Osano
Osano sells software for managing data privacy compliance, used by businesses to assess risks, map data flows and handle user consent. The Austin-based company has raised $44M, most recently in a Series B round in August 2023, and employs 95 people.
The growth story
Osano grew from 34 to 95 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $44M along the way, most recently a Series B in August 2023.
About
Osano provides a platform for companies to manage privacy programs, including vendor risk assessments, data mapping and consent management. Its tools are aimed at privacy professionals navigating complex compliance requirements across jurisdictions.
The company has raised $44M in funding, with its latest Series B round closing in August 2023. As a public benefit corporation and certified B-Corp, Osano emphasizes transparency and trust in its approach to privacy management.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Osano's largest function with 17 employees, suggesting a product-focused organization. The company operates as a public benefit corporation and B-Corp, reflecting its mission-driven approach to privacy management.
The Osano org chart
Arlo Gilbert (Founder) leads 28 mapped leaders with 1 direct report. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 20 (0% YoY), Sales 14 (+40% YoY), Business Development 7 (+17% YoY), Customer Success and Support 6 (-14% YoY), Operations 5 (+25% YoY), Information Technology 4 (-20% YoY).
Talent flow
Osano recruits heavily from SaaS companies, with Zoom, ActiveProspect and Freshworks among its top talent sources. Alumni frequently move to other startups, with EverMore and 8am being common destinations.
Most common previous employers of Osano staff: Zoom (3), ActiveProspect (3), Freshworks (2), SailPoint (2), Flexera (2), Meta SaaS (2). Former Osano employees most often moved to EverMore (3), 8am (2), Clear Path Utility Solutions (1), Travis Ridge (1), Ultralight (1), William Chia Consulting (1).
Alumni worth knowing
The Osano mafia
Osano alumni have founded at least three companies, including EverMore (3 founders, 3 staff), Travis Ridge and MoveWith. This suggests a culture that fosters entrepreneurial thinking among employees.
5Courtney Branson, was Head of People until 2022Kelsey Peterson, was Director of People + Culture until 2025Scott Hertel, was Founding CTO until 2025Chris Palmisano, PhD, was Head of Partnerships & Ecosystems until 2025Emma Yee, was Director of Product Management until 2022Hiring now
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 59% direct, 23% search, 5% social, 3% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Osano: Leadership (39), Customer Service (31), Microsoft Office (27), Management (25), Microsoft Excel (24), Software as a Service (SaaS) (23), Sales (22), Project Management (22).
Where the team actually sits
Osano people are concentrated in Texas, United States (12), United States (10), California, United States (5), Oregon, United States (4).
Search footprint
Osano attracts about 10,200 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $142K a month if bought through ads. It gained 3,448 ranking keywords and lost 1,658 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.20 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 4.40 / 5
- Senior management
- 4.40 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.50 / 5
Frequently asked
Osano has 95 employees as of September 2026.
Osano has raised $44M in total, most recently a Series B round in August 2023.
Osano was founded in 2018 by Arlo Gilbert.
Arlo Gilbert (Founder) sits at the top of Osano's reporting structure, with 1 direct report.
The most common previous employers of current Osano staff are Zoom (3 people), ActiveProspect (3 people), Freshworks (2 people).
Former Osano employees most often move to EverMore (3), 8am (2), Clear Path Utility Solutions (1).
At least 3 companies have a founder who previously worked at Osano, including EverMore, Travis Ridge, MoveWith.
Osano attracts about 10,200 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $142K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Osano staff are Leadership, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel.
Osano staff are concentrated in Texas, United States (12), United States (10), California, United States (5).
Osano has about 20 people in Engineering, up 0% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Osano has about 14 people in Sales, up 40% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 65 current and 88 former Osano profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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