Sentons

Software-Defined Surfaces

San Jose, United States · Founded 2012 · $37.7M raised

Employees
51–200
Founded
2012
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$37.7M
Last Round
$23.5M Series CMar 2014
Rounds
3

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About

Sentons is a fabless semiconductor company that develops Software-Defined Surfaces (SDS) technology, enabling high-resolution touch and force sensing on virtually any device surface using ultrasonic SDSwave sensors and processors. Its patented active acoustic sensing approach allows OEMs to add virtual controls, edge gestures, and force detection to smartphones, wearables, PCs, and automotive displays without conventional physical buttons. Sentons works with leading device manufacturers to extend the user interface beyond the touchscreen on mobile phones, smartwatches, hearables, and glasses.

Summary

Sentons is a Hardware company based in San Jose, United States, founded in 2012. It has raised $37.7M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $23.5M Series C round in Mar 2014. Investors include New Enterprise Associates and Northern Light Ventures.

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Funding History

Series CSeries CMar 2014
$23.5M

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