A la Mobile

About A la Mobile

A la Mobile, Inc. operated as a provider of an open Linux system platform for the mobile handset industry. Founded in 2005 by Frederick Kiremidjian and Pauline Alker, the company was situated in San Ramon, California, positioning itself as a key player in the operating systems software market. Its core offering was a Linux-based platform designed to provide an end-to-end service for wireless handsets, which included integration, customization, certification, maintenance, and migration. The platform was architected to be open and configurable, embracing industry standards to offer freedom of choice to its clients. Later, the company's platform incorporated a package of applications based on Google's Android mobile operating system.

The company successfully navigated the venture capital landscape, securing a total of $10.3 million in funding across two rounds. The initial Series A funding round occurred on June 1, 2005, raising $3.56 million. This was followed by a Series B round on February 5, 2008. Venrock was a notable investor in the company. A la Mobile's business model focused on providing its open Linux system platform to businesses within the mobile technology sector. The company aimed to generate revenue through its comprehensive service offerings that supported the entire lifecycle of mobile device software. After nearly a decade of operation, A la Mobile was acquired by Telcogames in a merger and acquisition deal on April 1, 2015, marking its exit from the market as an independent entity.