Who is Hosain Rahman in the Epstein files?

Hosain Rahman is the CEO and co-founder of Jawbone, a wearable technology company (Bluetooth headsets and fitness trackers) that received investment from Jeffrey Epstein starting in 2012. Rahman and Epstein first met at a TED conference and were later reconnected by mutual contact Ian Osborne, who encouraged Epstein to invest in the company. The relationship was primarily business-focused around this investment opportunity.

What was Jeffrey Epstein's investment in Jawbone?

Epstein invested in Jawbone through a special purpose vehicle in 2012. The documents show ongoing correspondence about multiple funding rounds, including Series 8 financing that involved BlackRock. After Jawbone failed and liquidated in 2017 (having raised $900 million from investors during its operation), Epstein threatened legal action against Rahman and hired a private investigator to dig up information on him. Rahman later offered Epstein a 'senior adviser' position in the newly formed Jawbone Health in 2018 in an attempt to resolve the legal dispute.

How did the Epstein-Jawbone investment end?

The investment ended badly when Jawbone liquidated in 2017, making it one of the largest venture-backed companies to fail after raising $900 million. According to news reports, Epstein threatened legal action against Rahman over the failure and hired a private investigator to investigate him. Rahman himself later stated in an email, 'Epstein put together a special purpose vehicle to invest in Jawbone, and we wish he hadn't.' In 2018, Rahman attempted to resolve the dispute by offering Epstein a senior adviser role in Jawbone Health.

Who is Hosain Rahman in the Epstein files?

Hosain Rahman is the CEO and co-founder of Jawbone, a wearable technology company (Bluetooth headsets and fitness trackers) that received investment from Jeffrey Epstein starting in 2012. Rahman and Epstein first met at a TED conference and were later reconnected by mutual contact Ian Osborne, who encouraged Epstein to invest in the company. The relationship was primarily business-focused around this investment opportunity.

What was Jeffrey Epstein's investment in Jawbone?

Epstein invested in Jawbone through a special purpose vehicle in 2012. The documents show ongoing correspondence about multiple funding rounds, including Series 8 financing that involved BlackRock. After Jawbone failed and liquidated in 2017 (having raised $900 million from investors during its operation), Epstein threatened legal action against Rahman and hired a private investigator to dig up information on him. Rahman later offered Epstein a 'senior adviser' position in the newly formed Jawbone Health in 2018 in an attempt to resolve the legal dispute.

How did the Epstein-Jawbone investment end?

The investment ended badly when Jawbone liquidated in 2017, making it one of the largest venture-backed companies to fail after raising $900 million. According to news reports, Epstein threatened legal action against Rahman over the failure and hired a private investigator to investigate him. Rahman himself later stated in an email, 'Epstein put together a special purpose vehicle to invest in Jawbone, and we wish he hadn't.' In 2018, Rahman attempted to resolve the dispute by offering Epstein a senior adviser role in Jawbone Health.

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Hosain Rahman was the CEO and co-founder of Jawbone, a wearable technology company that received investment from Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 through a connection facilitated by Ian Osborne. The investment later soured when Jawbone failed and liquidated in 2017, leading Epstein to threaten legal action and hire a private investigator to dig up information on Rahman.

Rahman appears prominently in business correspondence related to Epstein's investment in Jawbone, including direct emails with Epstein discussing investment updates, term sheets, and funding rounds. Many documents show substantive communication between 2012-2017 about the investment opportunity, Series 8 funding involving BlackRock, and ongoing business dealings. The correspondence reveals a professional relationship that deteriorated after Jawbone's failure, with Rahman later offering Epstein a 'senior adviser' role in the newly formed Jawbone Health in 2018 to attempt to stave off legal threats. Additional mentions include Rahman being scheduled to visit Epstein's New Mexico ranch in August 2012 with Ian Osborne, and numerous emails where Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff coordinated calls and meetings between the two.

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•Epstein invested in Jawbone in 2012 through a special purpose vehicle, facilitated by mutual connection Ian Osborne who reconnected the pair after they first met at a TED conference
•Business relationship spanned 2012-2017 with substantive correspondence about funding rounds, term sheets, and investment opportunities including Series 8 funding alongside BlackRock
•After Jawbone's liquidation in 2017, Epstein threatened legal action and hired a private investigator to investigate Rahman, who later offered Epstein an advisory role in Jawbone Health to resolve the dispute
•Rahman was scheduled to visit Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico in August 2012 alongside Ian Osborne
•Documents show direct communication channels with Epstein's office through assistant Lesley Groff for scheduling calls and meetings

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EFTA00367097.pdf

EFTA00367097

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From: Lesley Groff <Ma To: Hosain Rahman Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:28:35 +0000 Great! Thank you. I will let him know. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 11, 2014, a

EFTA00376649.pdf

EFTA00376649

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From: Lesley Groff <a> To: Hosain Rahman < III > Subject: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2014 18:00:54 +0000 Hello Hosain. Just circling back...Jeffrey would like to speak with you thi

EFTA00553530.pdf

EFTA00553530

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tuck in my out box, sorry for the late reply ok got it fyi looks like wednesday departure for island now On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 7:44 AM, wrote: Hosain Rahman is Ian's friend (colleague?) not sure of the true connection, but Ian Osborne IS the connection there. Hosain's cell: Ian Osbome's cell: Ian Emai

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EFTA00286999.pdf

EFTA00286999

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rectors. Upon the Initial Closing, the authorized size of the Board of Directors of the Company shall be six members and the Board shall consist of Hosain Rahman, Alexander Asseily, David Weiden, Ben Horowitz and Roelof Botha, with one vacancy. 5.2 Conditions to Obligations of the Company. The Company's obl

EFTA00309479.pdf

EFTA00309479

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2 Wednesday August 16. 2012 Thursday ***Darren to fly to Santa Fe with his daughters*** August 17, 2012 Friday EFTA00309482 ??? Ian Osborne and Hosain Rahman to visit the Ranch 9:47 Boris Nikolic to arrive ABQ via Delta 4615 August 18, 2012 Saturday 4:00 JE and Boris to Depart the Ranch 5:00 JE to fly

EFTA00661332.pdf

EFTA00661332

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From: Hosain Rahman To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: Jawbone Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2017 23:00:27 +0000 Attachments: JB_Shareholder Note_to_BlackR

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EFTA00377268.pdf

EFTA00377268

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> To: Lesley Groff Hosain Rahman Subject: Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2014 11:05:43 +0000 please set up a call with hossain this week The information contained in this communication is co

EFTA00407323.pdf

EFTA00407323

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ckerberg at Facebook, or for Mark to join them at dinner - I've sent Mark the options and I'm waiting to hear back. • Breakfast/ lunch/ drinks with Hosain Rahman (Jawbone) - please suggest one or two times that work for Jeffrey • Additional dinner guests for his and Woody's dinner Monday - I will send these

EFTA00407321.pdf

EFTA00407321

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EFTA00407327.pdf

EFTA00407327

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Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:03:58 +0000 Ok great. Thx Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2012, at 5:59 PM, Ian Osborne < wrote: Great! Just to clarify, the Hosain Rahman meeting doesn't have to be with Woody. (It can be, if Jeffrey wants, but not necessary.) On Aug 3, 2012 6:57 PM, " < > wrote: Excellent!! I will

EFTA00407322.pdf

EFTA00407322

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2012 21:57:00 +0000 Excellent!! I will let Jeffrey know and work on an answer for one/two times that would work for Jefffrey/woody to meet up with Hosain Rahman. We will stay posted on The possibility of Mark Zuckerberg !!! Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2012, at 5:22 PM, Ian Osborne < wrote: Thanks

EFTA00407325.pdf

EFTA00407325

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From: Ian Osborne <I To: _=c Cc Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Date: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:59:33 +0000 Great! Just to clarify, the Hosain Rahman meeting doesn't have to be with Woody. (It can be, if Jeffrey wants, but not necessary.) On Aug 3, 2012 6:57 PM, " = 1' < > wrote: Excellent!! I

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EFTA00706655.pdf

EFTA00706655

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From: Hosain Rahman To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 22:22:11 +0000 All good. We closed on the debt, getting ready for

EFTA00710729.pdf

EFTA00710729

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From: Hosain Rahman To: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Jawbone Opportunity Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 21:54:39 +0000 We are pretty close on the $35M. W

EFTA00712801.pdf

EFTA00712801

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re other shareholder consents to Darren? Forwarded message From: "Jacoby, Craig" < Date: Aug 30, 2012 1:23 PM Subject: Investment Update To: "Hosain Rahman" "Ian Osborne" Cc: "Jacoby, Craig" Ian and Hosain, As you know, we have been trying to figure out how to satisfy the comments and requests made by

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EFTA00715054.pdf

EFTA00715054

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From: Hosain Rahman To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:58:18 +0000 Working on it now, Hying to sign today. Sent from

EFTA00717504.pdf

EFTA00717504

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From: Hosain Rahman To: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2014 21:33:41 +0000 Will do in a bit. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 7, 2

EFTA00842419.pdf

EFTA00842419

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From: "Jeffrey E." <[email protected]> To: Hosain Rahman < >, Richard Kahn Subject: Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:46:31 +0000 please call me asap, we put up the money and now the story chanved again, please

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EFTA00846758.pdf

EFTA00846758

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d: Jawbone Opportunity Date: Tue, 08 Sep 2015 20:47:10 +0000 Attachments: Jawbone_Mort_liq_pref analysis_2015-09-07.pdf Forwarded message From: Hosain Rahman <i Date: Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 10:38 PM Subject: Re: Jawbone Opportunity To: Jeffrey Epstein <'eevacation ail.com> Cc: Richard Kahn • , Andrew Lin

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-- PAGE BREAK --- Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Jacoby, Craig" Date: September 5, 2012 7:27:21 PM EDT To: "Darren Indyke" Ce: "Hosain Rahman" , "Ian Osborne" , "Jacoby, Craig" Subject: Jawbone/Mort Hi Darren, Just checking back in on the Jawbone investment. Thanks for sending across your c

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