OnePlus Technology is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer founded in 2013 by Pete Lau and Carl Pei. Lau previously worked at Oppo Electronics in various roles, while Pei worked at Nokia, Meizu, and Oppo before co-founding OnePlus. OnePlus focuses on design, user experience, and building technology with customers. Early OnePlus phones were only available through an invite system due to high demand. The company has since expanded globally and improved its customer support.