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Resonado Labs

500 Global

Founded 2017 · 5 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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Resonado is a hardware design and engineering lab focused on improving the acoustic performance of audio products. It develops technology for the next generation of audio hardware.

Deep TechHardwareMedia & Entertainment

Founders & leadership

Resonado Labs was founded in 2017 by Brian Cho, Christian Femrite, Erikc Perez-Perez, and Peter Moeckel.

BCBrian Cho
Brian ChoCo-Founder & CEO2017–2022Brian Cho founded Resonado Labs, a hardware design firm that develops acoustic technology for audio products, after previously launching Jobtest, an AI-powered career platform based on a Korean personality assessment, and Flock, an audio product combining hardware, software, and machine learning for emergency response.
CFChristian Femrite
Christian FemriteCo-Founder, VP of Engineering2017–2019He has experience in electrical design, PCB layout, CAD, embedded systems, and rapid prototyping, with multiple pending U.S. patents.
EPErikc Perez-Perez
Erikc Perez-PerezCo-Founder & CMO2017–2023Erikc Perez-Perez is a film director and photographer educated at Notre Dame who previously served as Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Resonado, a venture-backed hardware company developing audio technology for consumer and defense applications.
PMPeter Moeckel
Peter MoeckelCo-Founder2017–2023Peter Moeckel is founder of Resonado Labs, a hardware design and engineering lab developing acoustic technology for audio products.

Investors · 7

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

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Catapult Ventureslisted by Catapult VenturesSilicon Valley · $250K – $1.5M

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Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)listed by Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Chicago
Dorm Roomlisted by Dorm RoomBrooklyn · $90K – $500K

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Gaingelslisted by GaingelsNew York · $200K – $500K

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468 CapitalreportedBerlin

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Connetic VenturesreportedCovington · $250K – $500K

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountSeries-Seed RoundJul 2021
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Non-dilutive funding · 6 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.2M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2023$1.2M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2023$74.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2021$749.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2021$49.7K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$50K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Resonado Labs do?
Resonado is a hardware design and engineering lab focused on improving the acoustic performance of audio products. It develops technology for the next generation of audio hardware.
Who founded Resonado Labs?
Resonado Labs was founded by Brian Cho, Christian Femrite, Erikc Perez-Perez, Peter Moeckel in 2017.
Who are Resonado Labs's investors?
Resonado Labs's investors include 500 Global, Catapult Ventures, Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV), Dorm Room, Gaingels, 468 Capital, Connetic Ventures.