Auricle

Health Care · Neurotech & Neuromodulation
$656kraised in 2 rounds
1backers · Y Combinator
$306kgrants · 1 grant · CORDIS
2team · US Form 5500 (plan participants) · Dec 2024

Overview

Auricle. Auricle is a medical device company developing a breakthrough neurostimulation implant to restore hearing in the millions of patients who no longer benefit from hearing aids and are not served by existing solutions.

Funding and backers

Team
2
US Form 5500 (plan participants) · Dec 2024
Grants
$306k
1 grant · CORDIS
Backers
1
Y Combinator
Momentum
0/100
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Last sign of life
1 mo ago
a posting or a news item
The story so fareach stage dated by its source: the company's releases, the press, registers, filings
Sep 1, 2025 Won a grant $306k · CORDIS May 18, 2021 Took on debt financing $350k · SEC Form D Jan 2021 Went through Y Combinator 2019 Founded
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Web presence
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Funding rounds
RoundDateAmountInvestorsSource
Grant Sep 2025 $306k — CORDIS
Debt Financing May 2021 $350k — SEC Form D
Registers and programsofficial lists and records that name the company
Legal entity Auricle, Inc. SEC Form D
Founders and leadersfrom filings, registers and the company's site
Jonathan PearsonExecutive Officer, DirectorSEC Form D
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Financials

Total raised
$656k
Latest round
Grant
Funding rounds
2
Funding rounds
Round Announced Amount
Grant 2025 $306k Details
Debt Financing 2021 $350k Details

People

Jonathan Pearson
Executive Officer, Director
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Shared investors1
Y CombinatorVia a fund
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News

News Women 2 years ago
Your Guide To Auricle Piercings
The auricle piercing can fit any type of lifestyle, from modest to super trendy, thanks to its placement.
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News Popsugar 3 years ago
Auricle Piercings Are Your Shortcut to the Perfect Ear Stack
Auricle piercings are trending. They are located on the helix and can be very versatile. An expert explains what to know here.
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News bustle 4 years ago
The Ear Piercing You Should Get For A Perfectly Curated Ear Constellation
Your guide to auricle ear piercings, a variety of cartilage piercing perfect for a stacked lobe.
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Offices

Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
2
Hiring now
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Countries
1
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San Francisco United States
HQ
Mountain View United States
Regional office
Auricle
Mountain View
company site