--- title: "BTS Group" description: "BTS Group has made significant strategic investments along the way to strengthen its presence in the communications technology industry. Explore leaders, incubation initiatives, portfolio investments, and joint ventures." featured_image: "https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/placeholder-2.jpg" url: "https://bts.io/company/bts-group/" date_modified: "2025-08-20T12:30:35-04:00" --- ###### BTS GROUP # Driving Growth Across Multiple Sectors --- ![bts-group-bw](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/bts-group-bw.webp) ### The BTS Group, based in Miami, is a leading strategic investor in advanced communications technology built for growth. By uniting multiple groups and leveraging synergies, the BTS Group helps CommTech players scale and compete in complex markets. BTS Group is shaping the future of communications technology—investing, innovating, and connecting the world. --- ## BTS Group Leadership ![team_leadership_1_Ricardo Olloqui](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/team_leadership_1_Ricardo-Olloqui.webp) ##### Ricardo Olloqui President & Co-Founder - [Linkedin In](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoolloqui/) ![team_leadership_0_Rafael Olloqui](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/team_leadership_0_Rafael-Olloqui.webp) ##### Rafael Olloqui CEO & Co-Founder - [Linkedin In](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelolloqui/) ![team_leadership_2_Andres Proaño](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/team_leadership_2_Andres-Proano.webp) ##### Andrés Proaño Chief Revenue Officer - [Linkedin In](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-proano-98aa64143) ![team_leadership_3_Luis Benavente](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/team_leadership_3_Luis-Benavente.webp) ##### Luis Benavente Chief Strategy Officer & Technology Officer - [Linkedin In](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-benavente-90549611/) ![team_leadership_4_Luis Fernando Villacampa](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/team_leadership_4_Luis-Fernando-Villacampa.webp) ##### Luis Fernando
Villacampa Chief Corporate & Financial Officer - [Linkedin In](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-fernando-villacampa-80666916/) --- ## The BTS Group Journey BTS Group has continually evolved since its founding—making strategic investments along the way to strengthen its presence in the communications technology industry. --- ##### Launch BTS Miami, US Groundwork for voice solutions innovation 2003 ##### Assets Acquisition from Elandia Group Guatemala 2014 ##### JV Agreement with Softbank S and BTS launch to strengthen presence in APAC and Middle East 2017 ##### Investment in Hydra Space Non-terrestrial network, satellite IOT connectivity 2022 ##### Sold Link Technology Stake to Hiberus Creation of Hiberus Ecuador and Dominicana 2023 ##### BTS Reintegrates SONOC Leverage proprietary S1 Platform and technical skills to drive innovation 2024 ##### Launch of Sendo Regional SMS and Omnichannel provider headquartered in Miami with operations in Ecuador 2025 ##### Partnership with Comfone Collaboration to enhance global mobile communication services 1993 ##### Creation of SONOC Technological independence and innovation 2008 ##### Zaragoza, Spain Headquarters Solidify Global Operations 2017 ##### Investment in Medux QoE for MNOs 2022 ##### Investment in Kinecdid Reinforced Cloud numbers offering and exclusivity with Liberty LATAM 2023 ##### Investment in Deuna SaaS for Online Transaction/Payment Gateway 2024 ##### Investment in LoopUp Cloud Telephony solutions for enterprises 2025 ##### Investment in ZIM Enhanced global connectivity solutions through eSIM technology 2025 **** --- ## Portfolio Companies BTS Group invests independently or partners with leading private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms, including collaborations with firms like Inveready and Adara Ventures. The group’s investment model focuses on diversified sectors, synergy creation, and innovation and incubation. ##### Joint Venture --- [![S&BTS Logo - FC](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SBTS-Logo-FC.svg)](https://www.sbtsglobal.io/) Founded in 2017 as a joint venture between SoftBank Corp. and BTS, SBTS helps carriers, mobile operators, CPaaS providers, hyperscalers, and enterprises navigate diverse markets, technologies, and regulations through frictionless communications, smarter delivery, and stronger profitability. SBTS combines deep global expertise with regional specialization in the APAC and Middle East regions. With a track record of scaling SoftBank’s international voice services, it delivers seamless, sustainable solutions to partners worldwide. Leveraging the proprietary S1 platform, the SBTS portfolio spans Global Connectivity (voice, messaging, cloud numbers, programmable communications, and eSIM), SmartVoice, Identity, Managed Communications, Omnichannel, Protection, and Analytics, driving agility, visibility, and future-readiness for customers. [ VISIT WEBSITE ](https://www.sbtsglobal.io/) ##### Portfolio Investment --- [![logo_hiberus](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/logo_hiberus.webp)](https://www.hiberus.com/) Hiberus is a global leader in tech consulting with 100% private capital, whose core business focuses on providing services in business consultancy, technological development, digital transformation, and outsourcing. Hiberus is internationally recognized by public and private entities as a reliable primary partner that addresses business and process needs. With 3,200+ employees and 19 offices across Spain and 18 international branches, Hiberus is able to deftly operate in global markets. They serve 2,000+ clients worldwide, with presence in Andorra, Morocco, Italy, Romania, the United Kingdom, Germany, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, and the United States. [ VISIT WEBSITE ](https://www.hiberus.com/) ##### Portfolio Investment --- [![logo_loopup](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/logo_loopup.webp)](https://www.loopup.com) LoopUp helps organizations move their global communications into the cloud to support flexible working, increase productivity, and reduce complexity and cost. A Microsoft Solutions Partner, LoopUp’s solutions include full telephony integration for Microsoft Teams delivered over LoopUp’s premium voice network via Direct Routing, and a premium remote meeting solution, available as a native app for Teams or standalone solution. LoopUp provides a fully managed global service with customer support from 15 offices around the world. Over 5,000 organizations worldwide use LoopUp’s global voice network, and has built a reputation for quality solutions, premium service, and reliability over the last 15 years. [ VISIT WEBSITE ](https://www.loopup.com) ##### Portfolio Investment --- [![logo-medux](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/logo-medux.webp)](https://www.medux.com) MedUX is the global leader in QoE testing and monitoring with a unique fixed- and mobile-convergent QoE insights suite. MedUX specializes in comprehensive and innovative multi-platform solutions for telecom operators, regulators, and digital enterprises to test, benchmark, and monitor next generation networks. Focused on delivering grand scale, end-to-end network and service performance visibility, MedUX leverages real-time customer perspective data and advanced analytics to ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and offers insights into optimizing networks and improving customer experiences. With a presence in 25+ countries and monitoring 60+ operators worldwide, MedUX’s patented technology and expertise make it a trusted partner for customers everywhere. [ VISIT WEBSITE ](https://www.medux.com) ##### Portfolio Investment --- [![logo_sendo](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/logo_sendo.webp)](https://www.sendo.cloud) Sendo is a Miami-headquartered messaging aggregator that connects its clients to a network of 400+ telecommunications operators worldwide through an easy-to-use API and web portal. Sendo enables messaging across integrated communication channels to analyze behavior patterns and tracks messages from approval by mobile operators to final delivery. Sendo works with top global companies to support omnichannel functionality, offering technical support, ongoing training, connection with local telcos, and anti-fraud capabilities. [ VISIT WEBSITE ](https://www.sendo.cloud) ##### Portfolio Investment --- [![logo_zim](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/logo_zim.webp)](https://www.zimconnections.com/) ZIM Connections is the Gateway to Global eSIM Connectivity for Businesses and Customers Worldwide. ZIM provides seamless international connectivity solutions that help businesses and individuals stay connected effortlessly. By offering a plug-and-play eSIM platform with global coverage in over 200 destinations, ZIM simplifies connectivity management and enables telecom providers to expand their services without complex integration. [ VISIT WEBSITE ](https://www.zimconnections.com/) ##### Incubation Initiative --- [![logo_deuna](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/logo_deuna.webp)](https://www.deuna.com) Founded by Roberto Kafati and Jose Maria Serrano, DEUNA provides a unified platform to simplify global payments and power next generation commerce. DEUNA has raised over $38 million from world-class investors including Activant Capital, Valor Capital, Softbank Early Stage (now Upload), L Catterton, and other angel investors like Will Hockey, Carlos García, and more. DEUNA has now become a pivotal player in revolutionizing payment solutions across multiple markets, offering the ultimate payments infrastructure. It provides merchants with unparalleled performance and operational efficiency through a simple, centralized payments orchestration platform. [ VISIT WEBSITE ](https://www.deuna.com) ##### Incubation Initiative --- [![logo_hydra-space](https://bts.io/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/logo_hydra-space.webp)](https://hydra-space.com/) Hydra Space is an engineering company based in Madrid, with capabilities that integrate across the space and communications value chain. They provide efficient and optimized Satellite IoT Communications to sectors like precision agriculture, infrastructure management, and environment and ocean monitoring. Hydra Space solutions and capabilities open the doors to Affordable Access to Space, helping to implement space-based innovation initiatives and new business models. They are proudly supported by European Space Agency – Business Incubation Centre in Madrid (ESA-BIC), CDTI-Neotec, and ENISA and are members of Madrid Innovation and New Space Cluster, Madrid Space Technologies Cluster, and the Spain Aerospace Platform. [ VISIT WEBSITE ](https://hydra-space.com/) --- [ Explore Partnership Opportunities ](https://bts.io/contact/)