What Murena does

Murena is a French-headquartered (Paris) privacy-focused technology company founded in 2018 by Gaël Duval, operating through a Delaware-incorporated US entity (Murena Inc., New York). Its core product is /e/OS, a deGoogled fork of Android 14 that removes Google services, blocks trackers via an Advanced Privacy shield, and supports location spoofing. The current generation (/e/OS 4.0/4.1, June 2026) adds a Gmail Migration Assistant, cloud backup (Murena Backup), eIDAS-compliant e-signatures (Murena Sign), and end-to-end encrypted video conferencing (Murena Meet).

The company monetizes through three streams: (1) hardware sales of deGoogled smartphones and tablets supplied through partnerships — Fairphone for the Fairphone 3/4/5/6, Gigaset for the GS6 and GS6 Pro, and Volla for a 12.6-inch tablet — sold via direct e-commerce at murena.com (Europe) and murena.com/america (US/Canada); (2) recurring cloud subscriptions to Murena Workspace (20GB-$29.99/month tiers up to 2TB) including email, drive, office tools, sign, meet, and backup, hosted in Europe on renewable energy; (3) US mobile connectivity via Murena Mobile eSIM plans ($25-$45/month) running on T-Mobile's network as an MVNO. An affiliate program adds a referral channel.

Murena primarily serves privacy-conscious individual consumers across 30+ countries, with an emerging business/enterprise segment positioned around GDPR compliance, employee device privacy, and a referenced Murena MDM offering. Distribution is direct-to-consumer, supplemented by hardware OEM partnerships and a community ecosystem (Telegram, Mastodon, community.e.foundation forum). Funding has been raised through crowdfunding on Kickstarter and Crowdcube, with one disclosed round of approximately $809,972 in July 2024; no institutional VC or PE ownership is evidenced. The company operates with 11-50 employees and is privately held.

Name

Murena

Legal name

Murena Inc.

Website

https://murena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Murena is a French privacy-focused technology company offering /e/OS (a deGoogled Android fork), Murena Workspace cloud services, and Murena Mobile eSIM plans. It serves privacy-conscious consumers and businesses through direct e-commerce and hardware partnerships with Fairphone, Gigaset, and Volla.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Privacy-focused mobile devices and services

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Telecommunications Resellers and Agents for Wireless Telecommunication Services (51712)

SIC

Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Operating Systems & Firmware (Android forks, OEM UI, Feature Phone OS) (CRACALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

OEM & Device-Embedded App Stores (BPAMADAD)

Keywords

• Degoogled android os
• Privacy-focused smartphones
• Secure cloud services
• Esim wireless plans
• Open source mobile os

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of deGoogled smartphones (Fairphone 3, 4, 5, 6; GS6; GS6 Pro) and Volla Tablet pre-installed with /e/OS. One-time hardware purchase model with 1-2 year warranty.
2. Cloud Storage (Murena Workspace): Subscription-based cloud storage plans ranging from 20GB to 2TB, including email, calendar, contacts, office suite, and secure drive. Free 1GB tier available; paid plans from $2.49/month.
3. Mobile Plans (Murena Mobile): eSIM-based wireless plans on T-Mobile network. Plans include 4GB for $25/month and unlimited for $45/month. No contracts, credit checks, or data selling.
4. Affiliate/Partner Program: Commission-based program for partners (influencers, bloggers, press, businesses) promoting Murena products. Commissions: 20% for cloud subscriptions, 3% for smartphones, 15% for accessories and spare parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Murena develops and sells /e/OS, a deGoogled Android-based operating system designed to protect user privacy by removing Google services and blocking trackers. The company bundles this OS with hardware from partners (Fairphone, Gigaset, Volla) to sell deGoogled smartphones and tablets, and complements it with subscription-based cloud productivity services (Murena Workspace), MVNO wireless plans (Murena Mobile), and a complete privacy-focused ecosystem of integrated software tools.

Product overview

Murena is a privacy-first technology company offering a complete ecosystem of deGoogled smartphones and cloud services. The core product is /e/OS, a Google-free Android fork that replaces Big Tech services with privacy-respecting alternatives. Hardware is provided through partnerships: Fairphone (Gen. 4, 5, and 6) and Gigaset (GS6 and GS6 PRO) for smartphones, and Volla for tablets. Cloud services include Murena Workspace (email, storage, office tools, e-signatures, video conferencing), Murena Mobile (eSIM wireless plans), and Murena Backup. The portfolio spans from entry-level affordable devices to premium offerings, unified by the /e/OS operating system with Advanced Privacy protection features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Murena Workspace: Privacy-focused cloud services including email, secure online drive, office suite tools, and calendar/contacts sync.
• Murena Mobile
• Murena Fairphone (Gen. 6)
• Murena GS6 / GS6 Pro
• Murena Volla Tablet

Products and services

• Murena Fairphone (Gen. 6) Repairable, modular smartphone co-branded with Fairphone, running /e/OS. Features Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, 50 MP dual camera, Gorilla Glass 7i, and supports up to 12 self-replaceable parts. Privacy-first deGoogled experience targeted at consumers who want sustainable, modular hardware with strong privacy controls. Priced at $749 in the US market.
• Murena GS6 Privacy-focused smartphone developed in partnership with German brand Gigaset. Combines performance, sustainability, and affordability with features including eSIM, IP68 protection, fast wireless charging, and Bluetooth 5.4. Runs /e/OS out of the box, providing a deGoogled Android experience for the European market.
• Murena GS6 PRO Premium variant of the GS6 smartphone with enhanced specifications. Part of the Gigaset partnership targeting mainstream users with privacy-first technology and higher-end hardware features. Runs /e/OS with deGoogled Android experience.
• Murena Volla Tablet Privacy-focused Android tablet co-developed with Volla. Runs /e/OS on MediaTek Helio G99 with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. 12.6-inch display offering a Google-free tablet experience for privacy-conscious consumers. Priced at €698.
• Murena Workspace Privacy-focused cloud and productivity suite including secure email, private cloud storage, office suite tools, calendar, contacts, notes, tasks, Murena Sign e-signature, Murena Meet video conferencing, and Murena Backup. Hosted in Europe on renewable energy. Available in tiered subscription plans from 20GB ($2.49/month) to 2TB ($29.99/month), with 1GB free tier. Full Microsoft 365 compatibility.
• Murena Mobile Privacy-focused wireless eSIM service operating as an MVNO on T-Mobile's network in the USA. Plans include 4GB at $25/month (unlimited talk and text) and unlimited at $45/month (with premium data). No credit checks, no contracts, and no data selling. Targeted at US consumers seeking privacy-respecting mobile service.
• Murena Fairphone 4 Previous generation modular smartphone available in the US market at reduced prices. Runs /e/OS providing a deGoogled Android experience. Compatible with T-Mobile and MVNO carriers. Targets consumers seeking an entry-level privacy-focused device from Murena.
• Murena Fairphone 5 Fifth generation Fairphone with modular design, 5-year warranty, and 8 years of software updates (until 2031). Currently available only in Europe. Runs /e/OS providing deGoogled Android experience for sustainability-focused consumers.
• Fairbuds Sustainable wireless earbuds with 100% renewable energy assembly, e-waste neutrality, and up to 9 replaceable parts. Priced with promotional discount of $18 off for sustainability-conscious consumers.
• Fairbuds XL Sustainable wireless over-ear headphones complementing the Fairbuds line with the same environmental commitments including renewable energy assembly and replaceable components.

Quantifiable outcome

• 111,131+ data leaks blocked by Advanced Privacy feature
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GigasetcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 12 June 2026German hardware manufacturer partnership to produce GS6 and GS6 Pro smartphones pre-installed with /e/OS. Part of Murena's strategy to make privacy-first technology accessible to mainstream users with affordable devices featuring premium features like eSIM, IP68 protection, and wireless charging.
• FairphonecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLongstanding partnership with Fairphone for sustainable, modular smartphones (Fairphone 3, 4, 5, 6) running /e/OS. Fairphone provides repairable hardware with ethical production chain; Murena provides deGoogled OS. Partnership extends Fairphone 3 support to 2028.
• VollacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartnership with German hardware maker Volla to produce the Volla Tablet, a 12.6-inch privacy-focused tablet running /e/OS with MediaTek Helio G99, 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage.
• Edinburgh UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership providing privacy validation for /e/OS. University conducted privacy studies comparing Android operating systems.
• Trinity College DublinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership (Dublin) providing privacy validation for /e/OS through published studies on Android privacy.
• Fairphone (Fairphone 3 Extension)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to extend Fairphone 3 support beyond original 5-year commitment. Murena delivers continued security and stability updates for Fairphone 3 through /e/OS until 2028, effectively extending device lifespan to 9 years of updates.
• T-MobilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork infrastructure provider for Murena Mobile eSIM plans. Murena Mobile operates as an MVNO on T-Mobile's network, offering privacy-focused wireless service nationwide in the USA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GrapheneOS: GrapheneOS is a privacy and security-focused mobile operating system built as an Android fork for Pixel devices. Like Murena's /e/OS, it targets privacy-conscious users seeking alternatives to stock Android, but focuses exclusively on Pixel hardware and emphasizes security hardening over consumer-friendliness.
• CalyxOS: CalyxOS is a deGoogled Android-based operating system from the Calyx Institute, targeting privacy-conscious users on Pixel devices. It competes directly with /e/OS in the privacy-first mobile OS market with similar microG-based service replacement and app compatibility.
• LineageOS: LineageOS is the open-source Android distribution on which /e/OS is built. It is a direct peer in the Android fork space, though LineageOS focuses on broader device support and community development while /e/OS focuses on privacy and consumer products.
• Proton (Proton AG): Proton offers a privacy-focused ecosystem including ProtonMail, Proton Drive, Proton VPN, and Proton Calendar—directly comparable to Murena Workspace's email, drive, and productivity offerings. Both target privacy-conscious users seeking alternatives to Big Tech cloud services, with European privacy positioning.
• iodéOS: iodéOS is a French-developed deGoogled Android fork with privacy features including tracker blocking—directly comparable to /e/OS. Shares French origin with Murena and competes in the same niche privacy-focused mobile OS market.
• Tuta (formerly Tutanota): Tuta offers encrypted email, calendar, and contacts with a privacy-first, end-to-end encrypted approach hosted in Germany. Directly comparable to the email and calendar components of Murena Workspace.

Others

• Fairphone: Fairphone is both a hardware partner (Fairphone 3/4/5/6 devices with /e/OS) and an adjacent player in the sustainable, ethical smartphone market. They share the privacy/sustainability consumer segment but Fairphone sells hardware directly while Murena adds the deGoogled OS layer.
• Volla: Volla is a German hardware partner producing the Volla Tablet running /e/OS. An adjacent player in privacy-focused hardware, primarily a tablet and smartphone maker partnering with Murena for software.

Emerging players

• Purism: Purism makes the Librem 5 privacy-focused smartphone and offers privacy-respecting laptops and software services. An emerging player in the privacy hardware space, comparable to Murena's mission but with different execution approach.
• Nextcloud: Nextcloud offers self-hosted file sharing, collaboration, and communication tools. Overlaps with Murena Workspace's productivity offerings (drive, calendar, office tools) but uses a self-hosted/federated model rather than a managed cloud service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MurenaCom
• GitHubgitlab.e.foundation/e
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/murenamobile

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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