When was BTC founded?

BTC was founded in 1980 and raised its 1st funding round 40 years after it was founded.

Where is BTC located?

BTC is headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana.

How many employees does BTC have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at BTC is 122.

Is BTC a funded company?

BTC is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Grant (prize money) round on Jan 01, 2020.

When was the latest funding round of BTC?

BTC's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Jan 01, 2020, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does BTC rank among its competitors?

BTC ranks 500th amongst 3693 active competitors, of which 52 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was SK Telecom, which secured $2.2B in Aug, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of BTC?

BTC's top competitors include T-Mobile, MTN and AT&T. Among them, SK Telecom secured the most recent funding round in August, 2026.

BTC - 2026 Company Profile, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

BTC (Botswana Telecommunications) is a telecom service provider which caters to residential and business customers in Botswana. It offers cellular voice & data, roaming, SMS, multiple prepaid & postpaid plans, fixed-line telecom services, IP PABX, satellite internet services, value-added services, installation, maintenance, and support services. It provides smartphones and features phones through the partnership with Samsung, Blu, etc. It also provides Ethernet connectivity services on a wholesale basis.

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Key Metrics

Founded Year

1980

Location

Gaborone, Botswana

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Jan 01, 2020, $*****

Investors

Europa

Ranked

500^th among 3693 active competitors

Employee Count

122 as on Aug 31, 2026

Similar Companies

T-Mobile & 4162 more

Exit Details

Public

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BTC got listed on Apr 08, 2016.

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BTC has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Jan 01, 2020 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. BTC has 1 institutional investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of BTC:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jan 01, 2020	9514398	Grant (prize money)	8359433	6785771	6809624	6261284

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BTC's employee count trend

BTC has 122 employees as of Aug 26. Here is BTC's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of BTC include T-Mobile, MTN and AT&T. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of BTC, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	T-Mobile 1994, Bellevue (United States), Public	Provider of mobile telecommunication services	-	Alcor Fund, Commerzbank & 16 others	82/100
2nd	MTN 1994, Fairland (South Africa), Public	Provider of mobile network services	$7.05M	Barclays Bank of Uganda, KCB Group & 38 others	81/100
3rd	AT&T 1876, Dallas (United States), Public	Provider of wireless and internet services	-	J.L. Bainbridge & Company, Elliott Management ... & 13 others	79/100
4th	SoftBank 1986, Tokyo (Japan), Series A	Company that offers mobile phones, internet, and clean energy services	$8.99M	Yahoo Japan, Red Badge Management	78/100
5th	Verizon 1983, New York City (United States), Public	Provider of wireless, internet, TV, and phone services	-	The Kessler Group, Local Initiatives Support Corporation ... & 17 others	78/100
6th	SK Telecom 1984, South Korea, Public	Provider of integrated telecommunication services	-	UBS, HSBC & 5 others	78/100
7th	Telecom Italia 1994, Rome (Italy), Public	Integrated telecom service provider	-	Elliott Management, CDP Equity & 3 others	78/100
8th	Optus 1981, North Ryde (Australia), Acquired	Provider of mobile internet services for home and offices	$19.7M	Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Temasek	77/100
9th	Telus 1990, Vancouver (Canada), Public	Integrated telecom and IPTV services provider	-	CIBC, RBC Capital Markets & 2 others	77/100
10th	Vodafone 1982, Newbury (United Kingdom), Public	Virtual card-linked wallet for consumer payments	-	Coast Capital, Elliott Management & 12 others	77/100
500th	BTC 1980, Gaborone (Botswana), Public	Integrated telecommunication services provider	-	Europa	40/100