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§ Private Profile · 120 Mildred Ave, Venice, California, 90291, United States
Syng is a technology company.
Syng develops an advanced audio system integrating proprietary hardware and software to deliver immersive spatial sound. Its core product is a flexible speaker system, powered by Triphonic software, engineered to optimize and adapt sound within any space. The company focuses on transforming how users interact with and perceive audio through innovative acoustic design.
Co-founded in 2018 by Christopher Stringer, Syng's Chief Design Officer, the company emerged from Stringer's two decades of product design expertise at Apple. His insight was that audio solutions overlooked sound's critical role in human experience. This led to Syng's creation, aiming to offer more engaging and personalized sonic environments.
Syng's products cater to listeners and creative professionals seeking enhanced audio fidelity and spatial immersion. The company envisions redefining the relationship between individuals and sound, moving beyond traditional stereo for deeply engaging, adaptable listening. Syng aims to empower users to conduct sound in their spaces, fostering a future where audio is dynamic and interactive.
Syng has raised $49.0M across 1 funding round.
Syng has raised $49.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Syng has raised $49.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Syng's investors include Eclipse Ventures, Rexhep Dollaku, Coinbase Ventures, CRV, Data Tech Fund, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Greylock, Index Ventures, Infinite Niches, Khosla Ventures, LAUNCH.
Syng has raised $49.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $49.0M Series A in September 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | $49M Series A | Eclipse Ventures | Rexhep Dollaku, Coinbase Ventures, CRV, Data Tech Fund, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Greylock, Index Ventures, Infinite Niches, Khosla Ventures, LAUNCH, March Capital, Next Play Ventures, Otherwise Fund, Redpoint Ventures, Renegade Partners, Team Ignite Ventures, XFactor Ventures, Akshay Kothari, Daniel Burka, Dylan Field, Evan Williams, Fidji Simo, Jeff Seibert, Kevin LIN, Lionel Richie, Mark Pincus, Mike Krieger, Pieter Schoen, Scott Belsky, Shane Curran, Thomas Tull, Wayne Chang, Zachary Sims, Alex Rigopulos, JOE Gebbia, Vince Zampella, Animal Capital, Bridford, Schusterman Family Investments, SIP Global Partners | Announced |
Syng is an audio technology company specializing in consumer electronics, developing innovative speakers like the Cell Alpha that deliver immersive, spatial sound experiences for home environments.[1][2][5] It serves music enthusiasts, gamers, and media consumers seeking high-fidelity audio, solving the problem of traditional speakers' limitations in creating balanced, room-filling sound regardless of placement or layout through its proprietary Triphonic audio and object-based sonic architecture.[1][2][5] Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Venice, California, Syng has raised $48.8 million in funding, employs around 50 people, and generates approximately $13.6 million in revenue, demonstrating steady growth in the premium audio market.[3]
Syng was founded in 2018 by Christopher Stringer, who serves as Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer, bringing over 22 years of experience at Apple and more than 1,800 patents in iconic technologies.[2] Stringer began developing Triphonic software that year, driven by a vision to transform passive listening into an active, multi-sensory experience where users can hear, touch, and see sound.[2] The company emerged from this innovation, aiming to blur lines between artists and listeners while preparing audio systems for future formats.[2] Early traction includes partnerships like DTS Play-Fi for wireless connectivity, showcased at CES 2024, highlighting its object-based architecture that remaps sound in real-time.[1]
Syng rides the wave of immersive audio trends, capitalizing on rising demand for spatial sound in home entertainment amid streaming growth and multi-device ecosystems.[1] Its timing aligns with advancements in wireless tech like DTS Play-Fi and object-based audio standards, positioning it against competitors in a market shifting from stereo to 3D soundscapes.[1][2] Favorable forces include consumer appetite for personalized, high-end experiences post-pandemic and integration with platforms like Apple and Spotify, influencing the ecosystem by pioneering home-optimized spatial audio that challenges legacy speaker brands.[1][5]
Syng is poised to expand its Triphonic ecosystem with more Cell configurations and app enhancements, potentially integrating AI-driven sound mapping or deeper streaming partnerships.[1][2] Trends like immersive media proliferation and smart home convergence will propel growth, evolving its influence from niche innovator to mainstream audio leader. As spatial sound becomes standard, Syng's architecture ensures it shapes tomorrow's listening, fulfilling its mission to empower deeper human-sound connections.[2]