Sensate
Founded 2019 · 33 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
Sensate is a wearable device that uses low-frequency sound waves and audio soundscapes to stimulate the vagus nerve and help regulate the nervous system for stress relief, anxiety management, and improved sleep. The product serves consumers seeking non-pharmaceutical stress management and sleep improvement tools.
Also known as Sensate
Investors · 7
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Sensate is a consumer wellness product consisting of a palm-sized, non-electrical device placed on the user's sternum plus a companion mobile app. The device transmits low-frequency infrasound vibration through the breastbone into the thoracic cavity, using bone conduction, while the app plays soundscapes through headphones that are synchronized with the vibration pattern. The company describes the approach as "Somacoustics" and positions it as vagus nerve toning intended to shift the nervous system from a high-alert state toward rest, without requiring meditation technique, breathing exercises, electrical current or biometric data capture.
Sessions run from 10 to 30 minutes and are selected in the app. The company cites a pilot study reporting a 48% decrease in stress levels within the first 28 days of regular use, an average increase of 45-60 minutes of sleep per night, and a 50% reduction in time to fall asleep, as well as research associated with Maastricht and a TM Studios research lab indicating brain activity comparable to long-term meditators after 10 minutes of use. The product is marketed for immediate stress relief, building nervous-system resilience, and improved sleep.
Business model
Hardware sales combined with an optional app subscription. The device is sold outright with access to a foundational library of soundscapes at no recurring cost; a paid "Sensate Plus" subscription unlocks a premium library of more than 50 patented soundscapes and expert collaborations.
One-time device purchases at £299 for a single unit, with bundled packs including one-year Sensate Plus subscriptions priced at £348 (single plus pack), £592 (two devices) and £1,141 (four devices). Financing ("pay over time") is offered at checkout, and subscription renewals provide recurring revenue.
Traction
The website reports more than 5,000 five-star reviews, a Trustpilot presence, a stated cumulative total of millions of session minutes delivered, and user testimonials from the UK, US and Australia. Some product configurations were listed as sold out.
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Market position
A direct-to-consumer vagus nerve wellness device marketed on clinical pilot data and a risk-free trial, competing in the consumer relaxation and sleep-technology category.
Positioned as effortless relative to meditation and breathwork tools that require user technique or focus, and as non-electrical and non-data-collecting relative to neurostimulation or biometric wellness devices. The company also emphasizes that the device vibration and app audio are engineered to work jointly rather than independently.
Technology
A non-electrical device generating low-frequency vibration transmitted by bone conduction through the sternum, paired with app-delivered soundscapes precisely synchronized to the vibration so that the felt infrasound and heard audio form a single composition. The company brands the technology Somacoustics and states that no electrical current or biometric data collection is involved, and that the premium soundscapes are patented.
Go-to-market
Direct-to-consumer sales through the company's own website, supported by customer testimonials, Trustpilot reviews, press mentions, a 90-day money-back guarantee, and multi-device gift and family bundles. Orders are processed in 1-2 business days and shipped worldwide.
Consumers experiencing stress, anxiety or sleep difficulty who want relief without medication or learned meditation technique, including people who describe racing thoughts at bedtime and insomnia.
Geography
Sells and ships worldwide, with pricing quoted in pounds sterling; customer testimonials cited from London and other UK locations, the United States and Australia.
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Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Sensate went on to found or lead other companies.
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primary sources listed
- Getsensategetsensate.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sensate do?
- Sensate is a non-electrical chest-worn device and app using low-frequency vibration and soundscapes for stress and sleep.
- Who are Sensate's investors?
- Sensate's investors include 37 Angels, Expert DOJO, Geek Ventures, Kern Venture Group, Moai Capital, Unlock Venture Partners, Dangerous Ventures.