Kardome, a Tel Aviv-based voice AI company, has secured $10 million in Series A funding, led by Korea Investment Partners. Key investors also include Hyundai Motor Group, Next Gear Ventures, and Techstars.
Why it matters: This funding aims to accelerate the development of Kardome’s Spatial Hearing AI, which enhances voice interaction by enabling devices to isolate and respond to sounds more naturally—much like human hearing. Kardome's tech is reshaping how voice commands work in everything from cars to AR glasses.
The big picture: As part of its expansion strategy, Kardome is setting up a regional headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. This move aims to boost the company’s presence in Asia, especially in automotive and consumer electronics markets.
Key quote: “Kardome's technology, combined with LLM-based voice solutions, will revolutionize communication in automotive, smart home, AR/VR, and robotics,” said Min-Q Kim, Managing Director at Korea Investment Partners. “This synergy places Kardome at the forefront of a rapidly growing market.”
Zoom out: Kardome's Spatial Hearing AI is already deployed in over a million devices. By opening its Seoul office, the company aims to leverage South Korea's advanced tech ecosystem to deepen ties with automotive giants like Hyundai, which is also an investor.
The future: With this new funding, Kardome wants to transform ambient audio into a truly responsive, context-aware experience. Picture AI in your car or home, adapting to the environment around you for natural, seamless interactions—that’s the world Kardome is building.