Sonarworks
Providing next-generation software calibration for speakers and headphones.
- Mobile Apps
- Series A
Location
Latvia
Revenue size
EUR 1,000,000+
Year founded
2012
Funding raised
EUR 7.9 million
Founders
Martins Popelis, Helmuts Bems
Most relevant investors
Almaz Capital, Karma Ventures, Trind Ventures
Team size
Above 50
Problem
Professional sound producers face a persistent and general problem, that all speakers and headphones sound different.
SOLUTION
Sonarworks is a data-driven, Deeptech audio company, delivering individually perfected sound to creators and listeners. Their technology is integrated into numerous audio & consumer sound devices to digitally improve sound experience, as well as provide personalization.
Sonarworks caters to a variety of customers: For general users, Sonarworks provides patented technology for creating individually perfected sound based on each listener's individual preferences and unique hearing. For sound creators, Sonarworks provides a unique headphone and speaker calibration software that ensures a reliable reference sound across devices. For consumer device manufacturers, Sonarworks provides licensed software solutions to upgrade the performance and analytical abilities of hardware.
KEY CUSTOMERS AND INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE
Sonarworks technology is integrated into numerous consumer sound devices to digitally improve sound experience as well as provide personalization. They are a leader in the content creation market used by over 100,000 recording studios worldwide - including many Grammy Award-winning engineers recording A-list stars (like Lady Gaga, Madonna, Rihanna, Adele, Coldplay, and more) and have also been used in Oscar-winning movies, award-winning games, TV shows and global events.
Team
International team with a global representation. Headquarters are based in Latvia but they have a distributor chain across the world. C-level management is an experienced team with multiple exits and global leadership experience.
Unique selling point
SoundID is the only audio technology in the market that works on all types of sound devices enabling unified sound ecosystems: from headphones and home speakers to cars.
Asia Connection
Sonarworks have sales representatives helping with the licensing sales efforts in China, and dealers across and dealers for their PRO solution. They are looking for clients, new ideas and possibilities for acquisitions across the East Asian region.