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The Origin of Soracom
Soracom's name combines "sora" from the Japanese word for sky or universe, and "com" from communication, reflecting a passion to connect everything on Earth and beyond.
The logo overlays the letter S from SORACOM on the Big Dipper, symbolizing its role as a universal platform guardian. Soracom's history includes its founding in November 2014, significant fundraising,
Here's a brief summary of Soracom's history:
November 2014
Founders establish Soracom on paper
March 2015
Initial startup capital secured
September 2015
Initial product reveal in Japan
May 2016
Series B funding announced, supporting expansion in North America and Europe
August 2017
Soracom joins KDDI Group through M&A
October 2017
eSIM offering announced
February 2020
SoracomMobile eSIM data service released
March 2020
Soracom joins KDDI's global IoT initiative
June 2021
Soracom announces capital partnership including Hitachi, Ltd., Nippon Gas Co., Ltd (NICIGAS), Sony Group Corporation, Sourcenext Corporation, SECOM CO., LTD. and World Innovation Lab (WiL).
July 2023
Soracom establishes IoT x GenAI Lab with Tokyo University
March 2024
Sorcom listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market
October 2024
Cariot Inc. joins the Soracom Group
August 2025
Misora Connect, Inc. joins the Soracom Group