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Soundry AI
AcquiredYC W24Seattle, US · Founded 2023 · 2 employees · 6 known investors
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Soundry.ai provides AI tools for DJs and music producers to remix songs and create samples in various styles. The platform serves music creators looking to generate production-ready audio content.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial MediaMusicAIAI AssistantUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)
Soundry AI was founded in 2023 by Mark Buckler, Justin Parus, Mark Buckler, PhD, and Ray Blandford.
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Mark BucklerFounder & CEOMark Buckler completed a PhD at Cornell University with research focused on hardware acceleration for deep neural networks. He has prior experience across robotics, biomedical imaging, computer vision, hardware acceleration, and computer architecture.
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Justin ParusCo-Founder & CTOJustin Parus previously worked on cloud infrastructure. He is building music production software at Soundry AI.
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Mark Buckler, PhDFounder & CEO
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Diandre RuizFounderuntil 2026
Investors · 6
Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario
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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
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Coho DeeptechreportedSan Francisco
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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M
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MyAsiaVCreportedSeattle
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Soundry AI do?
- Soundry.ai provides AI tools for DJs and music producers to remix songs and create samples in various styles. The platform serves music creators looking to generate production-ready audio content.
- Who founded Soundry AI?
- Soundry AI was founded by Mark Buckler, Justin Parus, Mark Buckler, PhD, Ray Blandford in 2023.
- Who are Soundry AI's investors?
- Soundry AI's investors include Pioneer, Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Coho Deeptech, Goodwater Capital, MyAsiaVC.
- Where is Soundry AI headquartered?
- Soundry AI is headquartered in Seattle, US.