Paris audio-technology company founded in 2007, known for its Phantom speakers and patented ADH amplifier design. French-engineered high fidelity — a European alternative to mainstream smart speakers.
Quick facts
Headquarters Paris, France
CompanyDevialet SAS
Founded2007
OwnershipVC-backed
Hosting🇫🇷 France, EU
InfrastructureMixed infrastructure
Data jurisdictionEU
Open sourceNo
GDPRCompliant
PricingOne-time purchase · from €290
Free tierNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
Languages
ENFRDEESIT
65 · Mostly European
This score rates data storage, ownership and jurisdiction. It says nothing about where a physical product is made, sourced or shipped from.
Devialet SAS is headquartered in Paris and legally domiciled in France.
30/30
Ownership & control
VC-backed, no non-EU parent
Why this score?
Devialet is venture-backed by a broad international investor base, including Bpifrance, Crédit Mutuel Equity, Foxconn, Renault, NAVER, and Roc Nation, with no single controlling parent.
15/25
Data sovereignty
Mixed infrastructure
Why this score?
Devialet's infrastructure is a mix of cloud providers across France and the EU.
12/30
Accountability & trust
GDPR compliant
Why this score?
Devialet isn't open source and hasn't published independent third-party audits.
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