This article gives an overview of Mode Mobile, our business model, growth, and answers the most common investor questions. For specific details on the current Regulation A+ 2026 (Reg A 2026) offering, see Current Investment Round Details.
Why invest in Mode Mobile?
- Opportunity: Mode is creating a new income-generating category for smartphones, turning them into EarnPhones™.
- Market potential: Smartphones are the most widely used technology asset in the world, with untapped earning potential.
- Growth to date: Over 490 million users across 170+ countries, $1B+ earned and saved by users, and $115M+ in cumulative company revenue.
- Future goal: Make EarnPhones household staples, license EarnOS to global partners, and prepare for an IPO. Mode Mobile has reserved the $MODE ticker on Nasdaq.
How Mode Mobile makes money
- Digital Advertising (EarnOS): Brands pay Mode when users interact with apps and services such as music, gaming, news, fitness, shopping, and video.
- Subscriptions & Hardware (EarnPhone + Mode Earn Club): Revenue comes from EarnPhone device sales (Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, modephone.com) and premium Mode Earn Club subscriptions.
Growth and expansion
- International reach: 170+ countries; 75% of users are international.
- Revenue mix: 85% of current revenue comes from U.S. users — significant international growth runway.
- Strategic plans: Licensing EarnOS to OEMs and carriers, expanding retail distribution, scaling operations, continued acquisitions of complementary mobile apps.
Use of funds
Proceeds from the Reg A 2026 offering will be allocated to:
- Product development
- Operations
- Acquisitions
- Marketing
Investor FAQs
Q: How do I earn a return on my investment?
A: Returns may come through a future acquisition, IPO, or share buyback. Returns are not guaranteed. Startup investments are illiquid and typically take 5–7 years (or longer) before a possible exit.
Q: Will Mode Mobile go public?
A: Mode Mobile’s objective is to initiate the process of going public within the next 18–24 months from the Reg A 2026 offering. The $MODE ticker has been reserved on Nasdaq. No guarantees can be provided that this timeline will be met or that the company will become publicly listed.
Q: How many shareholders does Mode have?
A: Approximately 60,000 investors.
Q: How much has Mode crowdfunded?
A: $72 million from approximately 60,000 investors to date.
Q: How do I track my investment?
A: Use the DealMaker Investor Portal for transaction details and the Mode Investor Club at www.modeinvestorclub.com for additional benefits and updates.
Q: Where can I find Mode Mobile’s financial filings?
A: All public filings are available on the SEC’s EDGAR database.
Q: Is Mode profitable?
A: Yes. Mode Mobile achieved EBITDA profitability in 2025 with a pro-forma EBITDA of $11.8 million. Mode is projecting $103M revenue and $35M EBITDA in 2026, and $200M revenue and $78M EBITDA in 2027.
Q: Does Mode own intellectual property?
A: Mode Mobile holds 11+ trademarks and is in the process of protecting a number of technology patents.
Company basics
- Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois
- Employees: Approximately 96 full-time and part-time
- Devices: Android-based EarnPhones, available on Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and modephone.com (currently sold out; new version in development)
- Ticker: $MODE reserved on Nasdaq (intent to IPO; no guarantee)
Important disclosures: Projections are subject to change and are not guaranteed. Investing in startups involves significant risk including possible loss of your entire investment. Reservation of a Nasdaq ticker indicates intent to IPO but does not guarantee an IPO will occur. Always review the official offering documents on the SEC’s website before investing.