# Umbrel

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/umbrel

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: India
- Website: www.getumbrel.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 29, 2021)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Umbrel is a technology company that provides a self-hosting home cloud solution, empowering users with control over their data through its proprietary operating system, umbrelOS.Founded in 2020 in India, Umbrel specializes in home cloud solutions. The company, led by CEO Mayank Chhabra, raised USD 3.000 mn in Seed funding on October 29, 2021, with investors including OSS Capital and Slow Ventures. Umbrel focuses on providing privacy-centric digital solutions.Umbrel specializes in providing a comprehensive home cloud solution through its flagship product, umbrelOS, which functions as an operating system designed for self-hosting various applications. The main offerings include the ability to store files, stream media, run a Bitcoin node, and utilize advanced AI models, all from a personal server located in the user's home. The platform is tailored for users seeking to take control of their data and enhance their privacy, providing functionalities such as ad blocking across the entire network via Pi-hole® integration and home automation through Home Assistant. Umbrel's products are primarily targeted at privacy-conscious individuals and tech-savvy users in markets such as North America and Europe, who are looking for effective self-hosting solutions to manage their digital lifestyle and data security.Umbrel generates revenue through direct sales of its home cloud hardware and subscriptions for its software services. The primary transaction structure involves customers purchasing the umbrelOS device that includes built-in storage and capabilities for self-hosting applications. Additionally, customers may subscribe to various apps available in the Umbrel App Store, which can be installed with a single click. As users engage with services like Bitcoin node management and media streaming, the company captures value through these direct-to-consumer sales. Pricing plans reflect the core offerings of the company, aligning with the needs of individual users who prioritize data sovereignty and privacy in their digital activities.In October 2021, Umbrel raised USD 3.000 mn in Seed funding led by OSS Capital, with participation from other investors including Slow Ventures and Fulgur Ventures. The funding will be utilized to accelerate product development and expand the team. Umbrel aims to launch new features and enhance its existing product offerings while targeting expansion into new markets, particularly within Europe and North America, to meet the growing demand for home cloud solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 29, 2021, $3M — Slow, Village Global, OSS Capital, Fulgur Ventures, Huat Ventures, Mimesis Capital

## Investors

- Slow (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/slow) — Seed
- Village Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/village-global) — Seed
- OSS Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oss-capital) — Seed
- Fulgur Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fulgur-ventures) — Seed
- Huat Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/huat-ventures) — Seed
- Mimesis Capital — Seed