W3cell Pre-Seed Round 2026

Telecom-native acquisition and identity layer for Web3 and fintech

W3cell turns mobile connectivity into a trusted, low-cost entry point for onboarding, verification, retention and monetization. The pre-seed round funds the Poland MVP and prepares the company for a Seed round

€850KPre-seed round
9 moRunway to Seed readiness
PolandControlled launch market
€6.54MPost-money valuation cap

Connectivity first. Identity second. Wallet and payments next

W3cell combines the daily utility of mobile connectivity with telecom-grade identity signals and Web3/fintech monetization layers

1

Connectivity as acquisition

Freemium eSIM gives users a practical mobile service from day one, reducing friction and creating a real reason to install and return

2

Phone number as identity

Mobile number, eSIM and network signals become the trust layer for onboarding, verification, fraud prevention and retention

3

Wallet and payments as monetization

Virtual assets via licensed partners, digital goods, mobile balance payments and Open Gateway APIs expand revenue beyond connectivity ARPU

Web3 growth has an acquisition, trust and utility problem

VASPs compete for the same users, app-layer identity is weak, and most crypto apps lack daily utility. Telcos have the infrastructure, but not yet the Web3-native product layer

High CAC

Performance marketing is expensive and user quality is uncertain

Low daily utility

Users often register, complete KYC and then go inactive

Weak identity signals

Traditional app-layer KYC misses SIM status, number ownership and network context

Regulatory pressure

MiCA increases the need for trusted and compliant acquisition models

W3cell is not only a mobile plan

It is a trusted mobile entry point into Web3 and fintech, combining connectivity, identity, wallet access, marketplace and Open Gateway security

1

eSIM mobile service

Freemium connectivity with paid plans, usage upgrades and partner-funded rewards

2

Telecom identity layer

Phone number and network signals support KYC, risk scoring, SIM swap protection and onboarding trust

3

Wallet and virtual assets

Access through licensed VASP partners. W3cell holds no client funds and does not custody virtual assets

4

Marketplace and digital goods

Vouchers, top-ups and digital goods with mobile balance, fiat or partner payment options

5

Open Gateway security

Number Verification, SIM Swap and KYC Match strengthen onboarding and fraud prevention

6

Partner monetization

VASPs, fintechs, marketplaces and telcos can participate through fee-share, leadgen and platform models

A familiar mobile app that gradually unlocks Web3 and fintech

Users do not start with trading. They start with connectivity, then move into identity, wallet, marketplace and partner services

Activate eSIMInstant install and Polish mobile number
Create identityPhone number becomes the identity anchor
Use mobile servicesData, calls and messages create daily utility
Earn rewardsXP, cashback and referral mechanics drive retention
Access walletVirtual asset services via licensed partners
Build LTVPartner offers and loyalty create long-term value
W3cell mobile account prototype screen

Mobile account

Balance, usage, plan status and freemium mobile engagement in one self-care experience

W3cell wallet prototype screen

Wallet layer

Wallet-linked experience for rewards, partner services and future Web3 interactions

W3cell digital marketplace prototype screen

Digital marketplace

Digital goods, vouchers and partner offers connected to verified telecom identity

Poland as the controlled launch market

Poland is designed as the execution market to prove the model before EU scale, with a high mobile penetration base, crypto adoption, MiCA-regulated environment and active MVNO/MVNE ecosystem

Why Poland

Poland offers a focused EU launch market with strong mobile penetration, growing eSIM readiness, active crypto adoption and a clear MiCA regulatory framework

38M+population
~140%mobile connection penetration
~30%estimated eSIM-capable smartphone base and growing
4Mactive eSIMs, about 7.5% of active SIM base
~18%crypto users penetration
MiCAEU-regulated operating environment

Primary segments

Initial acquisition is designed around high-intent communities where mobile utility, identity and partner services can create retention

Crypto-native early adoptersGen Y/Z mobile-first usersExpats, travelers and digital nomadsUnderbanked and mobile-payment-first customersVASP and Web3 partner audiences

Telecom revenue first,
Web3 and fintech upside next

The base case proves W3cell as a telecom business. Additional layers can improve ARPU, LTV and CAC payback without changing the core model

Recurring mobile revenue

Mobile plans, eSIM usage, data bundles and paid upgrades

Transactional revenue

Digital goods, vouchers, top-ups, marketplace purchases and DCB

VASP and fintech partnerships

Lead generation, reactivation, cross-sell and fee-share with licensed partners

Open Gateway APIs

Number Verification, SIM Swap and KYC Match as monetizable identity infrastructure

B2B platform licensing

SDKs, white-label modules, setup fees and rev-share with ecosystem partners

Marketplace expansion

Partner offers, loyalty campaigns and verified digital commerce

Built on telecom, API and Web3 partnerships

The ecosystem combines MVNO/MVNE routes, Open Gateway access and VASP/Web3 partnerships

Telecom and MVNO/MVNE

  • Poland launch route and host terms Reached
  • Spain preliminary agreement Reached
  • UK, France, Belgium and Switzerland In discussion
  • LatAm and Africa regions Exploring

Open Gateway and APIs

CAMARAParticipating Member of
The Telco Global API Alliance
Member
Infobip190+ countries and 800+ direct operator connections through global API infrastructure
Established
Gift cards and vouchersGlobal B2B aggregator route with access to 3,000+ retail brands
Reached

VASP and Web3

  • Preliminary agreement with a MiCA-licensed VASP Reached
  • Discussions with other key global VASP and Web3 platforms Ongoing

Poland base case - intentionally conservative

The current base case includes telecom-only revenue. Marketplace, VASP, Open Gateway and B2B licensing upside is excluded from the model

€36.7M3-year revenue
€12.4MNet cash flow contribution
51%Base-case ROI
13 moBreakeven from launch

3-year base case

Interactive view of the conservative telecom-only model

€1.77M
Year 1
€10.47M
Year 2
€24.42M
Year 3
Base case includes telecom-only revenue. Marketplace, VASP, Open Gateway and B2B licensing upside is excluded
DriverYear 1Year 2Year 3
Subscribers, cumulative35,744124,265237,552
Total revenue€1.77M€10.47M€24.42M
Total costs€3.44M€8.01M€12.86M
Contribution-€1.67M+€2.46M+€11.56M
Contribution margin-95%+24%+47%

Raising €850K to launch Poland MVP and become Seed-ready

This is not just runway. It is a staged risk-reduction plan from concept to commercial readiness

€850KTotal round
SAFEFuture equity instrument
30%Discount
€2.2MTarget next Seed round
€300KFirst tranche
7 x €70KMonthly follow-on
€60KFinal tranche
9 moRunway

Each funding stage reduces a specific business risk

The round is structured to convert investor capital into measurable execution evidence

1

Foundation

Finalize Polish setup, cap table, IP ownership, SAFE and reporting structure

2

MVNO Setup

Confirm launch route, commercial terms, eSIM supply and wholesale cost logic

3

Product MVP

Launch self-care MVP, eSIM onboarding, mobile balance view and marketplace modules

4

GTM Validation

Activate first users, measure conversion, validate CAC, ARPU and retention assumptions

5

Seed Readiness

Prepare data room, update financial model with live KPI data and build investor pipeline

6

Partner Playbook

Formalize strategic partner agreements, co-campaign logic and second-market roadmap

A Team Bridging Telecom, Web3 and Digital Growth

IamCRYPTO combines telecom business development, MVNO strategy, Web3 ecosystem building, technical integration and digital growth expertise

Yevhen Barbarchuk

Yevhen Barbarchuk

Co-Founder, CEO - Telecom, MVNO Strategy and Partnerships

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Dmytro Barbarchuk

Dmytro Barbarchuk

Co-Founder - Web3 Strategy and Ecosystem Partnerships

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Kirill Stokovskyi

Kirill Stokovskyi

CTO - Platform Architecture and Technical Integration

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Eugene Shevchenko

Eugene Shevchenko

Marketing Director - Growth, Digital Acquisition and Brand Strategy

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Beyond connectivity

The next Web3 and fintech distribution layer may not start with another app. It can start with mobile connectivity

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell securities or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Financial projections are forward-looking and subject to execution, market, regulatory and partnership risks. Virtual asset services are expected to be provided only through licensed or regulated partners where legally available