EarnOS Raises $18.5M in Funding

EarnOS, based in New York, is a digital advertising technology company that provides a platform for brands to reward users for verified online actions. The company announced $18.5 million in strategic funding, consisting of a $6 million Pre-Series A round and a $12.5 million non-dilutive strategic investment.

Investors

The Pre-Series A round was led by 1kx, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Circle Ventures, and Social Graph Ventures. The additional non-dilutive strategic investment was provided by Verona.

EarnOS Use of Funds

The capital will be used to support the global scale of the company's reward-based advertising model and to facilitate its official launch across the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

About EarnOS

Founded by Phil George, EarnOS develops the mobile app ero, which enables brands to verify human activity and combat bot-driven ad waste. By utilizing privacy-preserving zkTLS technology, the company allows brands to pay users for verified outcomes rather than potentially fraudulent engagement signals.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://earnos.com

Company: EarnOS
Raised: $18.5M
Round: Pre-Series A
Funding Date: June 17, 2026
Lead Investor: 1kx
Additional Investors: Coinbase Ventures, Circle Ventures, Social Graph Ventures, Verona
Software Category: Digital Advertising
Source: https://www.cnbctv18.com/technology/theres-a-lot-of-money-in-working-against-ai-too-19933715.htm