Date of establishment	April 2024
Fund size	8 billion yen
Operational Period	10 years
Major Investment Fields	Accelerating the creation of new businesses and strengthening non-airline ventures to improve the profitability of revenue streams, while simultaneously enhancing airline profitability and elevating the customer experience. EXAMPLES Next-generation mobility, which includes air mobility, MaaS platform, Universal MaaS, drones and space. Customer base utilization businesses such as Fintech, data analytics and NFT. Carbon neutral fuels such as SAF, negative emission technologies like DAC, green energy and carbon offsets. In addition, innovations in aviation services and operations, such as robotics, AI and self-driving technologies, are being explored.
Unlimited partner	Global Brain Corporation