When was Sonion founded?

Sonion was founded in 1974 and raised its 1st funding round 23 years after it was founded.

Where is Sonion located?

Sonion is headquartered in Roskilde, Denmark.

Who is the current CEO of Sonion?

Jørn Mørkeberg Nielsen of Sonion.

How many employees does Sonion have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Sonion is 1001.

Is Sonion a funded company?

Sonion is a funded company, having raised a total of $440K across 4 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Conventional Debt round, raised on 1997.

When was the latest funding round of Sonion?

Sonion's latest funding was a $***** Conventional Debt round on 2013, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Sonion rank among its competitors?

Sonion ranks 6th amongst 32 active competitors, of which 8 are funded. It stands 10th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Soundskrit, which secured an undisclosed amount in Jan, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Sonion?

Sonion's top competitors include USound, xMEMS and sensiBel. Among them, Soundskrit secured the most recent funding round in January, 2026.

Sonion - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Manufacturer of miniature components for hearing instruments. It develops and manufactures advanced miniature components and solutions such as balanced armature receivers, high-end microphones, and electromechanical components. These components are designed for high performance and low power consumption, often customizable to meet specific customer needs. The company also provides manufacturing and support services, working closely with customers throughout the product development process. Its manufacturing facilities utilize lean production methods to ensure high quality and on-time delivery. A comprehensive quality management system ensures compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

Website: www.sonion.com/
Email ID: *****@sonion.com

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1974

Location

Roskilde, Denmark

Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$440K in 4 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Conventional Debt, 2013, $*****

Investors

Impact Fund Denmark & 4 more

Ranked

6^th among 32 active competitors

Employee Count

1,001 as on Aug 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Valencell & 1 more

Similar Companies

xMEMS & 33 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Novo Holdings (Jul 15, 2014)

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Sonion is associated with 2 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
Sonion A/s CIN: 25141350 , Denmark, Active	Jan 14, 2000	-	12 (As on Mar 31, 2024)
NOVO NORDISK FONDEN CIN: 10582989 , Denmark, Active		-	131 (As on Dec 31, 2021)

Sonion got acquired by Novo Holdings on Jul 15, 2014.

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Sonion has raised a total funding of $440K over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on 1997. Its latest funding round was a Conventional Debt round on 2013 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Sonion has 5 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Sonion:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
2013	9259	Conventional Debt	9425	6178	3543	2500
2000	8559	PE	2555	4352	2615	Nordic Capital
1997	3071	PE	6074	4690	Impact Fund Denmark	2530

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Sonion's employee count trend

Sonion has 1,001 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Sonion's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Sonion include USound, xMEMS and sensiBel. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Sonion, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	USound 2014, Graz (Austria), Series B	Manufacturer of MEMS speakers, audio amplifier ICs, and audio modules	$83.8M	EQventure, European Investment Bank & 8 others	62/100
2nd	xMEMS 2018, Santa Clara (United States), Series D	Provider of MEMS micro-speaker technology	$36M	Boardman Bay Capital Management, Techlink Ventures ... & 6 others	56/100
3rd	sensiBel 2016, Oslo (Norway), Series A	Manufacturer of noise cancellation-enabled MEMS microphone	$23.6M	TRUMPF, Sennheiser & 8 others	56/100
4th	Soundskrit 2017, Montreal (Canada), Seed	Manufacturer of micro-electro-mechanical systems directional microphones for consumer audio devices	$641K	TandemLaunch, Primax Electronics & 3 others	53/100
5th	Vesper MEMS 2009, Boston (United States), Series B	Provider of micro electromechanical system-based microphones	$79.9M	Accomplice, Applied Materials & 25 others	49/100
6th	Sonion 1974, Roskilde (Denmark), Acquired	Manufacturer of miniature components for hearing instruments	$440K	Altor Equity Partners, Novo Holdings & 3 others	46/100
7th	Akustica 2001, Pittsburgh (United States), Acquired	Fabless semiconductor company that develops MEMS microphones	$27M	Mobius Venture Capital, Telemark Group	39/100
8th	Upbeat Technology 2021, Taipei (Taiwan), Series B	Manufacturer of MCUs and MEMS Microphones	$11.8M	Techlink Ventures	36/100
9th	General Micro Group 2016, Shenzhen (China), Series B	Manufacturer of AI-powered audio sensors	$29.6M	ZSVC, Shanghai Ivy Capital & 3 others	34/100
10th	VocalZoom 2010, Yokneam Illit (Israel), Deadpooled	Enhancing voice communication and recognition with a optoelectronic microphone	$12M	OurCrowd, 3M & 6 others	32/100