Match-Maker Ventures (MMV) announced today a strategic partnership with Shabodi, the advanced platform that eases and fuels the building of network-aware applications for developers across industries through simplified Network APIs.
Through the partnership with this fast-growing tech company, which is venture-backed by CEAS Investments, Blumberg Capital, SineWave Ventures, Samsung NEXT, and others, and which works in collaboration with CAMARA, TM Forum, and GSMA, Match-Maker Ventures will empower global telecom industry players to commercialize their networks beyond connectivity.
“Network APIs are a hot topic in the telco industry, and the interest is only growing stronger,” said Nicolai Schättgen, CEO of Match-Maker Ventures. “What especially stands out about Shabodi is that the solution answers the most important question for telecom providers: ‘How do we monetize the network?’ Shabodi solves real challenges; its innovative approach simplifies the creation of network-aware applications for developers and network exposure for operators, increasing the utilization of Network APIs. Besides, the network monetization promise does not come from the technology alone; the key to making it work is having the right team onboard. Shabodi’s team is remarkably experienced and brings all the required skills to go the extra mile to guarantee success.”
Match-Maker Ventures will serve as a strategic partner for Shabodi’s continued international expansion, leveraging its proven collaboration expertise, extensive C-level connections, and global Match-Maker network of senior industry experts.
“Understanding Network APIs and programmable networks requires specific domain expertise. It is even rarer to meet folks who are not only well-versed in networking technologies but also understand their applications from a business perspective, honed over decades of experience working in leadership positions at some of Europe’s largest telcos. We got this trifecta with Match-Maker Ventures,” said Vikram Chopra, Co-founder and CEO of Shabodi. “As telecom industry experts themselves, Match-Maker Ventures recognized that Shabodi’s patented NetAware platform gives applications complete control over any programmable network and plays a pivotal role in enabling operators to expose network capabilities via Network APIs and create a path to monetize new 5G infrastructure investments,” added Vikram.
Shabodi’s solution complements Match-Maker Ventures’ exclusive portfolio in the telecom sector, further strengthening the company’s thoroughly validated offerings in the industry.
About Shabodi:
Shabodi is the leading innovator of programmable network platforms, transforming advanced networks (LTE, 5G, 6G, and Wi-Fi6) into intelligent assets. Its groundbreaking NetAware platform accelerates business innovation by enabling enterprises, system integrators, and application developers to build vendor-agnostic network-aware applications by embedding simplified network APIs into their programs. Applications built on Shabodi’s NetAware deliver real-time, seamless interoperability and portability across all advanced network, cloud, and device vendor architectures. The NetAware aids developers in constructing network-aware applications across industry verticals, helps enterprises maximize returns on private network deployments, and assists operators in monetizing 5G network.
About Match-Maker Ventures:
Match-Maker Ventures (MMV) drives tangible business impact by matching the innovation power of high-growth tech companies with the assets of large corporates. Their thoroughly vetted portfolio scaleups have proven their value through 100+ impactful collaborations across 50+ countries in telecom and beyond. Their global network of 100+ senior industry experts enables them to identify the best-fitting solutions for the dynamic needs of organizations, creating “perfect matches” by leveraging their network’s combined industry expertise. Through a thorough match-making process, MMV ensures the right partners collaborate in the right way at the right time.