FLEXOUND Augmented Audio™ is an audio technology company with in-house product development. The company's headquarters is located next to the Aalto University campus in Espoo, Finland, and it works in close cooperation with the research community. FLEXOUND™ also has an office in Lindholmen (Gothenburg), Sweden, and a design studio in London, the UK.
FLEXOUND™ has a strong patent portfolio, a market position as the technology leader in augmented audio, and growing global awareness for a disruptive audio solution focusing on automotive and entertainment applications. The company's B2B business model is based on licensing the augmented audio technology as an ingredient brand, providing high-value-adding co-development services and embedded proprietary software.
Who are you, and what do you focus on in your work?
"I'm the CEO of FLEXOUND™ and focus on growth, i.e., new sales opportunities, business development, balancing of resources for customer deliveries and securing growth capital."
What are the best things about Knights of Nordics?
"Knights of Nordics is a vital arena for networking and staying up to date with the latest developments in the startup scene. The event gives exposure to relevant contact surfaces regarding venture capital."
Why do you want to take part in Knights of Nordics this year?
"FLEXOUND™ is poised for a major breakthrough in the automotive field, and we want to solidify our momentum further by getting into contact with growth capital providers, in addition to networking and looking for potential partnership opportunities."
Has Enter Espoo's services supported your business?
"One of our major investors, NordicNinja, found FLEXOUND™ through Knights of Nordics. That contact alone has been elemental for us in making the leap from entertainment to the mobility industry."
How has Espoo’s innovation community helped your company to succeed?
"For FLEXOUND™, the proximity of the science and innovation community combined with the very agile support of the city's business development functions have been crucial."
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