What Smart Audio Technologies does

Smart Audio Technologies is a London-based deep-technology company founded in 2017 that develops SmartMute®, an AI-driven self-adaptive noise elimination technology for mission-critical voice communications. The company targets defense, aerospace, military, navy, special operations, emergency services, policing, racing/motorsports, and broadcasting sectors, where clear voice transmission in high-noise environments is operationally critical. SmartMute® is described as replicating the brain's natural ability to focus on a target speaker's voice while filtering background noise, and is engineered to integrate with both wired and wireless communication systems. The firm operates as a B2B solution provider delivering a single core technology either as a standardized offering or as a bespoke, tailor-made turnkey solution.

The company is structured as Smart Audio Technologies Limited (UK private limited company, registered at 20-22 Wenlock Road, London), operates as a remote-first organization with no permanent premises, and lists 1-10 employees. Smart Audio Technologies sells through a direct enterprise sales motion with quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts, and participates in UK Ministry of Defence and Crown Commercial Service procurement processes. A Shopify-based e-commerce storefront exists but currently lists no products. Strategic visibility has been built through startup competitions and accelerators, including CES 2022 (Top Ten Startups), Hyundai Open Innovation Challenge 2022 (winner), Garage+ Taiwan 2024 (Top 15), The Emirates Group Intelak Accelerator 2024 (Top 10), and IDEX Abu Dhabi 2025 (Top 5 Finalist).

Leadership consists of founder & CEO Sandeep Kumar Chintala, CFO Steven Kanyatte, and Business Development lead Bharath Dhoot, supported by advisors including the Ex-Bose UK CEO, an Ex-Intel BD Director, an Ex-Fiat USA President, and an ex-investment banker. The company has raised approximately $1,000,000 in disclosed funding (with investors undisclosed), has no disclosed revenue, holds no listed patents, and has published a Carbon Reduction Plan with a Net Zero by 2040 commitment as part of its public-sector procurement posture.

Name

Smart Audio Technologies

Legal name

Smart Audio Technologies Limited

Website

https://smartaudiotechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smart Audio Technologies is a London-based deep-tech company developing SmartMute®, an AI-driven self-adaptive noise elimination technology for mission-critical voice communications in defense, aerospace, emergency services, and security sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mission-Critical Voice Communication Software

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Speech Enhancement & Noise Suppression (AEC/NR) (HDAAAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Device Speech & Audio AI (wake word, ASR, enhancement) (HDAAAJAF), Hearables (True Wireless Earbuds & Smart Headphones) (CRACAIAD)

Keywords

• AI noise cancellation
• Voice communication technology
• Defense communication systems
• Mission-critical audio
• Adaptive noise elimination

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mission-Critical Communication Technology Sales: Sale of AI-powered noise elimination hardware and software solutions to defense, aerospace, emergency services, and security-critical sectors. The company offers both standard products and bespoke/tailor-made solutions for unique client requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Smart Audio Technologies develops and sells SmartMute®, an AI-driven Self-Adaptive Noise Elimination technology designed for mission-critical industries. The technology isolates voice inputs and eliminates background noise in real time, enabling crystal-clear voice communication in aviation, military, emergency services, policing, and other high-noise environments. The company offers both standard solutions and bespoke/tailor-made turnkey implementations for defense, aerospace, and security clients.

Product overview

Smart Audio Technologies offers a single unified product called SmartMute®, an AI-driven self-adaptive noise elimination technology. The company operates as a B2B solution provider serving mission-critical industries including aviation, military, navy, special operations, emergency services, policing and security, racing and motorsports, and broadcasting. SmartMute® can be delivered as a standard solution or as a bespoke turnkey solution tailored to specific client requirements. The technology is designed to work across both wired and wireless communication systems, providing noise-free voice transmission in any environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SmartMute®

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Smart Audio Technologies Partner EcosystemminorOthersThe company displays logos of valued partners on its website, but specific partner names are not identified in the text content. Partners appear to be in the defense, aerospace, and technology sectors based on the mission-critical focus.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RTS Intercom Systems (Bosch): RTS, part of Bosch, builds professional intercom solutions for broadcast, theater, and security operations. It is comparable to Smart Audio Technologies in delivering clear, reliable voice communications for mission-critical and high-noise environments.
• Hytera Communications: Hytera is a global provider of professional mobile radio (PMR) and tactical communications for public safety, military, and commercial users. It competes directly with SmartMute® in mission-critical voice clarity on radio networks.
• 3M PELTOR: 3M PELTOR manufactures tactical communications headsets and hearing protection for military, law enforcement, and industrial users. It is a direct competitor in noise-elimination and clear-communication hardware for the same mission-critical sectors Smart Audio Technologies targets.
• Clear-Com (HME): Clear-Com provides professional intercom systems for broadcast, live events, and mission-critical operations. It overlaps with Smart Audio Technologies in broadcast and emergency-services communication clarity, with similar fixed-install and mobile intercom use cases.
• David Clark Company: David Clark is a long-standing supplier of aviation and military headset systems with active noise reduction. It directly competes with SmartMute® in cockpit and tactical voice communication, and shares the defense-procurement customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Bose Corporation: Bose is a dominant audio hardware incumbent with a deep defense, aviation, and professional communications headset portfolio (e.g., Bose A30, ProFlight). It overlaps directly with Smart Audio Technologies in aviation and tactical noise-management use cases and benefits from far greater scale and embedded defense procurement presence.
• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions provides mission-critical communications for public safety, defense, and emergency services, including radios, command software, and accessories. It addresses the same end-customers Smart Audio Technologies serves with adjacent voice-communication technology.
• Thales Group: Thales supplies defense, aerospace, and security communications systems including tactical radios and avionics. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping capability in noise-managed, mission-critical voice communications for aviation and defense.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell supplies avionics, cockpit communications, and pilot headset systems for commercial and military aviation. It is a broad incumbent competing in the same aviation voice-communication category Smart Audio Technologies addresses.

Emerging players

• Krisp: Krisp is an AI-based noise, echo, and voice clarity software provider targeting contact centers, UC, and remote-work conferencing. While consumer/UC focused, its core AI noise-suppression capability is directly comparable to SmartMute®'s underlying technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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