BBT.live, an innovator in secure connectivity over public infrastructure, announced the expansion of its seed funding round to $11.5 million, driven by an additional $2 million investment. Accel Solutions Group led the funding round.
This funding supports the company’s BeBroadband as a service platform, a SaaS solution tailored for service providers targeting the lucrative SMB/SME market by providing enterprise-grade solutions to small and medium businesses when the cost performance is the best!
BBT.live has developed a commercially viable and high-performance technological platform while maintaining remarkably efficient budgets and minimal capital raises so far, which is unusual in this field—a standout achievement in a competitive market. And this accomplishment underscores the platform’s quality, innovation, and significant added value, earning recognition from prospective clients and partners. BBT.live provides service, compliant solutions, and no product components requiring integrations in the complex field.
With the funding, BBT.live is prepared to seize strategic opportunities in the Japanese market, which is its primary global focus. And Japan – known for its stringent requirements for security and reliability – sets a high bar for competitors and offers the ideal landscape for BBT.live to showcase its exceptional capabilities. And the market’s readiness for next-generation technologies aligns with BBT.live’s advanced solutions, minimizing the need to prove demand and allowing the company to focus on delivering unmatched quality and reliability.
BBT.live’s operations in Japan benefit from a solid local presence led by BBT.live’s Japanese operations general manager, Kiyoshi-san, has strong personal connections and support from a key and strategic shareholder (Terilogy Service Weare) who also serves as a major Value Added Distributor and integrator in the region.
BBT.live’s BeBroadband as a Service platform also introduces a transformative business model to streamline service provider sales cycles, reduce customer acquisition costs (CAC), and improve Lead-to-Cash (L2C) efficiency. The platform offers secure and managed connectivity comparable to private networks over public infrastructure. Key technologies include SD-WAN, SSE, SASE, and ZTNA – all-inclusive in a straightforward platform, ensuring robust communication infrastructure, enhanced security, and seamless operational continuity for branches, remote endpoints, and mobile sites – The art of simplicity.
BBT.live has made significant inroads in Japan via strategic partnership with Terilogy Japan, a key investor and marketing partner. And successful initiatives, including a launch event in Tokyo and ongoing demonstration installations, are building trust and positioning BBT.live as a leading provider in the region. The company has been advancing installation projects in Israel with major local telecom providers. And these collaborations highlight BBT.live’s ability to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions tailored to diverse client needs.
BBT.live is headed by Dr. Yun Sang Park, former EVP of Samsung Mobile, Korea. And it is backed by Ronen Shor, CEO of Accel and Chairman of the Board, who leads the seed extension investment, BBT.live is poised for significant global growth.
The leadership team includes Moshe Levinson, CEO & Co-Founder; Professor David Hay, Chief Science Officer and former member of the elite Israeli Unit 8200 (Israel’s NSA equivalent); and Erez Zelikovitz, EVP Chief Product and Revenue Officer. They are supported by active board members like Dani Harari, a former Unit 8200 commander, and strategic advisors such as Oren Baron, a seasoned EY strategist.
Since its founding in 2020, BBT.live has grown and formed partnerships with global leaders, such as Prodware Group France, Check Point, Rohde & Schwarz, and Advantech. With a strong presence in Israel and the USA, BBT.live is redefining secure connectivity standards for SMDs/SMEs worldwide.
KEY QUOTE:
“Every Service Provider and/or Virtual Service Provider we engage with emphasizes the need for a simple solution without major integrations and no capital expenditure on their part. With the confidence of our investors, including Accel, we are delivering simplified and secured connectivity to customers previously underserved by our competitors.”
– Moshe Levinson, CEO & Co-Founder of BBT.live
“This additional investment is a testament to the resilience of the Israeli tech sector and the strength of the BBT.live team and technology. I am confident that we will continue to navigate global and domestic challenges successfully.”
– Ronen Shor
