Best Audio Tech Companies in United States
The 147 best Audio Tech companies in United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: MUZIK.
The 147 Audio Tech companies tracked in the United States represent $602 million in disclosed funding, and if you want to know where that capital is actually concentrating, this directory ranks them by equity raised and recent funding momentum. No unicorns here. But the spread across the top names tells you something real: Muzik leads at $79 million, DSP Concepts has pulled $56 million, WiSA Technologies sits at $37 million, and Tectonic Audio Labs cleared $24 million. These aren't seed checks. They're bets on durable, hardware-and-software businesses in a global market tracking toward a ~$12.5 billion valuation at a 5.0% CAGR, driven by aging demographics and the accelerating pace of R&D in hearing and spatial audio.
The sector's momentum is real, and innovation is actively reshaping the market across everything from open-ear form factors to neural audio processing. I'd note that investors like New Enterprise Associates, Y Combinator, and Kapor Capital showing up on the active list signals this isn't purely a hardware story anymore. So what separates the companies worth watching? Earned revenue, not just rounds. The directory gives you the funding layer; the financials underneath are where the real signal lives.
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Ranked: Best Audio Tech companies in United States
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUZIK Internet first brand offering smart wireless headphones | $79M | 83 mo ago | 11 | 2012 | — | 102 patents Wireless audio wearables with advanced UI, networking, and integrated projection technologies | — |
| 2 | High Fidelity Provider of spatial audio technology | $73M | 95 mo ago | 4 | 2013 | HubSpot CMS HubBootstrapAmazon Web Services+21 | — | — |
| 3 | Sol Republic Internet first brand offering audio devices | $56M | 135 mo ago | 61 | 2011 | PHPApache HTTP ServerMicrosoft 365+5 | — | — |
| 4 | DSP Concepts Provider of audio processing solution for manufacturers | $56M | 52 mo ago | 82 | 2003 | — | 28 patents Optimizing multithreaded audio and microphone array processing for voice recognition systems | 4 launchs |
| 5 | Doppler Labs Provider of acoustic hearables, wireless wearable tech for ears | $41M | 119 mo ago | 7 | 2013 | — | 55 patents Real-time personalized audio processing and noise reduction for hearing assistance. | — |
| 6 | WiSA Technologies Developer of smart home audio systems | $37M | 21 mo ago | 49 | 2010 | Webflow EcommerceShopifySalesforce Commerce Cloud+37 | — | — |
| 7 | Verance Developer of audio watermarking technology for media content | $36M | 291 mo ago | 19 | 1999 | — | 328 patents Digital watermarking for media authentication, provenance tracking, and AI model security. | — |
| 8 | Tectonic Audio Labs Internet first brand offering flat panel speakers | $24M | 51 mo ago | 25 | 2012 | Webflow EcommerceWebflowcore-js+11 | 21 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 9 | Ozlo Retailer of sleepbuds, accessories, and related sleep-improvement products | $22M | 19 mo ago | 17 | 2022 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyShop Pay+26 | — | 1 partnership |
| 10 | SubPac Provider of audio responsive wearable haptic devices | $21M | 94 mo ago | 30 | 2013 | WordPress Block EditorwpBakeryCart Functionality+37 | 37 patents Wearable haptic audio devices delivering personalized tactile sound feedback | — |
| 11 | BoomCloud 360 Developer of cloud-based platform optimizing sound on devices and content | $18M | 100 mo ago | 19 | 2014 | — | 277 patents Advanced spatial audio processing and crosstalk cancellation for immersive sound reproduction | — |
| 12 | Krisp Technologies Developer of an AI platform for meeting assistance and voice solutions | $16M | 64 mo ago | 219 | 2018 | WordPressMySQLPHP+32 | — | 1 award |
| 13 | FitLinxx Provider of wireless wearable fitness solutions | $13M | 202 mo ago | 52 | 1993 | — | 12 patents Wearable health-monitoring sensors with data fusion and audio device‑to‑device communication. | — |
| 14 | Comhear Internet first brand offering digital audio wearable technology products | $13M | 99 mo ago | 6 | 2013 | — | 31 patents 3D spatial audio generation and rendering for immersive soundfield systems | — |
| 15 | Eversound Provider of wireless headphone system designed for senior citizens with hearing loss | $13M | 67 mo ago | 32 | 2015 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Soundhawk Provider of smart listening system | $11M | 143 mo ago | 12 | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Normal Custom fit earphones | $8M | 134 mo ago | 21 | 2013 | — | 2 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 18 | Audyssey Research-based audio technologies perfecting listening experiences for home, pro, and licensing | $7M | 139 mo ago | 3 | 2002 | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | — | — |
| 19 | Sensear Industrial communication headsets and earplugs for high-noise environments | $6M | 190 mo ago | 22 | 2006 | HubSpot CMS HubBootstrapLozad.js+26 | — | 1 partnership |
| 20 | Cypher Audio and high-performance mixed-signal solutions for mobile, consumer, and industrial applications | $6M | 110 mo ago | 12 | 2012 | — | 20 patents Audio signal enhancement and multi‑microphone noise reduction technologies | — |
| 21 | GenAudio Audio 3D technology | $6M | 161 mo ago | — | 2003 | — | 16 patents Real-time 3‑D audio rendering and spatial sound simulation for immersive environments | — |
| 22 | Human Headphones Internet first brand offering headphones | $6M | 92 mo ago | 7 | 2014 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Zygo Provider of wireless headset for underwater audio streaming and coaching | $5M | 51 mo ago | 5 | 2017 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyRoute+40 | 730 patents Precision optical metrology and interferometric measurement systems for lenses and imaging. | — |
| 24 | Wearhaus Provider of a wireless headphone | $4M | 109 mo ago | 13 | 2013 | — | 7 patents Bi-directional audio communication hardware for wireless headphones and audio emitters | — |
| 25 | VisiSonics Provider of 3D audio solutions in VR gaming | $4M | 66 mo ago | 11 | 2009 | — | 11 patents Personalized spatial audio processing and multichannel signal analysis for head‑related transfer functions | — |
| 26 | EDGE Sound Research Provider of innovative audio speakers | $3M | 26 mo ago | 10 | 2020 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Even Manufacturer of adaptive earphones and headphone | $2M | 117 mo ago | 14 | 2014 | — | — | — |
| 28 | SoundFocus Provider of online slot site reviews, bonuses, and informational guides | $2M | 147 mo ago | — | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Exeo Entertainment Internet first brand offering headphones | $2M | 117 mo ago | 2 | 2011 | — | — | — |
| 30 | Alpha Audiotronics Truly wireless earbuds with smartphone charging case | $1M | 137 mo ago | 4 | 2014 | — | 15 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 31 | Storypod Internet first brand offering speakers for kids | $1M | 35 mo ago | 19 | 2020 | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+37 | — | — |
| 32 | NoiseFree Software applications for voice quality for digital communication | $1M | 227 mo ago | — | 2005 | — | — | — |
| 33 | FRENDS Women's fashion headphones maker | $1M | 173 mo ago | 84 | 2007 | — | — | — |
| 34 | Waverly Labs Developer of earpieces that can translate spoken language in real-time | $1M | 48 mo ago | 10 | 2013 | WebflowVimeoAmazon Web Services+25 | 5 patents Real-time speech translation hardware and software for wearable audio devices | — |
| 35 | Dysonics 3D audio and motion tracking for headphones | $1M | 72 mo ago | 10 | 2012 | — | 4 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 36 | Plugged Brand of headphones | $1M | 125 mo ago | — | 2011 | — | 6 patents Mobile docking connectors and carbon‑nanotube copper acoustic wiring solutions | — |
| 37 | Crowd Mics Audiovisual solutions empowering audience engagement through voice, text, and polling | $1M | 126 mo ago | 548 548 → 621 (+13%) | 2014 | — | — | 2 launchs · 1 partnership · 2 awards |
| 38 | Sonetics Company provides wireless communication solutions, including headsets and base stations, designed for hands… | $819K | 177 mo ago | 3 | 1983 | WordPressMySQLPHP+36 | 18 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 39 | Lucyd Internet-first brand offering smart glasses and eyewear | $649K | 58 mo ago | 9 | 2017 | PageFlyCart FunctionalityShopify+47 | — | 2 launchs |
| 40 | Resonate Provider of AI-native communication and audio management solutions | $500K | 5 mo ago | — | 2024 | — | 3 patents Secure wearable meditation headsets and atomic session-start for middleware authentication | — |
| 41 | Streamz Internet first brand offering smart headphones | $450K | 133 mo ago | — | 2010 | — | — | — |
| 42 | Buderflys Retailer of wireless earbuds designed for comfort and long-term use | $260K | 72 mo ago | 9 | 2016 | — | — | — |
| 43 | MUNITIO Internet first brand offering premium headphones | $208K | 189 mo ago | — | 2009 | — | — | — |
| 44 | DeepAffects Provider of an AI-driven voice intelligence platform | $200K | — | 8 | 2017 | — | — | — |
| 45 | Nugget Limited information available | $150K | 75 mo ago | 4 | 2019 | — | — | — |
Top 12 Audio Tech companies in United States
#1
Public · Beaverton, Oregon · founded 2010 · 49 employees$37.5Mraised▾
Developer of smart home audio systems. It offers wirelessly connected high-definition audio systems for home theatres and independent usage. The product line includes speakers, soundbars, and transmitters. The main features of ita audio systems are a low delay rate, fixed latency, and RF interference detection.
- Sep 2024Post IPO$2.1M
- May 2024Post IPO$2.6M
- Mar 2024Post IPO$2.3M
- Apr 2023Post IPO$1.2M
#2
Series A · Northborough, Massachusetts · founded 2022 · 17 employees$22Mraised▾
Retailer of sleepbuds, accessories, and related sleep-improvement products. The company offers devices designed for comfortable, noise-masking audio during sleep. It provides an application for personalized insights and streaming capabilities. Accessories such as travel cases, charging cables, and replacement ear tips are available.
- Oct 2024Series A$12M
- Aug 2023Series A$10M
#3
Public · San Francisco, California · founded 2024$500Kraised▾
Provider of AI-native communication and audio management solutions. It is a provider of various audio-related services and products, including podcast production, audio visual solutions, and sound management systems.
- Jan 2026Seed$500K
#4
Series C · Santa Clara, California · founded 2003 · 82 employees$55.5Mraised▾
DSP Concepts provides audio processing solution for manufacturers. Its offerings include Audio Weaver, which is for developers to add digital audio features to the software; Software ASRC (Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter), a software-based solution for embedded products and TalkTo, a machine learning and microphone processing backed solution to identify the speaker's voice in a noisy environment. It's use cases are in automotive, IoT, smart devices and more.
- Jan 2022Series C$28M
- Dec 2020Series B$3M
- Feb 2020Series B$14.5M
- Sep 2017Series A$10M
#5
Series D · West Hollywood, California · founded 2012 · 11 employees$79.1Mraised▾
Internet first brand offering smart wireless headphones. The company offers over-ear headphones and wireless on-ear headphones.
- Jul 2019Series D$3.6M
- Oct 2017Series D$23M
- Aug 2017Conventional Debt$640K
- Jun 2017Series C—
#6
Series B · Woodinville, Washington · founded 2012 · 25 employees$24.2Mraised▾
Internet first brand offering flat-panel speakers. The product catalog includes loudspeaker, subwoofer, and amplification products. The company claims that the products use bending wave modes to produce sound vibrations through distributed mode loudspeakers and balanced mode radiator products.
- Feb 2022Series B$10M
- Sep 2020Series B$2.6M
- Jan 2020Series B$2.4M
- Feb 2019Series B$6M
#7
Series D · San Francisco, California · founded 2013 · 4 employees$73.1Mraised▾
Provider of spatial audio technology. Its technology enables applications with high-quality spatial audio. The company's product can be integrated with web apps and native apps. Can be used in social audio apps, video conferencing, and virtual worlds.
- Jun 2018Series D$35.1M
- Dec 2016Series C$22M
- Feb 2015Series B$11M
- Mar 2014Series A$2.5M
#8
Seed · Riverside, California · founded 2020 · 10 employees$2.7Mraised▾
Provider of innovative audio speakers. The company offers ResonX - an experimental audio speaker with an X-strap to attach to the chair.
- Mar 2024Seed$1.9M
- Nov 2021Seed—
#9
Acqui-Hired · San Francisco, California · founded 2011 · 61 employees$56.3Mraised▾
Internet first brand offering audio devices. The features include quick press multi-function (SOL) button, wireless connectivity, supports for customized sound, Bluetooth enabled, compatible with Android and iOS devices, and more.
- Feb 2015Series C$1.5M
- Mar 2014Series C$27.5M
- Jul 2012Conventional Debt—
- Jun 2012Series B$22M
#10
Deadpooled · New York City, New York · founded 2013 · 7 employees$41Mraised▾
Provider of hearables, wireless wearable tech for ears. Its product is tech earplugs that reduce volume and maintain clarity. It is an in-ear system that uses two wireless buds and a connected smartphone app for instant controlling of the live audio environment. It allows the user to control the sounds around and comes with an equalizer to transform live music. Its application can turn down specific frequencies using specialized algorithms to add sound effects to any sound that falls in the ear.
- Jul 2016Series B$24M
- Jul 2015Series B$17M
#11
Series A · Berkeley, California · founded 2018 · 219 employees$15.5Mraised▾
Developer of an AI platform for meeting assistance and voice solutions. The platform offers features such as noise cancellation, accent conversion, and real-time transcription. It provides tools for meeting summaries, action item tracking, and CRM integration. The platform also offers voice isolation and translation capabilities for call centers and developers.
- Feb 2021Series A$9M
- Aug 2020Series A$5M
- Jul 2018Seed$1.5M
#12
Acquired · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2015 · 32 employees$13Mraised▾
Provider of wireless headphone system designed for senior citizens with hearing loss. The platform integrates with community activities to boost resident engagement and well-being. Its solutions include easy-to-use headphones designed specifically for hearing-impaired seniors.
- Nov 2020Series A$2.1M
- Feb 2019Series A$5M
- Nov 2017Series A$1.9M
- Oct 2016Series A$3M
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Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
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