- Business
- Doro AB (publ) Doro AB (publ) is a Swedish technology company that develops and markets consumer electronics and assistive technology products and services tailored for seniors and individuals with special needs. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of senior-focused mobile devices including feature phones such as the Leva series (L10, L20, L30, and Leva E), smartphones like the Aurora and 8000 series (e.g., Doro 8080, 8100), clamshell and bar-type models across 1000, 5000, 6000, and 7000 ranges running customized operating systems, Android, or KaiOS; home telephones; tablets; smartwatches; accessories including wallet cases, screen protectors, and the HandleEasy 321rc remote control; alarm triggers like the Doro 3500 wristband and lanyard; and HearingBuds for sound enhancement, all featuring Doro DNA elements such as amplified clear sound, ergonomic design, high-contrast keys, large displays, and assistance buttons for emergency alerts. Doro operates sales in approximately 27 countries across the Nordics, Western and Southern Europe including France and Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other international markets through partnerships with over 300 telecom operators, distributors, retailers, and specialists; it maintains alarm receiving centers in Sweden, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Recent developments include the November 2024 launch of the Doro Leva range and the third-quarter 2025 introduction of Leva E for retail channels amid 2G/3G network shutdowns driving feature phone demand; rollout of the Aurora smartphone series following operator validations; expansion of Doro Connect subscription services bundling hardware with connectivity in collaboration with Xplora Technologies AS including Xplora Connect SIM cards in Sweden since October 2025; acquisition by Xplora Technologies AS in 2024-2025 allowing independent operations; a July 2025 CEO transition to interim CEO Kjetil Fennefoss; and an October 2025 Extraordinary General Meeting appointing a new board chaired by Finn Olav R Elde.