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Noveto Closes $10M Million Bridge Led by GoPro and Palantir investor, Adit Ventures, to Further Lead $20M A RoundInvestment set to enable rapid company expansion and deliver a revolutionary listening device to the global market in Q4 2021 TEL-AVIV, Israel, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Noveto Systems, today announced the successful completion of a bridge of $10 Million from renowned technology investors Adit Ventures, a firm that has invested in some of the world's leading disruptive companies, with exits in GoPro, Spotify, Palantir and Lyft.
The current bridge investment is made as part of the company's Series A fundraising to be further led by Adit Ventures to raise an additional $20 Million by year-end. This follows previous fundraising rounds during which the company has generated close to $25 Million with the consistent support of the Brecht – Jammer family office and SAIC Fund. The funds will support rapid expansion, with plans to triple the headcount over the next year. Along with opening a US office, the talent hires will help accelerate the delivery of Novetos revolutionary first product. The device prototype, capable of beaming pockets of sound outside the listener's ears without the need for speakers or headphones and with minimal disturbance to people nearby, first debuted in November 2020, receiving global media acclaim. The investment follows Noveto's successful Kickstarter pre-sales campaign in February 2021, with backers from across the world pledging over $225k within only two weeks. Eric Munson, Founder, and CEO, Adit Ventures, also joins the Noveto Board of Directors. Commenting on the news, Munson said: "We invest in disruptive companies with the potential to cross verticals and scale at pace. Noveto impressed us with its game-changing technology that can positively transform the quality of life in both consumer and work environments." Dr. Christophe Ramstein, CEO, Noveto, said: "Whether listening to music, movies, games, or a call, there are two ways to experience sound: publicly with speakers, or privately wearing headphones. We're introducing a third way using this groundbreaking technology. With the support of Adit, will deliver an entirely new type of sensory listening that will change the way people experience audio." The device is smart assistant compatible, seamlessly connecting to your smart home network. Featuring a depth camera, AI-based built-in face tracking, voice recognition, advanced microphones, and sensors, the device enables a simple and intuitive personalized experience - a benchmark for the future of smart living. The desktop device comes alive with the backing of engineering partner Foxconn, the biggest consumer electronics manufacturer globally. Media requests: [email protected] Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1530170/Circuit_Board_Image.jpg
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