Exclusive: Telecom Startup WIOM Raises $35 Mn In Round Led By Accel, Prosus

Wiom Secures $35M Funding: Bengaluru-based internet connectivity startup Wiom has secured $35 million in a funding round led by Accel and Prosus. The company, which operates on a platform-led distribution model under the PM-WANI scheme, aims to utilize the capital to expand its affordable internet solutions across India's underserved markets. Wiom, formerly i2e1, provides low-cost broadband services through over 70,000 Wi-Fi Access Network Interface hotspots and plans to enhance its proprietary technology to bridge India's digital divide.