About Audio Tech
There are 995 companies in the Audio Tech sector across the world, with 260 funded companies having collectively raised $2.26B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 118 of these are Series A+ funded, and 1 of these is a unicorn.
Audio Tech sector has seen 41 acquisitions and 28 IPOs. This represents almost 6.9% of all such companies - which is higher than the 3.8% 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: October, 2026 (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, 2026 (15 Pages)
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There are more than 995 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 | |
Provides audio,image and video processing technology | San Francisco (United States) | 1965 | Public | - | |
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 | |
Provider of autonomous underwater vehicles and data analytics platform services | Kochi (India) | 2016 | Seed | $3.44M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Audio Tech sector
20 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Audio Tech sector. 60 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 | 20 |
2025 | 25 |
2024 | 22 |
2023 | 23 |
2022 | 22 |
2021 | 24 |
2020 | 60 |
2019 | 50 |
2018 | 53 |
2017 | 55 |
Companies founded across countries in the Audio Tech sector
United States has 292 Audio Tech startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 90 startups and China which has 83.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 292 |
United Kingdom | 90 |
China | 83 |
Germany | 79 |
India | 65 |
Canada | 26 |
Australia | 20 |
South Korea | 19 |
France | 19 |
Netherlands | 19 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Audio Tech sector
Out of the total 995 Audio Tech companies, 260 have secured funding. Among them, 118 have reached Series A or higher, and 91 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 995
Funded - 260
Series A+ - 118
Series B+ - 91
Series C+ - 77
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 995 |
Funded | 260 |
Series A+ | 118 |
Series B+ | 91 |
Series C+ | 77 |
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- 990+ Total Companies
- $2.26B+ Total Funding
- 255+ Funded Companies
- 25+ IPOs
- 40+ 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 $1.25B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2020 at more than $220M. There has been a total funding of $80.4M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $80.4M |
2025 | $9.89M |
2024 | $45.8M |
2023 | $72.6M |
2022 | $177M |
2021 | $157M |
2020 | $220M |
2019 | $157M |
2018 | $197M |
2017 | $130M |
Total funding across countries in the Audio Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Audio Tech startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $284M. India follows with $195M and United Kingdom with $97.2M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $284M |
India | $195M |
United Kingdom | $97.2M |
China | $72.8M |
Australia | $48.7M |
Israel | $32.6M |
Germany | $29.3M |
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 $117M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $698M into Early Stage funding rounds and $194M go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $698M |
Late Stage | $194M |
Seed Stage | $117M |
Post IPO | $66M |
Grant | $24.6M |
Debt | $17.8M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Audio Tech
In the year 2026, till October 2026, Audio Tech companies have raised $80.4M in equity funding across 6 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), Audio Tech companies had raised $9.87M across 8 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 715.09% 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 | 4440 | Oct 27, 2026 | ||
Series B | 4541 | Oct 13, 2026 | and 13 more | |
Series A | 8842 | Sep 17, 2026 | ||
Series D | 5541 | May 19, 2026 | and 5 more | |
Seed | 9654 | Feb 04, 2026 |
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) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Boston (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) |
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M&A activity in Audio Tech
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 3 acquisitions happened in Audio Tech sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 1 acquisition happened in Audio Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Audio Tech:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 20, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Apr 20, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 05, 2024 |
Acquisition trends in Audio Tech
Here are the acquisition trends in Audio Tech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 3 |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 5 |
2021 | 3 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 3 |
2017 | 4 |
IPOs in Audio Tech
In the year 2023, till August 2023, 1 IPO happened in Audio Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Audio Tech:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Aug 01, 2023 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
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) |
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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University and Columbia University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 5 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 4 |
Columbia University | 4 |
Stanford University | 4 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 4 |
Harvard University | 3 |
Tel Aviv University | 3 |
BITS Pilani | 2 |
Cornell University | 2 |
Harvard Business School | 2 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Audio Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Indian School of Business and Kellogg School of Management graduates' Audio Tech companies have raised the most funding among top colleges, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Indian School of Business | $180M |
Kellogg School of Management | $180M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $98.8M |
SDA Bocconi School of Management | $88.5M |
Yale University | $41M |
University of Manchester | $29M |
University of Toronto | $23.5M |
Harvard University | $18M |
Columbia University | $17.6M |
Harvard Business School | $17.5M |
Top News in Audio Tech
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AXIL Brands, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial ResultsGlobeNewswire•Oct 07, 2026•AXIL
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Axil Brands Expects Strong Finish to Fiscal Year After Solid Q3 Top-Line GrowthSGB Media•Apr 08, 2026•AXIL
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