Shaka provides an embedded connectivity platform that allows brands to offer customized mobile plans via eSIM technology through a single API call or an end-to-end managed service. This solution enables businesses to generate recurring revenue and enhance customer loyalty by integrating mobile services directly into their existing products without upfront costs.
Funding
$150K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many brands lack direct control over mobile connectivity for their customers, hindering their ability to create customized experiences and generate recurring revenue streams. Integrating mobile services often requires complex negotiations with mobile network operators (MNOs) and significant upfront investment in infrastructure and support.
Solution
Shaka provides an embedded connectivity platform that enables brands to offer customized mobile plans to their customers through eSIM technology. The platform offers a single API and a managed service option, allowing businesses to integrate mobile services directly into their existing products without upfront costs or complex infrastructure management. Brands can customize mobile plans to align with their brand and customer needs, creating powerful incentives and increasing customer loyalty. Shaka handles network services, payments, and customer support, allowing brands to focus on their core business.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes brands, creators, and businesses looking to enhance customer loyalty, generate recurring revenue, and offer unique mobile experiences to their customers.
Features
- Customizable mobile plans with flexible allowances for voice, SMS, and data
- Branded mobile network experience, displaying the brand name on customers' phones
- API and off-the-shelf apps for seamless integration into existing products
- Ready-to-go marketing kits to promote mobile plans across various channels
- End-to-end management of network services, payments, and customer support
- eSIM technology for instant activation and hassle-free mobile connectivity
- Bundling capabilities to maximize revenue from primary products and increase customer stickiness
- Location data utilization for contextualized messaging and enhanced customer engagement