About Audio Tech
There are 730 companies in the Audio Tech sector across the world, with 243 funded companies having collectively raised $2.56B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 103 of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 2 Unicorns.
Audio Tech sector has seen 37 acquisitions and 18 IPOs. This represents almost 7.5% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.9% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that provide tech solutions to enhance audio experience and technology related to sound waves.
Audio Tech sector is also known as Sound Tech.
Companies included in Audio Tech sector
Companies that provide technology for audio device manufacturers; companies manufacturing innovative audio devices, consumer software and acoustics related hardware and software, etc.Companies excluded in Audio Tech sector
Music and Entertainment companies, horizontal audio device manufacturers that manufacture innovative audio devices along with other devices, etc.Market Map of Audio Tech
The market map of Audio Tech gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Trending business models in Audio Tech sector are Innovative Audio Devices and 3D Audio Technology.
Reports related to Audio Tech
Here are some reports related to Audio Tech sector:
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Audio Tech - Sector Report
Edition: July, 2025 (66 Pages)
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Audio Tech Investor Landscape
Edition: July, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Audio Tech Exit Landscape
Edition: October, 2025 (15 Pages)
View all reports related to Audio Tech. Sign up today!Top Companies in Audio Tech
There are more than 730 companies in Audio Tech. boAt is the top Audio Tech company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Audio Tech companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Retailer of personal audio and wearable products, plus mobile accessories | Gurugram (India) | 2016 | Series C | $171M | |
Internet first brand offering analog, mixed-signal, and audio DSP integrated circuits | Austin (United States) | 1984 | Public | - | |
Developer of an AI platform for meeting assistance and voice solutions | Berkeley (United States) | 2018 | Series A | $15.5M | |
Developer of digital audio processing technology for improved sound system performance | Uppsala (Sweden) | 2001 | Series B | $50.4M | |
Manufacturer of mobile phones, headphones, watches, and related accessories | London (United Kingdom) | 2020 | Series C | $450M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Audio Tech sector
52 Audio Tech startups were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 11 |
2023 | 16 |
2022 | 22 |
2021 | 20 |
2020 | 52 |
2019 | 46 |
2018 | 45 |
2017 | 50 |
Companies founded across countries in the Audio Tech sector
United States has 232 Audio Tech startups, the most by any country, followed by China which has 70 startups and United Kingdom which has 67.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 232 |
China | 70 |
United Kingdom | 67 |
Germany | 58 |
India | 47 |
Canada | 24 |
Australia | 17 |
South Korea | 16 |
Israel | 13 |
France | 12 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Audio Tech sector
Out of the total 730 Audio Tech companies, 243 have secured funding. Among them, 103 have reached Series A or higher, and 77 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 730
Funded - 243
Series A+ - 103
Series B+ - 77
Series C+ - 64
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 730 |
Funded | 243 |
Series A+ | 103 |
Series B+ | 77 |
Series C+ | 64 |
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- 725+ Total Companies
- $2.56B+ Total Funding
- 240+ Funded Companies
- 15+ IPOs
- 35+ Acquisitions
- 5 Reports
Funding Trends in the Audio Tech sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Audio Tech sector
The Audio Tech sector saw a total funding of more than $1.55B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2020 at more than $226M. There has been a total funding of $1.94M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $1.94M |
2025 | $218M |
2024 | $57.8M |
2023 | $169M |
2022 | $224M |
2021 | $222M |
2020 | $226M |
2019 | $113M |
2018 | $195M |
2017 | $121M |
Total funding across countries in the Audio Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Audio Tech startups in United Kingdom have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $548M. United States follows with $294M and India with $190M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | $548M |
United States | $294M |
India | $190M |
China | $87.9M |
Australia | $55.8M |
Israel | $32.6M |
Germany | $29.8M |
South Korea | $23M |
Netherlands | $14.9M |
France | $9.38M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Audio Tech sector
Over the last 10 years, the Audio Tech sector have seen $125M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $770M into Early Stage funding rounds and $513M go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $770M |
Late Stage | $513M |
Seed Stage | $125M |
Post IPO | $68.8M |
Grant | $25.3M |
Debt | $9.38M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Audio Tech
In the year 2026, till February 2026, Audio Tech companies have raised $1.94M in equity funding across 2 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till February 2025), Audio Tech companies had raised $1.29M across 3 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 50.86% rise in funding in Audio Tech companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Audio Tech:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 4524 | Feb 04, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2407 | Jan 01, 2026 | ||
Series C | 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 7259 | Nov 12, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 5808 | Oct 30, 2025 |
Top Investors in Audio Tech
Europa is the top investor in Audio Tech companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Audio Tech:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
New York City (United States) | ||
Boston (United States) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) |
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M&A activity in Audio Tech
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Audio Tech sector. Last year, in 2024, a total of 4 acquisitions happened in Audio Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Audio Tech:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 05, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 27, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 07, 2024 |
Acquisition trends in Audio Tech
Here are the acquisition trends in Audio Tech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 4 |
2021 | 3 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 3 |
2017 | 4 |
IPOs in Audio Tech
In the year 2022, till August 2022, 1 IPO happened in Audio Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Audio Tech:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Aug 15, 2022 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
May 18, 2021 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Dec 03, 2018 | American Stock Exchange (NYSEAMERICAN) | |
Jul 27, 2018 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
May 02, 2014 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) |
Colleges which produce the most Audio Tech companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Audio Tech sector
Most number of Audio Tech startups have been founded by alumni from Tel Aviv University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Tel Aviv University | 7 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 6 |
Stanford University | 6 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 4 |
Columbia University | 4 |
Duke University | 3 |
Harvard Business School | 3 |
Harvard University | 3 |
University of Cambridge | 3 |
BITS Pilani | 2 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Audio Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Kellogg School of Management graduates' Audio Tech companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Indian School of Business and University of Delhi alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Kellogg School of Management | $253M |
Indian School of Business | $180M |
University of Delhi | $180M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $121M |
Harvard University | $90.7M |
Yale University | $41M |
Monash University | $34.8M |
University of Cambridge | $33.6M |
University of Manchester | $29M |
University of Toronto | $23.5M |
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