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USound
MEMS speakers for a superior audio experience
About USound
USound is an innovative audio technology startup specializing in high-performance silicon speakers and advanced sound solutions. The company leverages MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) technology to deliver superior audio experiences. MEMS technology involves tiny mechanical and electrical components made from silicon, which allows electronic devices to interact with their environment in sophisticated ways.
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USound's flagship product, the Ganymede speaker, is a testament to their cutting-edge approach. With a compact size of just 4.7 x 6.7 x 1.6 mm, Ganymede offers designers the flexibility to create revolutionary audio solutions. This small form factor does not compromise on performance, making it ideal for personal audio applications such as headphones, earbuds, and portable speakers.
The company primarily serves music enthusiasts and acoustic professionals who demand high-quality, natural sound. USound operates in the consumer electronics market, which is rapidly growing due to the increasing demand for advanced audio solutions in personal devices.
USound's business model is fabless, meaning they design and develop their products in-house but outsource the manufacturing process. This allows them to focus on innovation and product development while keeping production costs low. The company generates revenue by selling their MEMS speakers and audio systems to consumer electronics manufacturers and through licensing their technology to other companies.
In summary, USound is at the forefront of audio technology, providing high-quality, compact speakers that enhance the listening experience. Their use of MEMS technology sets them apart in the competitive consumer electronics market.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Graz, Austria
- Employees
- 48
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 71.1/100
- Industry
- Music, Semiconductors
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Audio, Sensor Tech, Sensors, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, Hard Tech, Horizon Europe, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Aug 2023 | $11M | $138M | Herbert Gartner · eQventure · Hermann Hauser · Andy Bechtolsheim | ↗ |
| SERIES DOther financing | Dec 2021 | $28M | $110M | eQventure · Longzhong Yang · European Investment Bank · Hermann Hauser | ↗ |
Financials
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for USound is 24K monthly website visits, up 228.8% over the last three months. USound's team declined 4% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed3 investors entered at this stage
Wayra
European Innovation Council
European Commission
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
eQventure
Hermann Hauser
Series B and later6 investors entered at this stage
- LYLongzhong Yang
European Investment Bank
Herbert Gartner
Andy Bechtolsheim
Andrea Rusconi Clerici
Ferruccio Bottoni
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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