When was Kcell founded?

Kcell was founded in 1998 and raised its 1st funding round 21 years after it was founded.

Where is Kcell located?

Kcell is headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

How many employees does Kcell have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Kcell is 1493.

Is Kcell a funded company?

Kcell is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Conventional Debt round on Jul 31, 2019.

When was the latest funding round of Kcell?

Kcell's latest funding was a $***** Conventional Debt round on Jul 31, 2019, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Kcell rank among its competitors?

Kcell ranks 101st 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 Kcell?

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

Kcell - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Q: Is Kcell an acquired company?

Kcell got acquired by Kazakhtelecom JSC on Dec 12, 2018.

Kcell is an acquired company based in Almaty (Kazakhstan), founded in 1998. It operates as a Mobile communication services provider. Kcell has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 3693 active competitors, including 52 funded and 577 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like T-Mobile, MTN and AT&T.

Company Details

Kcell is a mobile communication service provider which caters to residential and business customers in Kazakhstan. It offers cellular voice & data, 4G/4G+ LTE broadband internet access, SMS/MMS roaming, local and international calls, multiple data plans, mobile TV & devices, number selection, value-added services, maintenance, and support services.

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Founded Year

1998

Location

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Conventional Debt, Jul 31, 2019, $*****

Investors

Bank of China & 1 more

Ranked

101^st among 3693 active competitors

Employee Count

1,493 as on Aug 31, 2026

Similar Companies

T-Mobile & 4162 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Kazakhtelecom JSC (Dec 12, 2018)

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Kcell got acquired by Kazakhtelecom JSC on Dec 12, 2018 at an acquisition amount of $*****.

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Kcell has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Conventional Debt round on Jul 31, 2019 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Kcell has 2 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Kcell:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jul 31, 2019	7217802	Conventional Debt	6784769	7823590	2476583	1659001

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Kcell's employee count trend

Kcell has 1,493 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Kcell's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Kcell include T-Mobile, MTN and AT&T. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Kcell, 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	SK Telecom 1984, South Korea, Public	Provider of integrated telecommunication services	-	UBS, HSBC & 5 others	78/100
5th	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
6th	Verizon 1983, New York City (United States), Public	Provider of wireless, internet, TV, and phone services	-	Morton Brown Family Wealth, The Kessler Group ... & 17 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
101st	Kcell 1998, Almaty (Kazakhstan), Acquired	Mobile communication services provider	-	Bank of China, Jusan Technologies	63/100