Soundtrace

Soundtrace, established in 2021, operates as a specialized B2B technology firm focused on modernizing occupational hearing conservation. The company was founded by Jeff, who serves as the CEO. Matt Reinhold joined early in the company's development, assisting with the financial modeling and securing initial funding before becoming a full-time employee. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Soundtrace has developed a cloud-based platform designed to streamline and automate compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for hearing programs.

The company's core business revolves around a unified digital solution that replaces traditional methods like mobile testing vans and clinic visits. Its target clients are companies in industries where employees are exposed to hazardous noise levels, a market that includes an estimated 22 million U.S. workers. Soundtrace generates revenue through a subscription-based model, offering various plans for its all-in-one platform. A significant milestone was achieved in September 2023 when the company raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round led by Gutter Capital, with participation from Cintrifuse Capital and SpringTide Ventures (US), to scale its operations.

Soundtrace's platform integrates several key services into a single system: audiometric testing, noise monitoring, earplug fit testing, employee training, and recordkeeping. A distinct feature is its portable, "booth-less" audiometer, which includes a calibrated microphone to monitor ambient noise in real-time, automatically pausing tests if noise levels exceed OSHA limits. This allows for flexible, in-house testing that can be completed by an employee in about six minutes. The system provides real-time data analysis, generates OSHA-compliant records automatically, and allows for the digitization and migration of historical audiograms. Furthermore, the platform is SOC 2 Type II certified, features FDA-registered devices, and maintains HIPAA-compliant cloud security for all employee health data. A network of audiologists supports clients with data analysis and case evaluations.

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