- Soverli allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on a single smartphone
- Mission-critical users can keep their workflow running even when Android is compromised
- Employees can separate personal and work environments without sacrificing device functionality
Swiss cybersecurity startup Soverli has announced a new approach to mobile security that works alongside Android and iOS on commercial smartphones.
the a company It aims to provide a fully auditable operating system layer that can run independently, even if the underlying operating system is compromised.
This architecture allows organizations to maintain operational continuity without giving up the features and convenience users expect from standard devices.
Mission-critical applications and early adoption
Observers often compare Soverli’s model to Proton’s, applying a similar high-assurance approach to smartphones rather than email and virtual private network (VPN) services.
Soverli’s initial use cases focus on mission-critical communications for public sector organizations and first responders.
Pilots include emergency services, police and fire units, where constant availability is essential.
By running a custom software stack in isolation from Android, core workflows remain effective even during misconfigurations or attacks that affect the underlying operating system.
Journalists and human rights workers can also use the isolated environment to protect communications, ensuring secure messaging apps operate free from monitoring or interference.
“We’ve built a fully auditable smartphone sovereign layer that stays up and running even when Android is compromised,” said Ivan Budo, co-founder and CEO of Soverli.
“It’s a paradigm shift: Instead of hoping the OS will never crash, Soverli ensures continuity if it does, without forcing users to give up the modern smartphone experience they expect.”
The platform has attracted interest from companies exploring secure bring-your-own-device software.
Employees can maintain a personal environment along with a tightly controlled work space, protecting sensitive company data without compromising personal privacy.
The architecture supports the standard Business smartphones with separation of personal and work environments.
Security features integrate with mobile device management systems and provide identity theft protection with auditable verification processes.
Engineers developed this technology over four years at ETH Zurich, allowing multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on a single device without hardware modifications.
The patent-pending system reduces the attack surface for critical applications, while encryption tools protect data within the isolated operating system.
Users can switch between Android and the sovereign operating system in milliseconds, balancing convenience with added security.
The startup has demonstrated that Signal operates within the sovereign layer, ensuring that messages remain confidential even if the main operating system is hacked.
This approach is consistent with Europe’s broader trend towards digital sovereignty, where governments and organizations need auditable infrastructure.
Smartphones, long viewed as a vulnerability, can now support sovereign-grade protection without removing functionality or imposing trade-offs around ease of use.
With $2.6 million in seed funding, Soverli plans to expand engineering teams, strengthen OEM partnerships, and expand integration with enterprise productivity tools.
“People deserve phones they can actually trust, and OEMs should provide them,” said Founderful investor Antonia Albert.
“Soverli’s Swiss-made Sovereign Layer is the kind of hack that could rewrite the rules of mobile security.”
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