When was OwnFone founded?

OwnFone was founded in 2008 and raised its 1st funding round 6 years after it was founded.

Where is OwnFone located?

OwnFone is headquartered in Islington, United Kingdom. It is registered at Grindleton Business Centre, The Spinney, Clitheroe, England, BB7 4DH.

Which legal entities is OwnFone associated with?

OwnFone is associated with ANYWHERE GROUP LIMITED and 1 other.

How many employees does OwnFone have?

As of May 31, 2022, the latest employee count at OwnFone is 2.

Is OwnFone a funded company?

OwnFone is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Angel round on Dec 23, 2014.

When was the latest funding round of OwnFone?

OwnFone's latest funding was a $***** Angel round on Dec 23, 2014, with participation from 3 investors.

Where does OwnFone rank among its competitors?

OwnFone ranks 6th amongst 12 active competitors, of which 5 are funded. It stands 2nd in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was eNOugh, which secured $313K in Aug, 2024.

Who are the top competitors of OwnFone?

OwnFone's top competitors include Meizu, Vertu and Buddi. Among them, eNOugh secured the most recent funding round in August, 2024.

OwnFone - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Company Details

Provider of mobile telecare and GPS tracking devices for safety. The company offers mobile handsets programmed with pre-selected numbers for simplified communication. It also provides GPS trackers with two-way communication and geofencing capabilities. These devices are designed for personal safety and reassurance.

Website: ownfone.com
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Email ID: *****@ownfone.com
Phone Number: +44 **********
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Registered Address: Grindleton Business Centre, The Spinney, Clitheroe, England, BB7 4DH

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2008

Location

Islington, United Kingdom

Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.04M in 1 round

Latest Funding Round

Angel, Dec 23, 2014, $*****

Investors

Angel CoFund & 4 more

Ranked

6^th among 12 active competitors

Employee Count

2 as on May 31, 2022

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OwnFone is associated with 2 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Reports
ANYWHERE GROUP LIMITED CIN: 11272484 , United Kingdom, Active		-	2 (As on May 31, 2024)
ANYWHERE CARE LIMITED CIN: 11102856 , United Kingdom, Active	Dec 07, 2017	-	2 (As on May 31, 2024)

OwnFone has raised a total funding of $1.04M over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Angel round on Dec 23, 2014 for $*****. 3 investors participated in its latest round. OwnFone has 3 institutional investors and 2 angel investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of OwnFone:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Dec 23, 2014	2613088	Angel	4926243	4161859	5437508	5339042

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The founders of OwnFone is Thomas Sunderland.

Here are the details of OwnFone's key team members:

Thomas Sunderland: Founder & CEO of OwnFone and founder of 1 other company.

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OwnFone's employee count trend

OwnFone has 2 employees as of May 22. The total employee count is the same as what it was in May 21. Here is OwnFone's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of OwnFone include Meizu, Vertu and Buddi. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of OwnFone, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Meizu 2003, Zhuhai (China), Acquired	Online retailer of smartphones, eyewear, audio products, and related accessories	$958M	Alibaba Group, Zhizhuo Capital & 1 others	66/100
2nd	Vertu 1998, Crookham (United Kingdom), Acquired	Manufacturer of high-end luxury mobile phones	-	-	42/100
3rd	Buddi 2005, Rickmansworth (United Kingdom), Public	Developer of a wearable solution for personal safety	-	Ernström & C:o, Perwyn & 1 others	32/100
4th	Easology 2008, Ipswich (United Kingdom), Seed	Retailer of easy-to-use smartphones and tablets with support and tutorials	-	Anglia Capital Group, The FSE Group & 1 others	32/100
5th	eNOugh 2022, London (United Kingdom), Seed	Smart badges for personal safety	$313K	EQT, PurposeTech & 1 others	29/100
6th	OwnFone 2008, Islington (United Kingdom), Seed	Provider of mobile telecare and GPS tracking devices for safety	$1.04M	Angel CoFund, London Business Angels & 3 others	25/100
7th	Safeli 2021, Norwich (United Kingdom), Unfunded	Provider of wearable devices for personal safety	-	-	24/100
8th	Ellu Company 2015, London (United Kingdom), Unfunded	Bracelet for sending SOS signal during emergency situations	-	-	24/100
9th	My Little Explorer 2013, Newcastle Upon Tyne (United Kingdom), Seed	Bluetooth-based location tracking band for kids	$93.5K	Northstar Ventures	23/100
10th	Visijax 2013, London (United Kingdom), Unfunded	Clothes with integrated LEDs for road and work wear safety applications	-	-	16/100