Deta, a technology company based in Berlin, is on a mission to transform personal computing with the introduction of Deta Space. This innovative platform, touted as the world’s first personal cloud computer, has recently secured $3.6 million in seed funding, led by Crane Venture Partners. The company’s founder, Mustafa Abdelhai, envisions a future where users have more power and privacy through a unique cloud-based operating system.
The Inspiration behind Deta Space
In an interview with VentureBeat, Abdelhai shared his inspiration for creating Deta Space. He recalled the days of the late 90s and early 2000s when individuals had control over their own software on their personal computers. However, as personal data became a commodity and cloud computing emerged, users lost autonomy. Abdelhai questioned this current state of affairs and sought a solution that would give control back to the users.
“Maybe something is missing here, maybe we’re thinking wrong. The idea is that the computer’s operating system is in the cloud, and you can access it from anywhere and any device,”
– Mustafa Abdelhai, Co-founder and CEO of Deta
Deta Space: Empowering Users with Space OS
Deta Space operates on the company’s revolutionary “Space OS,” which allows users to manage their own apps and data, eliminating the need to rely on big platforms like AWS. Instead of competing with these platforms, Deta aims to continue the legacy of personal computers by shifting it to the cloud. The Space OS offers seamless interoperability between apps and ensures privacy by allowing users to store data in secure personal environments of their choosing.
Already, over 67,000 developers have signed up to build apps on Deta Space, indicating a strong demand for a platform that prioritizes user control. Deta’s approach has the potential to disrupt the enterprise data and AI landscape by challenging the dominance of large corporations that dictate the direction of software. Additionally, the focus on interoperability may foster a more collaborative and less fragmented tech environment.
“We do actually believe that we’re building a computer operating system that could replace your current operating system,”
– Mustafa Abdelhai, Co-founder and CEO of Deta
While Deta’s vision is ambitious, it puts users at the forefront, challenging tech giants to reconsider their relationship with customers and data. With the backing of prominent venture firms and industry experts, Deta is well-positioned to overcome technical and adoption hurdles and launch a new era of computing.
