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Primebook raises $3 million for laptop OS

What they do

Primebook builds PrimeOS, an Android-based operating system for laptops

The startup raised $3 million from investors including Aman Gupta and Rikant Pittie

PrimeOS has over 3 million downloads across 140 countries and a 5% market share in the sub-₹20,000 segment

Primebook, founded in IIT Delhi hostel rooms, builds PrimeOS, an Android-based operating system for laptops.
The company raised $3 million in funding from notable investors including Aman Gupta and Rikant Pittie.
PrimeOS has been downloaded over 3 million times across 140 countries.
The startup pivoted from a licensing model to a full-stack approach, controlling hardware, software, and user experience.
Primebook appeared on Shark Tank India Season 2 in 2023.
The company has onboarded 100,000+ users since launch and has 300+ school and NGO partnerships.
Primebook aims to build a sovereign, India-first operating system that is intelligent, adaptive, and evolving.

Investors initially struggled to categorise Primebook as hardware, software, or something else.
The company faced challenges including long development cycles, high capital requirements, and deep hardware-software integration.
Primebook identified a broken sub-₹40,000 laptop market with slow, inefficient, and poorly optimised devices.
The startup bridges the gap between consumption and creation by combining the Android ecosystem with a structured computing interface.

Primebook builds PrimeOS, an Android-based operating system for laptops.
The company offers PrimeAGNT, an Operator AI capability that understands user intent and executes end-to-end tasks.
Primebook provides Cloud PC, enabling access to Windows and Linux virtual desktops for higher-performance workflows.
The startup has a 5% market share in the sub-₹20,000 segment.
Primebook has 4.4-star ratings across major marketplaces.
The company partners with 300+ schools and NGOs to expand its reach.

Aman Gupta (investor) — Notable investor, likely known from Shark Tank India.
Rikant Pittie (investor) — Notable investor, likely known from Shark Tank India.

Customers: Students and digital-first learners
How it makes money: Sells affordable Android-based laptops directly to consumers
What sets it apart: Own Android-based PrimeOS with desktop-style features built for learners