What Stacuity does

Stacuity is a software-as-a-service company that delivers a software-defined mobile core network and a globally distributed edge packet gateway network as managed cloud services. The platform virtualises traditional mobile core elements — HLR, HSS, and P-GW — and exposes them through a tenant portal and REST API, enabling customers to provision, configure, and monitor connectivity programmatically. The company is headquartered in Douglas, Isle of Man (Stacuity Limited, company number 135066C), with edge Points-of-Presence deployed across at least four continents including a Johannesburg site hosted in Equinix and Teraco data centres.

The product surface consists of two core products — Core-Network-as-a-Service and Edge-as-a-Service — plus the VSlice feature (a software-defined logical network slice functioning as a modern private APN alternative), and a growing set of capabilities including advanced QoS throttling, IP whitelisting, smart IMSI recycling, bundle pooling, auto-renewing subscriptions, remote access proxy, real-time packet capture, edge key-value storage, and webhook-based event alerting. The architecture is cloud-native and multi-tenant, with API-first design and self-serve onboarding supported by developer documentation.

Stacuity sells primarily to Mobile Network Operators, Mobile Virtual Network Operators, and eSIM platform and application providers, with vertical use cases in automotive, utilities, smart cities, security, and tracking/logistics. Revenue is generated through a mix of monthly platform subscription fees, pay-as-you-go connectivity charges, consumption-based edge fees, and one-time SIM sales, all on an Opex commercial model. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, a channel partner / reseller model (notably with iONLINE Connected Networks for Africa), and product-led growth via the developer portal. The company is privately held, raised a multi-million pound Series A led by Amigos Venture Capital in May 2025, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Stacuity

Legal name

Stacuity Limited

Website

https://stacuity.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stacuity is a SAAS company to provide equal levels of control and access to mobile networks by cloud and fixed network providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Network Infrastructure Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Telco Cloud & Edge for NaaS (Distributed Cloud, MEC, Edge CNFs) (HDAIAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

5G Core Virtualization & Service-Based Architecture (SBA) (HDAIAIAC), Network Monitoring, Assurance & Managed NOC Services (SLA Ops) (HDAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Software-defined mobile network
• Mobile core network
• IoT connectivity platform
• Edge packet gateway
• Network-as-a-service

Headquarters

HQ city

Douglas

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Core-Network-as-a-Service (Platform/Subscription): Monthly platform access fee granting customers the right to use the Stacuity platform, API, and mobile core infrastructure. The platform fee is charged on the activation date and monthly thereafter. No heavy Capex required; delivered as a fully managed service.
2. Connectivity Usage Charges: Pay-as-you-go charges for mobile data connectivity and SMS services consumed through SIMs. Usage-based billing debited from prepaid credit balance. Customers purchase credit bundles that expire after 24 months if unused.
3. Edge-as-a-Service (Consumption-Based): Monthly Opex consumption-based fee for accessing the globally distributed edge location network. Capacity scales up or down according to actual demand. No additional integration required to access new edge sites once initially integrated.
4. SIM Supply: One-time revenue from sale of physical or eSIM chips to customers. SIM prices published on the Price List, exclusive of VAT and delivery charges. Customers can also purchase SIMs through Authorised Providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stacuity provides a software-defined mobile core network and globally distributed edge packet gateway network delivered as a cloud-native SaaS platform for MNOs, MVNOs and eSIM providers. Its Core-Network-as-a-Service (CNaaS) replaces traditional hardware mobile cores (HLR/HSS/P-GW) with a fully managed, programmable service, while its Edge-as-a-Service (EaaS) provides local breakout and data sovereignty across multiple continents via VSlice programmable network slices.

Product overview

Stacuity provides a unified Software-Defined Mobile Network platform delivered as SaaS, comprising two core products: Core-Network-as-a-Service (providing the full software-defined mobile core with HLR, HSS, and P-GW functionality) and Edge-as-a-Service (a globally distributed network of managed packet gateways enabling local breakout). The VSlice feature serves as the platform's programmable routing engine, functioning as a Mobile VPC for cellular networks. Additional capabilities include QoS control, IP whitelisting, IMSI recycling, bundle pooling, auto-renewing subscriptions, and real-time packet capture. The platform is accessed through a tenant portal and REST API, targeting MNOs, MVNOs, and connectivity solution providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core-Network-as-a-Service (CNaaS) A complete software-defined mobile core and distributed packet gateway (HLR, HSS, P-GW) provided as a cloud-native SaaS platform that enables MNOs, MVNOs and connectivity providers to build, scale and operate enterprise and IoT mobile networks without Capex hardware investment.
• Edge-as-a-Service (EaaS) A globally distributed network of managed packet gateways (P-GWs) delivering local breakout for low-latency routing and data sovereignty compliance, integrating with customers' existing core networks and providing self-serve programmable routing control across multiple continents.
• VSlice (Mobile VPC) A software-defined virtual slice of the mobile core providing user-controlled, dynamic, programmable routing and security policies that functions as a modern private APN alternative, enabling real-time network segmentation without operator involvement.
• Stacuity SaaS Platform & REST API The Stacuity cloud-style SaaS platform, accessed via tenant portal and REST API, provides self-serve, granular network control and visibility over mobile connectivity for enterprise and IoT applications, including SIM management, routing policies, VSlice configuration and network monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• VSlice configuration takes seconds vs weeks for traditional APN setup
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• iONLINE Connected NetworkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 November 2025As a specialist connectivity solution provider in Africa, iONLINE delivers Stacuity's software-defined features and capabilities locally through its established customer relationships and CentralFlex CMP platform. The Johannesburg edge location deployment is operated in partnership with iONLINE to serve the African market.
• iONLINE Connected NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025Strategic partnership where iONLINE leverages Stacuity's distributed mobile core infrastructure to establish a global network core with real-time control capabilities. iONLINE integrates Stacuity's software-defined features through its CentralFlex Connectivity Management Platform (CMP) to deliver low-latency, secure, and feature-rich connectivity solutions to enterprises across Africa and globally. The partnership enables iONLINE to offer Stacuity's capabilities locally without building their own infrastructure.
• GSMAminorOthersOfficial member of the GSMA, the global mobile industry association. Membership indicates adherence to industry guidelines and standards, including GSMA IoT Device Connection Efficiency Guidelines.
• ComfoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership and presence at Comfone ConneXions event. Comfone is a connectivity and roaming services provider that connects MNOs, MVNOs, and service providers globally.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mavenir: Mavenir provides cloud-native mobile network software, including virtualized 4G/5G core, RAN, and messaging. It is one of the most direct competitors to Stacuity's CNaaS positioning, particularly in the MVNO/IoT segment.
• Affirmed Networks (Microsoft): Affirmed Networks (now part of Microsoft) pioneered cloud-native virtualized mobile core (Evolved Packet Core / 5G Core). Stacuity explicitly positions itself as an Affirmed alternative, making it a direct functional peer for MNOs and MVNOs.
• Metaswitch (Microsoft): Metaswitch's virtualized IMS and core network software (also now under Microsoft) historically competed with Affirmed and is functionally analogous to Stacuity's HLR/HSS/P-GW virtualization for operators and MVNOs.

Emerging players

• MATSUNY (Matsuny): MATSUNY is a newer vendor offering cloud-native mobile core solutions targeting MVNOs and IoT connectivity providers, overlapping with Stacuity's CNaaS and Edge-as-a-Service proposition.
• Telefonica On-the-Top / iONLINE Connected Networks: iONLINE Connected Networks is a strategic channel partner and comparable connectivity platform targeting IoT/MVNO markets with multi-IMSI and global coverage — similar business model and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Cisco (IOx / Mobile Packet Core): Cisco offers virtualized mobile core, routing, and service provider networking as part of a broad telecom portfolio. It competes on the same HLR/HSS/P-GW functional layer as Stacuity but is far broader in scope.
• Nokia (anyRAN / Core): Nokia offers end-to-end mobile network infrastructure including core, RAN, and IoT platforms. While much broader, Nokia's cloud-native core offerings directly compete for the same MNO budget Stacuity targets.
• Ericsson (Cloud Core / IoT Accelerator): Ericsson's cloud-native 5G Core and IoT Accelerator platform target the same MNO/IoT customer segment with significantly broader scale, R&D, and embedded carrier relationships.
• HPE (Athonet / 5G Core): HPE (Athonet) provides private 4G/5G core solutions including packet core for enterprises and operators. Comparable technology stack and target customers (private networks, MVNOs, IoT) to Stacuity's CNaaS.

Others

• Kigen (eSIM / IoT): Kigen is a technology partner of Stacuity for SGP.32 eSIM integration. As an eSIM vendor serving IoT and connectivity providers, it sits in the same ecosystem but is more of a complementary technology partner than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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