Sonos
NASDAQ: SONOUnicorn · $1.5BSanta Barbara, US · Incorporated in Delaware · 7 known investors
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Sonos makes wireless home audio speakers built around proprietary acoustics and software, including Trueplay tuning technology that adapts sound to a room. Its products connect over WiFi and are controlled through the Sonos app, which unifies streaming services, radio, podcasts, and audiobooks for home listeners.
Founders & leadership

Board
Investors · 7
How we know: FORWARD.one's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Headline's portfolio page · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Headline Growth Management, LLC's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
How we know: NextEquity Partners's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$130M disclosed across 1 round · 2014
▶$130MraisedDec 2014 · 8 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- David KerkoDirector
- Julius GenachowskiDirector
- John MacFarlaneExecutive Officer, Director
- Michelangelo VolpiDirector
- Craig ShelburneExecutive Officer
- John MaedaDirector
- Michael GiannettoExecutive Officer
- Robert BachDirector
- Offering amount
- $130M
- Amount sold
- $130M
- First sale
- Nov 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Valuation · disclosed
Disclosed eventsSource: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Sonos do?
- Sonos makes wireless home audio speakers built around proprietary acoustics and software, including Trueplay tuning technology that adapts sound to a room. Its products connect over WiFi and are controlled through the Sonos app, which unifies streaming services, radio, podcasts, and audiobooks for home listeners.
- Who founded Sonos?
- Sonos was founded by John MacFarlane.
- Who are Sonos's investors?
- Sonos's investors include FORWARD.one, Headline, Headline Growth Management, LLC, NextEquity Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Index Ventures, Renaissance Technologies.
- How much funding has Sonos raised?
- Sonos has disclosed $130M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Sonos headquartered?
- Sonos is headquartered in Santa Barbara, US.






