# Dotterel Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/dotterel-technologies

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Auckland, New Zealand
- Website: www.dotterel.co.nz
- Total disclosed funding: $1.6M
- Latest round: Series A (Nov 4, 2018)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Dotterel Technologies specializes in high-fidelity audio solutions, particularly through its flagship product, the Konos 2 microphone array, designed to enhance audio capture for professionals in various challenging environments.Founded in 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand, Dotterel Technologies focuses on innovative audio technology. The company was established by Mat Rowe, Samuel Rowe, Shaun Edlin, and Shaun Pentecost. The latest funding round, raising USD 3.000 mn, occurred on March 23, 2022, led by Icehouse Ventures. Dotterel Technologies has completed a total of 5 deals to date.Dotterel Technologies' Konos Sound product line features the Konos 2, a high-fidelity microphone array with 80 elements, designed for audio professionals. This versatile device functions as both a shotgun microphone and a field recorder, optimized for various use cases, particularly in complex acoustic environments. The technology provides multiple polar patterns and capture directions and includes optional noise removal features. Dotterel serves clients in the entertainment, emergency services, and government sectors, distributing its products globally across North America, Europe, and Asia.Dotterel Technologies generates revenue through direct sales to audio professionals via retail and wholesale channels, focusing on the Konos 2 microphone array along with optional accessories. The company has gained recognition for its high-quality audio recording solutions and was awarded Product of the Year at NAB Show 2023, enhancing its appeal to a broad market. Specific pricing for the Konos 2 reflects its premium positioning within the competitive audio equipment landscape.In March 2021, Dotterel Technologies secured USD 3.000 mn in funding, which will be used to scale production of the Konos microphone array and expand into new markets, specifically targeting public safety and industrial manufacturing sectors. These initiatives aim to integrate Konos technology onto emergency vehicles and factory settings to enhance safety, workflow, and communication, aligning with the company’s growth strategy.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Nov 4, 2018, $1.1M — New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, Auckland Uniservices Limited, K1W1, Jelix Ventures
- Seed, Aug 1, 2017, $0.4M — New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, Techstars, Auckland Uniservices Limited
- Seed, Sep 15, 2016, $0.2M — Snowball Effect

## Investors

- Snowball Effect (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/snowball-effect) — Seed
- New Zealand Growth Capital Partners — Seed, Series A
- Techstars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstars) — Seed
- Auckland Uniservices Limited — Seed, Series A
- K1W1 — Series A
- Jelix Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jelix-ventures) — Series A