United States
OQO is a San Francisco-based startup pioneering ultra-mobile personal computing. Founded in 2000 by Jory Bell, Jonathan Betts-LaCroix, Andrew Popell, Michael Prichard, Nick Merz, and Robert Ford, the company's vision was to shrink a Windows XP personal computer into a pocketable device, transforming personal computing akin to the revolution in telecommunications brought by mobile phones.
OQO showcased its initial proof of concept at WinHEC 2002, marking a new era in ultra-mobile personal computing. The company's first commercial product, the OQO model 01, debuted at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and received accolades such as TechTV's "Best of Show" in the mobile computing and wireless category. Its successor, the model 01+, earned certification from the Guinness World Records as the world’s smallest full powered, full-featured personal computer.
Recently, OQO introduced the new model 2+ featuring the Intel® Atom™ processor, the world’s first PC OLED display, and worldwide 3G capability. With an embedded touchscreen for easier input and the Qualcomm’s Gobi™ global mobile Internet solution, the model 2+ caters to the needs of mobile professionals requiring enhanced performance and connectivity on the go.
With a philosophy centered around an integrated product development process emphasizing functionality, usability, and design aesthetics, OQO collaborates across engineering, sales and marketing, and operations to advance PC architecture and meet the computing requirements of the mobile enterprise.
The last known investment was a $20.00M Series D investment on 16 November 2005 from Azure Capital Partners, Paladin Capital Group, Motorola Solutions, and AsiaTech Management.
