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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.
About OSOM
Industries
Data & Analytics
Hardware
Consumer Software
Cybersecurity
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$42.5M
Headquarters
Cupertino, California
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Residual contractors still handled Saga security maintenance and Solana obligations after closure.
- Privacy-focused mobile expertise kept OSOM relevant to niche security-minded buyers.
- The Saga launch created recognizable hardware IP and product history for potential acquirers.
What critics are saying
- OSOM shut down in September 2024 after failing to raise new capital.
- Mary Stone Ross sued Jason Keats over alleged Lamborghinis, racing, and mortgage payments.
- With no customers and skeleton support, OSOM faces total employer collapse and brand extinction.
What makes OSOM unique
- OSOM built privacy-first Android hardware from former Essential engineers and privacy staff.
- The Saga paired a phone with a built-in Solana crypto wallet.
- OSOM sold a tightly integrated hardware-software stack focused on user data control.
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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
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.
In 2022, OSOM rolled out its debut product, the Saga, an Android phone with backing from the blockchain heavyweight Solana.
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About OSOM
Industries
Data & Analytics
Hardware
Consumer Software
Cybersecurity
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$42.5M
Headquarters
Cupertino, California
Founded
2020
There are no jobs for OSOM right now.
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