The Sync Project
Sync Project is pioneering the development of music as precision medicine, collaborating with leading scientists and musicians to conduct large-scale studies on how music's structural properties affect biometrics like heart rate and sleep patterns. Their innovative approach utilizes machine learning to create personalized music therapeutics, positioning them at the forefront of the intersection between music and health. Recently acquired by Bose, Sync Project aims to enhance lives through tailored audio experiences, making significant strides in the medical application of music.
The Sync Project
Sync Project is pioneering the development of music as precision medicine, collaborating with leading scientists and musicians to conduct large-scale studies on how music's structural properties affect biometrics like heart rate and sleep patterns. Their innovative approach utilizes machine learning to create personalized music therapeutics, positioning them at the forefront of the intersection between music and health. Recently acquired by Bose, Sync Project aims to enhance lives through tailored audio experiences, making significant strides in the medical application of music.
TL;DR
Mission: Develop music as precision medicine by linking music features to biometrics
Status: Acquired by Bose (announced Feb 20, 2018)
Founders: Marko Ahtisaari and Yadid Ayzenberg
Funding (reported): $5M disclosed in May 2017
Location (reported): Boston, Massachusetts
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Digital health / therapeutics focused on non-pharmacological interventions using audio.
Industry
Healthtech / Digital Therapeutics
Funding Track Record
$5,000,000
May 2017 announcement listed Greylock Partners (Discovery Fund), Digital Garage, and PureTech Health among investors