OSOM

OSOM

Privacy-focused hardware and software ecosystem

Overview

OSOM Products builds a privacy-focused hardware and software ecosystem. It develops and sells devices like privacy-first smartphones and accompanying software that work together to protect user data from being collected or exploited. The products are designed to operate with on-device processing and tight data controls to minimize data sharing, delivering a seamless user experience without compromising functionality. OSOM differentiates itself by offering a holistic, privacy-centric solution across both hardware and software, rather than relying on data monetization or separate, disjointed tools. Its goal is to give tech-savvy users, privacy advocates, and privacy-conscious consumers a premium, easy-to-use technology stack that keeps personal information private across all devices and apps.

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

  • BONK airdrops exceeded Saga's $1,000 price, selling out all 20,000 units.
  • Saga price dropped to $600, boosting accessibility with Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 specs.
  • Solana hackathons and grants expand dApp ecosystem for OSOM software growth.

What critics are saying

  • Solana Mobile controls Saga and Seeker sales, stripping OSOM's revenue.
  • CEO misappropriated funds for Lamborghini, causing investor exodus since 2023.
  • Solana outages devalue Seed Vault, dooming sales in 12-18 months.

What makes OSOM unique

  • OSOM builds privacy-first smartphones like Saga with Seed Vault for secure key storage.
  • Saga enables fingerprint-based signing via Solana dApp Store, separating keys from apps.
  • OSOM crafts hardware-software ecosystem targeting privacy advocates beyond data monetization.

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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

CyberMedia India Ltd
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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