Kardome Secures $10M Series A Funding to Pioneer the Future of Voice Interaction with Spatial Hearing AI
This funding fuels our mission to reshape voice technology, advance ambient audio computing, and bring truly responsive, situationally aware environments to life.
We are excited to announce that Kardome has successfully closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by Korea Investment Partners (KIP). Additional participants include Next Gear Ventures, KB Investment, Honeystone Ventures, J-Ventures, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), Talcar Corp., and Techstars. This funding fuels our mission to reshape voice technology, advance ambient audio computing, and bring truly responsive, situationally aware environments to life. As part of our growth strategy, we are also delighted to announce the opening of our regional headquarters in Seoul, Korea.
Our team is already looking to the future as we celebrate these significant milestones. We're hard at work on the next generation of innovations to transform voice interactions in the automotive industry and beyond. This new funding accelerates the development of Kardome’s Spatial Hearing AI technology, which is set to revolutionize ambient audio computing by intuitively responding to voice commands based on context.
"Kardome's technology, combined with LLM-based voice solutions, will revolutionize communication in automotive, smart home, AR/VR, and robotics. — KIP Managing Director Min-Q Kim
Using Kardome’s Spatial Hearing capabilities, automotive and consumer electronics manufacturers can provide voice experiences that are as natural as face-to-face conversations.
KIP Managing Director Min-Q Kim highlighted the transformative potential of Kardome's Spatial Hearing technology for human-machine interaction. "Kardome's technology, combined with LLM-based voice solutions, will revolutionize communication in automotive, smart home, AR/VR, and robotics. This synergy places Kardome at the forefront of a rapidly growing market, reshaping how we interact with machines daily," Kim said.
Kardome’s software has already been implemented in more than a million devices. The funding follows Kardome’s strategic partnerships with leading players in the consumer electronics and automotive sectors, further broadening the reach and application of its Spatial Hearing AI technology.
“Hyundai Motor Group is pleased to continue to support Kardome‘s business financially as well as enhance our business partnership with Kardome to advance in-vehicle voice user interface,” said HMG Vice President Sung Woo Shin. This collaboration underscores the commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology for improved in-vehicle user experiences.
The Vision: Situational Awareness in Voice-Driven AI
Building on this momentum, Kardome envisions a future where AI assistants are seamlessly woven into our surroundings, embedded in wearables like earbuds and AR glasses, in our cars, and in the places we work and live. Imagine a future where AI assistants respond to commands, proactively understand our needs, offer suggestions, and personalize interactions based on the environment. To achieve this, we must equip computing systems to hear as humans do, with situational awareness and an understanding of the acoustic landscape.
We engineered our Spatial Hearing AI technology to make this vision a reality. By isolating sounds in the environment, our technology enables ambient audio computing, meaning voice systems adapt effortlessly to users and their surroundings. This situational awareness paves the way for AI to enhance natural, harmonious human-machine interaction, redefining how we experience and interact with technology through our voice, whether for more productive business meetings or streamlined everyday tasks.
Kardome CEO Dani Cherkassky emphasized the evolutionary potential of Kardome’s innovations.
"We’re not just building voice technology; we’re creating a new paradigm for how people interact with the world around them. Our Spatial Hearing software unlocks ambient audio's potential, making it possible for devices to truly understand the context of speech, whether in a busy car or a bustling street. This funding and these partnerships will accelerate our journey to bring this next-generation tech to the market.”
Expanding Our Reach: New Seoul Headquarters
This funding round represents a significant milestone in our ongoing global expansion strategy. We are excited to announce the opening of our new regional headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, a vibrant hub known for its advanced technology and innovation.
By establishing a solid presence in this tech-forward region, we aim to enhance our collaboration with prominent industry players across Asia, especially in the automotive and consumer technology sectors. Our focus in this region will catalyze growth and innovation, allowing us to offer enhanced products and services to our clients worldwide.
Building the Future of Ambient Voice Technology
Our vision encompasses a future where voice technology enhances everyday life, creating intelligent, situationally aware environments that respond seamlessly to voice. Whether enhancing in-car voice recognition, personalizing experiences with consumer electronics, or exploring new market applications, Kardome is committed to driving the future of voice technology forward.
Stay tuned for more updates as we transform voice technology and redefine human-machine interaction. We’re excited to share what’s next as we pioneer the future of ambient voice-driven experiences.
