Sonera

Sonera is a startup based in Berkeley, founded in 2018 by Nishita Deka and Dominic Labanowski. The company focuses on developing wearable sensors that detect biomagnetic fields generated by neural activity. Their technology is designed to function effectively in real-world conditions, capturing detailed information about health, feelings, and thoughts. Sonera's primary product is high-performance sensors for non-invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). These sensors are lightweight, low-power, and contact-free, making them ideal for integration into various wearable devices. The company is also developing the S1 chip, which is tailored for wearable technology. Key applications of Sonera's technology include enhancing human-computer interaction, creating advanced health and fitness trackers, and developing next-generation wearables for personalized mental health treatments and neurodegenerative disorder biomarkers. Sonera has successfully raised $11.22 million in funding, with investments from notable firms such as Spark Capital and Amplify Partners. The company's mission is to make neural data widely accessible for diverse applications across personal computing and healthcare.