# Sonas

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sonas

- Industry: Telecoms
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.sonas.co.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $7.2M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 5, 2021)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Sonas, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in advanced IoT solutions, focusing on next-generation wireless communication technology to enhance data integration and monitoring across various industries.Founded in 2015, Sonas, Inc. operates from its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The company has executed a total of 4 deals, with its latest financing round being a Series B, raising JPY 450 million on April 5, 2021, led by investors ANRI, JR East Start Up, and UTokyo Innovation Platform. The company was founded by Kyoichi Jinno, who has a history of entrepreneurial endeavors prior to Sonas, and is currently led by CEO Patrick Daly.Sonas, Inc. specializes in advanced IoT solutions, with a core offering centered around their wireless communication technology, UNISONet. This system facilitates the integration of IoT devices into cloud platforms, allowing for comprehensive monitoring and data acquisition, particularly in the construction and civil engineering sectors. The product suite includes a variety of sensors for structural health and environmental monitoring, addressing challenges related to manual readings and equipment safety. Sonas serves a wide range of clients, including construction firms and industrial manufacturers, primarily in Japan, with plans to expand into new markets.Sonas, Inc. generates revenue through direct sales of its IoT products and solutions, including the flagship UNISONet technology. The company's B2B model involves contractual agreements for ongoing services and project-based installations. Revenue is earned through pricing structures based on project scope and specific installations. Additionally, Sonas offers free trial kits to potential clients to evaluate the UNISONet network prior to purchase, facilitating engagement and transition to long-term service agreements.Following its Series B financing of JPY 450 million in April 2021, Sonas, Inc. plans to utilize the funds to enhance product development, business operations, and marketing efforts. The company is focused on reinforcing its wireless UNISONet technology and aims to expand into new markets. Specific regions targeted for expansion include additional areas within Japan and globally, as demand for IoT solutions increases. This strategic approach is aligned with the ongoing transition to IoT across various industries.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 5, 2021, $4.1M — ANRI, UTokyo Innovation Platform, JR East Start Up
- Series A, Oct 9, 2018, $3.1M — Global Brain, ANRI

## Investors

- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series A
- ANRI (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anri) — Series A, Series B
- UTokyo Innovation Platform (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/utokyo-innovation-platform) — Series B
- JR East Start Up (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jr-east-start-up) — Series B