Clepseadra

Clepseadra Inc. is a spatial audio technology startup established in February 2020. The company develops and provides 'Re:Sense', a proprietary technology that records and reproduces immersive soundscapes through a unique combination of recording techniques and software processing. This technology enables the creation of highly realistic and three-dimensional audio experiences, making listeners feel as if they are present in the recording's environment.

The company was founded by Homare Kon, who serves as the CEO. Kon previously spent 12 years at Sony Corporation, where he was involved in acoustic research and development and initiated AR/VR sound research. Motivated by the observation that younger audiences often lack access to high-quality audio environments, and with a desire to expand creative expression for artists, he founded Clepseadra after pursuing his Ph.D. at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, from which the company is a recognized startup. Other key members include Principal Researcher Yu Maeno, also from Sony's spatial audio R&D team, and Taku Seguchi, who leads business planning and sales after a career in sports media and at a major advertising agency group.

Clepseadra's business model centers on providing its audio technology and services for content planning and production. Its primary product, 'Re:Sense', is noted for its compatibility with a wide range of entertainment content, including live events, VTuber projects, voice dramas, and AR/VR applications. The company also developed 'Echo Canvas,' a sound platform to expand audio expression possibilities. It generates revenue by collaborating with companies in various sectors to create unique audio content, such as AR audio guides for museum exhibitions, immersive programs for anime collaborations like 'Chainsaw Man', live-streamed events for sports teams, and promotional content for tourism and musical artists.

The company operates on a B2B model, partnering with businesses to integrate its technology into their offerings, enhancing the user's auditory experience. Notable projects include collaborations with JR East, Netflix, TV Tokyo, and KDDI. Clepseadra has completed a Series A extension funding round to accelerate the development of its technologies.

Keywords: spatial audio, immersive sound, audio technology, acoustic engineering, Re:Sense, Echo Canvas, sound design, virtual reality audio, augmented reality audio, 3D audio, entertainment technology, content production, VTuber, voice drama, live streaming, B2B, sound platform, audio experience, Tokyo Institute of Technology startup