Auricle was founded by Francis Wong, Jay Dhuldhoya in 2020.

Who are Auricle's investors?

Auricle's investors include StartX, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, FAST — by GETTYLAB, Metsu Capital, North South Ventures.

How much funding has Auricle raised?

Auricle has disclosed $350K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.

Where is Auricle headquartered?

Auricle is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Auricle

YC W21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 2 employees · 7 known investors

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Auricle develops a neurostimulation implant designed to restore hearing for patients who do not benefit from hearing aids or existing solutions.

Also known as Auricle Health Inc.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Auricle was founded in 2020 by Francis Wong and Jay Dhuldhoya.

Francis Wong Co-founder & CEOFrancis Wong is a surgeon who trained in the UK and practiced in the National Health Service for five years before relocating to California for graduate studies at UC Berkeley (MBA/MPH). He has held product management roles at 23andMe and Castlight Health, founded Outcomes, Inc., a digital health company, and worked at Haven prior to co-founding Auricle through the Stanford Biodesign Fellowship.

Jay Dhuldhoya Co-founder · Chief Technology Officer2020–2025Jay Dhuldhoya holds a BA from Columbia and an MS in biomedical engineering from Rice. He previously led R&D, quality, and manufacturing projects at Element Science, a Class 3 medical device startup in San Francisco, and completed the Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellowship before co-founding Auricle.

Jonathan T. PearsonNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 7

StartX✓ confirmed by AuricleStanford · $10K – $1M

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Y Combinator✓ confirmed by AuricleSan Francisco · $500K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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FAST — by GETTYLABreportedSan Francisco · $100K

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North South VenturesreportedToronto

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Microsoft M12lead

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$350K disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2021–2023

▶$350KraisedNov 2021 · 3 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Jonathan T. PearsonExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $350K
Amount sold: $350K
First sale: May 2021
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Auricle do?: Auricle develops a neurostimulation implant designed to restore hearing for patients who do not benefit from hearing aids or existing solutions.
Who founded Auricle?: Auricle was founded by Francis Wong, Jay Dhuldhoya in 2020.
Who are Auricle's investors?: Auricle's investors include StartX, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, FAST — by GETTYLAB, Metsu Capital, North South Ventures.
How much funding has Auricle raised?: Auricle has disclosed $350K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Auricle headquartered?: Auricle is headquartered in San Francisco, US.