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EDGE Sound Research

EDGE Sound Research provides an intelligent audio infrastructure built on patented technologies that enable speaker-less sound environments and real-time audio object isolation. The company's Environmental Renderer transforms ordinary objects into high-fidelity sound sources, while the Virtual Sound Engine automates production workflows for content creators. Its Embodied Sound® technology delivers multi-modal audio that enhances accessibility for individuals with varying hearing capabilities.

Traction 10/10
Riverside, California, United States · HQ
Founded 2020251K+ followers
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Creator / Creative Economy
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Content & Publishing
  • Hardware
Updated 8 days ago

Funding

Raised to date

$9MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.

$6.7M across 3 disclosed rounds

DF+4

$2M · Undisclosed

Announced Oct 2026 · from article date

Disclosed cumulative: $6.7M

4/4

Reported total $9M

Incomplete round history. $2.3M of the $9M reported total isn’t matched to a known round (1 known round has an undisclosed amount).

Founders

3 founders

Stephen Glicken

CEO / Co-Founder

Ethan Castro

Founder

Valtteri Salomaki

Founder

Product

Problem

Traditional audio systems rely on speakers, which are bulky, limit personalization, and cannot create truly immersive sound experiences. Existing audio production workflows also struggle to efficiently isolate and manipulate individual sound elements in real-time, slowing content creation for broadcasting, post-production, and live events.

Solution

EDGE Sound Research has developed an intelligent audio infrastructure built on three core patented technologies: Virtual Sound Engine, Environmental Renderer, and Embodied Sound®. The Virtual Sound Engine isolates audio objects in real-time, enabling automated production workflows and personalized sound control. The Environmental Renderer creates speaker-less audio environments by turning ordinary objects into high-fidelity sound sources that users can both hear and feel. Embodied Sound® technology delivers multi-modal audio that enhances immersion and inclusivity for individuals with varying hearing capabilities. Together, these technologies provide a new level of audio immersion, control, and accessibility across live entertainment, virtual environments, and content creation.

Target Audience

EDGE Sound Research targets live entertainment venues, virtual environment creators, broadcasters, and post-production studios, as well as content creators and individuals seeking immersive, personalized, and accessible audio experiences.

Features

  • Virtual Sound Engine for real-time audio object isolation and automated production workflows
  • Environmental Renderer that transforms physical spaces into speaker-less, high-fidelity sound environments
  • Embodied Sound® technology that makes sound tangible and enhances accessibility for diverse hearing abilities
  • Patented core technologies developed through 6 years of deep research
  • Applications spanning live entertainment, broadcasting, post-production, and virtual environments
  • Multi-modal audio delivery that combines auditory and tactile feedback for immersive experiences
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