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OSOM

Privacy-first smartphones and software suite

Overview

OSOM produces privacy-focused hardware and software to protect personal data. It sells privacy-first smartphones and related software solutions, often via subscriptions or one-time purchases, and aims to work as an integrated ecosystem so privacy stays protected across devices. The products are designed to minimize data collection and keep user information confidential, with hardware and software that function together to guard privacy without sacrificing usability. OSOM differentiates itself by offering a holistic, hardware-plus-software approach focused on privacy, targeting tech‑savvy users and privacy advocates who will pay a premium for stronger protections. Its goal is to give people practical, easy-to-use technology that preserves privacy in everyday digital life.

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About OSOM

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Why OSOM is rated
D-
Rated D- on Competitive Edge
Rated D- on Growth Potential
Rated D- on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsHardwareConsumer SoftwareCybersecurity

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$42.5M

Headquarters

Cupertino, CA

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • October 7, 2026 settlement ended insurer litigation over ex-CPO Mary Ross’s claims.
  • OSOM’s shutdown in September 2024 capped burn and removed ongoing operating losses.
  • Solana Saga’s December 2024 security-update obligation proved retained engineering capability.

What critics are saying

  • OSOM Products ended general operations September 6, 2024; the business is gone.
  • Mary Ross’s 2024 Delaware suit alleged Keats spent company money on Lamborghinis and mortgage payments.
  • Funding collapse killed the Saga successor and any future hardware roadmap by 2024.

What makes OSOM unique

  • Jason Keats built OSOM from Essential veterans around privacy-first hardware design.
  • OSOM launched Saga in 2022 with Solana and Seed Vault wallet isolation.
  • OSOM’s Privacy Cable offered physical data-disconnect controls uncommon in consumer accessories.

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Funding

Total Funding

$42.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

0 Rounds

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
  • Flexible Paid Time Off & Holidays Including a Winter Shut Down
  • Work from Home Stipend
  • Stock Options
  • 401k

Company News

DataQuest
Sep 2nd, 2024
Future of OSOM: Can a CEO of a Failing Startup Afford a Lamborghini?

More than three years have passed since OSOM Products Inc. introduced the Osom OV1, a smartphone created by the former Essential team following the company's closure.

Android Police
Sep 1st, 2024
Ex-OSOM exec blasts CEO for lining pockets with company cash

In 2022, OSOM rolled out its debut product, the Saga, an Android phone with backing from the blockchain heavyweight Solana.

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