OSOM

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.

About OSOM

Simplify's Rating
Why OSOM is rated
D-
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated D- on Growth Potential
Rated D- on Differentiation

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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What believers are saying

  • OSOM retained contracted software support for Solana Saga after shutdown.
  • Its privacy-focused intellectual property still has licensing value in 2026.
  • Former Essential branding keeps OSOM visible among privacy-minded Android enthusiasts.

What critics are saying

  • OSOM announced closure on September 5, 2024 after missing funding.
  • Mary Stone Ross sued Jason Keats over alleged misused company funds and Lamborghinis.
  • With no customers in May 2024, OSOM faced an existential collapse.

What makes OSOM unique

  • OSOM paired former Essential engineers with a privacy-first Android hardware story.
  • The 2021 OV1 teaser promised near-stock Android and Qualcomm flagship hardware.
  • OSOM’s brand centered on consumer privacy, unlike ad-driven smartphone incumbents.

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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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