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§ Private Profile · San Diego, CA, USA
Developer of KaiOS, a mobile operating system for affordable feature phones and IoT devices, enabling internet access in emerging markets.
KaiOS Technologies, based in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, develops KaiOS, a lightweight Linux-based mobile operating system for affordable keypad feature phones and IoT devices. The OS enables internet access via web apps, 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, and NFC on low-power hardware, supporting third-party applications through its store. The company has raised $97.4 million in funding and employs between 95 and 110 individuals, with its operating system powering over 30 million phones globally. Major partners and customers include carriers such as AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Reliance Jio, while TCL Corporation stands as its largest shareholder. Targeting emerging markets to bridge the digital divide, KaiOS Technologies projects annual revenue of $27.8 million by 2025. The organization was founded in 2016 by Sebastien Codeville.
KaiOS Technologies has raised $53.4M across 2 funding rounds.
KaiOS Technologies has raised $53.4M in total across 2 funding rounds.
KaiOS Technologies has raised $53.4M in total across 2 funding rounds.
KaiOS Technologies's investors include Denis Barrier, Google, TCL.
KaiOS Technologies has raised $53.4M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $3.4M Other Equity in November 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2022 | $3.4M Venture Round | — | — | Announced |
| May 22, 2019 | $50M Series B | Denis Barrier | Google, TCL | Announced |