The phrase "obscure company" refers to a relatively unknown or less well-known company. It implies that the company may not have a high level of recognition or familiarity among people. Full definition
When we listen to friends and family about what stocks tips to follow, they tend to mention obscure companies that you may not know much about. (freefrombroke.com)
You see the pattern here: Obscure companies with little more than a white paper are springing up and raising millions of dollars on the Internet and — in at least some cases — with the assistance of a celebrity pitchman. (fortune.com)
For those worried about getting mortgages from more obscure companies, Heath says to remember you're borrowing, not investing. (moneysense.ca)