ANA Holdings Invests in trifa to Strengthen Digital Travel Services and International eSIM Connectivity
(IN SHORT) ANA Holdings has invested in trifa Inc., the operator of the trifa eSIM app for international travelers, through its ANA Future Frontier Fund. The investment supports ANA’s efforts to expand digital travel services and improve the passenger experience across the travel journey. trifa’s app enables travelers to access mobile data in more than 200 countries and regions through a single digital platform, eliminating the need to rent Wi-Fi routers or purchase and swap physical SIM cards. The app had surpassed two million downloads as of April 2026, while international sales now account for about 10% of total revenue. ANA and trifa have already collaborated through ANA mileage redemption and use of the service by ANA employees for international business travel. With ANA’s international network of 55 routes across 40 cities, the companies aim to support trifa’s global growth, particularly in East Asia, while trifa also plans to expand into additional travel-related services such as payments and transportation booking.
(PRESS RELEASE) TOKYO, Japan, 2026-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA Holdings has invested in trifa Inc., the Tokyo-based operator of the trifa eSIM app for international travelers, through its corporate venture capital fund, ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P.
The investment is aimed at supporting the expansion of digital travel services that improve connectivity for passengers before, during and after international trips. trifa’s eSIM app allows travelers to access mobile data through a single digital platform, reducing the need to rent mobile Wi-Fi routers or purchase and exchange physical SIM cards.
The trifa app provides internet access in more than 200 countries and regions. It is designed to simplify overseas connectivity by allowing travelers to manage mobile data through one app, avoiding the processes of renting, collecting and returning Wi-Fi routers or handling physical SIM cards. As of April 2026, the app had surpassed two million total downloads, while international sales accounted for around 10% of total revenue.
ANA Holdings made the investment following trifa’s continued growth in Japan and its expanding international presence. The two companies have already collaborated on initiatives such as ANA mileage redemption and the use of trifa’s service by ANA employees for international business travel.
Through the investment, ANA Holdings plans to support trifa’s global growth by leveraging ANA’s international network of 55 routes across 40 cities. The initiative also aligns with the ANA Group’s vision of “Uniting the World in Wonder” by strengthening digital services that support a smoother travel experience across the full passenger journey.
trifa plans to use the funding to accelerate global expansion, with a particular focus on East Asia. The company also intends to develop additional travel-related services, including payment and transportation booking capabilities.
The investment reflects ANA Holdings’ broader strategy of supporting new business creation and strengthening non-airline ventures that can expand revenue streams, improve airline profitability and enhance the customer experience.
ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P. was established in April 2024 with a fund size of 8 billion yen and an operational period of 10 years. Its investment focus includes next-generation mobility, customer-focused businesses, carbon-neutral fuels, aviation services and operations, and technologies such as fintech, data analytics, sustainable aviation fuel, direct air capture, green energy, robotics, artificial intelligence and self-driving systems.
trifa Inc. is based in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, and was founded in November 2020. The company is led by representative Masatoshi Kana and operates the trifa eSIM app for international travelers.
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About ANA HOLDINGS Inc.
Established in 2013, ANA HOLDINGS Inc. (ANA HD) is the largest airline group holding company in Japan, comprising 72 companies.
The group includes full-service carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Peach Aviation Limited, the leading low-cost carrier in Japan.
ANA HD oversees a diverse portfolio of businesses centered on air transportation, including passenger and cargo operations and companies that support the broader aviation industry. Through its group companies, ANA HD is focused on delivering safe, high-quality air travel, advancing sustainable growth and maintaining operational excellence.
The group’s commitment to superior service is reflected in ANA’s SKYTRAX 5-Star rating, awarded annually since 2013, making it the only Japanese airline to earn this prestigious designation for 13 consecutive years.
ANA HD has been recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. The group has also been included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for nine consecutive years and the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index for ten consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to responsible business practices.
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