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Oso puts security in the hands of the makers by presenting security as code. It gives developers a library for authorization, with the freedom to shape and e...
Oso has raised $34.0M across 3 funding rounds.
Key people at Oso.
Oso was founded in 2018 by Sam Scott (Founder) and Graham Neray (Founder).
Oso has raised $34.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Oso provides Authorization as a Service, enabling organizations to define and enforce permissions for applications and AI agents.
Key people at Oso.
Oso was founded in 2018 by Sam Scott (Founder) and Graham Neray (Founder).
Oso has raised $34.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Oso's investors include Felicis Ventures, A Capital, Cyberstarts VC, Eight Roads Ventures, Graph Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, NFX, SV Angel, Abrahami Avishai, Frederic Kerrest, Immad Akhund, Michael Ma.
Oso has raised $34.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $15.0M Series A in June 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | $15M Series A | Felicis Ventures | A Capital, Cyberstarts VC, Eight Roads Ventures, Graph Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, NFX, SV Angel, Abrahami Avishai, Frederic Kerrest, Immad Akhund, Michael MA, Ronny Conway, Ryan Carlson, Armon Dadgar, Calvin French Owen, Christina Cacioppo, David Petersen, Harpoon Ventures, Charity Majors, Sequoia Capital | Announced |
| Apr 1, 2023 | $11M Series A | Innovacom, Breizh UP, Novinvest Partners | M12, Cemag Invest | Announced |
| Mar 1, 2021 | $8M Series A | Sequoia Capital | Company Ventures, Highland Capital Partners, SV Angel | Announced |
Oso is a technology company that provides developers with a library for authorization, effectively putting security in the hands of the makers by presenting security as code. Its product enables developers to implement and customize authorization logic flexibly, allowing them to focus on rapid development without compromising security. Oso serves enterprises and developers building modern applications, addressing complex authorization challenges, including those posed by AI agents. Its solution enforces least privilege access dynamically, helping prevent over-permissioning and enhancing security posture. Notable customers include Verizon, Intercom, Wayfair, Duolingo, and Productboard, reflecting strong growth momentum and adoption in diverse sectors[1][2].
Founded in 2018, Oso was created to tackle one of the oldest and most difficult problems in computing: authorization—determining who can access what across systems. The company was co-founded by Graham Neray (CEO) and Nick Kucharski (CTO), who brought deep technical expertise to the challenge. The idea emerged from the increasing complexity of authorization in modern software, especially with the rise of AI agents requiring dynamic and fine-grained access control. Early traction came from securing partnerships with major enterprises and building a distributed team headquartered in New York City’s NoMad neighborhood, fostering collaboration and innovation[1][2].
Oso rides the trend of increasing complexity in software authorization, especially as AI agents become more prevalent and require sophisticated access controls. The timing is critical as enterprises demand scalable, secure, and programmable authorization solutions to manage risk in distributed and AI-driven environments. Market forces such as the rise of cloud-native architectures, zero-trust security models, and regulatory pressures favor solutions like Oso’s that embed security deeply into development processes. By enabling developers to own security as code, Oso influences the broader ecosystem toward more secure, agile software development practices[1][2].
Looking ahead, Oso is well-positioned to expand its influence as AI adoption grows and authorization complexity intensifies. Trends such as AI governance, dynamic access control, and security automation will shape its product evolution. The company’s focus on developer empowerment and enterprise readiness suggests continued growth and deeper integration into modern software stacks. Oso’s approach could become a standard for how authorization is implemented in the future, reinforcing its role as a critical enabler of secure, scalable, and flexible application development[1][2].