# Applied Brain Research

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/applied-brain-research

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Waterloo, Canada
- Website: www.appliedbrainresearch.com
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 12, 2026)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in Canada, Applied Brain Research Inc. develops advanced edge AI solutions, focusing on real-time voice transcription and biosignal analysis while ensuring user privacy and operational efficiency without reliance on cloud services. Applied Brain Research Inc. specializes in innovative edge AI technologies, with its headquarters located in Waterloo, Canada. The company was founded in 2012 by CEO Kevin Conley, CTO Chris Eliasmith, co-founders Travis DeWolf?, Daniel Rasmusen?, Trevor Bekolay, and Xuan Choo. In January 2026, Applied Brain Research Inc. raised seed funding led by Two Small Fish Ventures. ABR specializes in advanced edge AI solutions, focusing on their proprietary state space models and the TSP1 Time Series Processor. These products are designed for real-time voice transcription, natural language processing, and biosignal analysis without dependence on cloud connectivity, ensuring user privacy and efficiency. The core product offerings include speech-to-text services, text-to-speech capabilities, language translation, and responsive voice control systems, particularly useful in environments like smart homes, augmented and virtual reality systems, and personal companion robots. ABR's technology benefits industries requiring low-latency interactions, such as healthcare, consumer electronics, and robotics, serving a diverse client base that includes developers, device manufacturers, and enterprises globally, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia. ABR's revenue model revolves around the sale of its flagship products, particularly the TSP1 Time Series Processor and associated developer kits, which are available for direct purchase. The company engages in B2B transactions, partnering with device manufacturers and enterprises to integrate their AI solutions into various products, allowing for tailored deployments in sectors like healthcare, home automation, and robotics. Revenue streams are generated through direct sales of hardware and software solutions, alongside possible subscription models for ongoing support and updates. The pricing structure for these products aligns with the advanced technology and capabilities they offer, providing clients with tools for real-time processing and interaction at an unprecedented scale. In January 2026, Applied Brain Research Inc. raised an undisclosed amount of seed funding led by Two Small Fish Ventures. The company will use this funding to advance the development and commercialization of its TSP1 state space accelerator chip and software models for edge AI inference applications. Future plans include the design and launch of new products aimed at enhancing real-time processing capabilities, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. The company is also targeting expansion into new markets, particularly focusing on sectors requiring advanced AI solutions, with a plan to enter additional geographic regions by the end of 2027.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 12, 2026 — Two Small Fish Ventures

## Investors

- Two Small Fish Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/two-small-fish-ventures) — Seed