Israel-based Kardome has 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), Talar Corp., and Techstars.
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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 its growth strategy, Kardome is also delighted to announce the opening of its regional headquarters in Seoul, Korea.
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“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
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.
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.
Kardome CEO Dani Cherkassky said, “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.”
About Kardome
Kardome was established in 2019 by a team of enthusiastic and passionate researchers with vast experience in algorithms and acoustics. Its goal is to provide a solution to user frustrations with speech recognition and voice command devices.
