Mobilise launches investment arm to scale telecom software companies through strategic partnerships

Mobilise, a telecom software provider, has established a new investment arm called Mobilise Platforms & Investments to help specialized telecom technology businesses grow through strategic partnerships. The division targets firms operating in business support systems (BSS), operations support systems (OSS), mobile virtual network enabler and aggregator (MVNE/MVNA) infrastructure, eSIM, connectivity, and related control-plane systems like roaming, interconnect, and numbering.

Despite the dominance of Amdocs, Ericsson, and Nokia in the OSS/BSS market, smaller businesses with founder-led assets and limited access to scale capital account for the remaining 60% of a market worth over $70 billion. These companies often struggle to secure investment, operational infrastructure, or expand into new markets due to regulatory, integration, and service-level demands specific to telecoms.

Mobilise Platforms & Investments, founded by Hamish White with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling telecom platforms, aims to bridge this gap. The division operates as a partner-led joint venture, working with businesses to enhance their operations and profitability using its HERO platform. If the partnership proves successful, an acquisition may follow.

The new division seeks businesses with strong market fit, real customer relationships, and domain expertise, rather than pursuing restructuring, cost stripping, or giving founders a quick exit. Investments come from aligned capital partners with deep telecom sector knowledge, providing acquisition capital, balance-sheet strength, and exit discipline.

The division welcomes discussions with telecom technology founders, operators seeking to expand capabilities, and capital partners interested in the telecom software market.