Manila, Philippines – March 2025 – 917Ventures, the innovation arm of Globe and one of Southeast Asia’s largest venture builders, is taking a bold step in API-driven digital transformation by integrating Concati, its cutting-edge API marketplace, into the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance global connectivity and interoperability, enabling businesses and developers to leverage open-standard APIs for seamless digital innovation.
As the newest addition to 917Ventures’ growing portfolio, Concati simplifies access to a diverse range of APIs, empowering developers to unlock, monetize, and scale digital capabilities across industries. By partnering with GSMA Open Gateway, Concati strengthens its mission to build a global, collaborative API ecosystem that accelerates technological advancements and business growth.
Driving Innovation Through Global Connectivity
“Concati is more than just an API marketplace—it’s a game-changer for digital transformation. Our partnership with GSMA Open Gateway extends our reach beyond borders, contributing to a unified framework that champions interoperability, innovation, and seamless connectivity,” said Vince Yamat, Managing Director of 917Ventures.
The GSMA Open Gateway initiative unites mobile network operators covering over 75% of global mobile connections, establishing an open and scalable API-driven environment for businesses and developers.
A Shared Vision for Scalable Digital Services
Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific at GSMA, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating:
“This partnership aligns perfectly with GSMA Open Gateway’s vision of creating a harmonized, interoperable network that enables new digital services at scale. Concati’s robust platform, backed by 917Ventures and Globe’s extensive technical ecosystem, is set to drive substantial innovation and industry-wide growth.”
As a GSMA Open Gateway signatory, 917Ventures works alongside 34 global partners in the Channel Partner workstream, contributing expertise in Product, Technical, and Business areas to shape API development and standardization.
Through this alliance, 917Ventures and Concati cement their role as key players in the global API economy, equipping businesses with the tools to unlock new digital opportunities and accelerate innovation through seamless API integration.
For more information about 917Ventures visit https://917ventures.com/. Learn more about Concati at https://concati.com/.
