What is Ossia?
Founded in 2013 by Hatem Zeine, Ossia is the developer of the Cota system, a revolutionary technology designed to deliver power over the air without the need for cables or charging pads. Unlike traditional inductive charging, Cota utilizes a unique scientific approach to provide continuous, remote power to devices, effectively mitigating the environmental and economic reliance on disposable batteries. The company operates at the intersection of consumer electronics and industrial infrastructure, aiming to integrate its power-delivery capabilities into a wide array of IoT devices and enterprise hardware. By positioning itself as an alternative passage to existing power paradigms, Ossia is actively shaping the next generation of energy-efficient technology.
How much funding has Ossia raised?
Ossia has raised a total of $24M across 5 funding rounds:
Series B
$2.7M
Series A
$587K
Series C
$10.3M
Private Equity
$9.4M
Debt
$1M
Series B (2011): $2.7M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2012): $587K, investors not publicly disclosed
Series C (2014): $10.3M supported by Intel Capital, Recruit Strategic Partners, Westcott LLC, and KDDI
Private Equity (2014): $9.4M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $1M backed by PPP
Key Investors in Ossia
Intel Capital
A division of Intel that invests in innovative startups targeting artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, cloud computing, and next-generation hardware technologies.
Recruit Strategic Partners
A Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm and subsidiary of Japan's Recruit, focused on investing in innovative U.S.-based companies with high growth potential.
KDDI
A major Japanese telecommunications provider offering comprehensive mobile and fixed-line services, internet connectivity, and digital infrastructure solutions.
What's next for Ossia?
With the support of major enterprise-level funding, Ossia is poised to accelerate the commercial deployment of its Cota-enabled ecosystem. The strategic focus moving forward involves deepening partnerships with global telecommunications and technology firms to embed wireless power capabilities directly into consumer and industrial hardware. As the company matures, the emphasis will likely shift toward achieving mass-market adoption and establishing Cota as the industry standard for remote energy transmission. By leveraging its existing capital reserves, Ossia is well-positioned to navigate the complexities of hardware manufacturing and regulatory compliance, ultimately driving the global shift toward a more sustainable and wire-free operational environment.
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