Cambridge: Kigen, a global leader in eSIM and integrated SIM (iSIM) security solutions, has announced a strategic investment from SBI Group, one of Japan’s foremost financial services and technology investment firms.
This investment aligns with the company’s ongoing mission to simplify secure cellular connectivity and scale global eSIM adoption across industries.
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Already backed by Arm Holdings and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Kigen has emerged as a trusted innovator in the IoT ecosystem. The company leads in implementing GSMA’s next-generation eSIM standards and partners with more than 70 global customers, supported by every major IoT module vendor.
The company’s breakthrough factory provisioning technology allows manufacturers to establish secure connectivity within minutes – dramatically reducing the time and complexity typically associated with product development.
The investment will accelerate company’s global expansion, particularly in the industrial IoT domain, where secure, scalable connectivity is essential to advancing smart infrastructure, energy systems, and manufacturing operations.
Kigen: Security First Architecture
Kigen’s solutions are designed with security-first architecture to support the growing integration of AI at the edge – enabling applications in robotics, logistics, and intelligent automation.
“We are excited to welcome SBI Group as a strategic partner,” said Vincent Korstanje, CEO of Kigen. “As the physical world increasingly connects with AI systems, security and trust become non-negotiable. We are enabling this shift with secure, scalable solutions that simplify global connectivity.”
SBI Group’s involvement is expected to bolster Kigen’s footprint in Asia, particularly among Japanese manufacturers and IoT innovators. “Kigen’s technology is critical for the next generation of connected devices,” said Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman and CEO of SBI Holdings. “As industries move towards intelligent and autonomous systems, secure identity and global network access will be vital. We are proud to back Kigen’s growth.”
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The funding will support further innovation in eSIM lifecycle management, strengthen global partnerships, and expand customer reach across smart energy, industrial automation, and connected infrastructure.
With this strategic backing, Kigen continues its mission to make secure connectivity simple, scalable, and globally available – paving the way for a trusted digital future.
