| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2022 |
| Country | UK |
| Sector | Saas |
| Total raised | ~$500M USD |
| Collapse type | Sudden Collapse |
| Founder | James Tagg |
Truphone
"The UK global mobile startup that raised $500M+ and served 500 markets — then its key investor was sanctioned by the UK government and the company went into administration"
Unexpected shutdown within weeks of a trigger
Key Events Timeline
Truphone was founded in 2006 in London by Alexander Straub and James Tagg as a mobile virtual network operator offering a revolutionary product: a SIM card that gave users local phone numbers in multiple countries, enabling seamless international communication without roaming charges.
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