Murena smartphone

Brand Background and Philosophy

Murena is a distinctive brand in the technology sector, primarily known for its focus on privacy and data sovereignty. Initiated as a hardware extension for the /e/OS project, Murena provides smartphones and cloud services that are de-Googled, ensuring that user data remains private and is not shared with large tech corporations without consent. The brand represents a growing movement toward digital privacy-first consumer electronics.

Manufacturing and Ownership

Murena smartphones are typically produced through partnerships with various hardware manufacturers. Many of their devices are rebranded versions of hardware from companies like Fairphone (based in the Netherlands) or Teracube (based in the USA), which are then flashed with the privacy-centric /e/OS. Manufacturing of these physical components generally takes place in China, though the software development and assembly of the private ecosystem occur primarily in Europe.

Corporate Structure

The brand is operated by Murena SAS, a company headquartered in France. It was co-founded by Gaël Duval, who is also the creator of Mandrake Linux. The company maintains a close relationship with the e Foundation, the non-profit organization responsible for the development of the underlying open-source operating system. This unique structure ensures that the commercial arm of the business remains aligned with the non-profit's mission of digital freedom and privacy.