Sound recognition for the connected home? Audio Analytic raises $5.5m

Audio Analytic has raised $5.5m to develop its AI-based sound recognition system for the connected home. The Series-A funding round has been led by Cambridge Innovation Capital led the round, with IQ Capital, Rockspring, Cambridge Angels and Martlet participating. It is hoped it will help company to scale and meet growing Smart Home OEM demand for its Artificial Audio Intelligence software, ai3. Founded in 2008, Audio Analytic has pioneered the development and commercialisation of intelligent sound recognition using advanced machine learning. Its innovative ai3 software enables devices to recognise significant sounds and take automated action.