Audio Mobil

Name

Audio Mobil

Legal name

AUDIO MOBIL Elektronik GmbH

Website

https://audio-mobil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Electronics

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Instrument Clusters, Displays & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAG)

Keywords

• Automotive infotainment systems
• In-vehicle audio systems
• Human machine interaction
• Automotive electronics R&D
• Connected vehicle technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Ranshofen

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Automotive Infotainment Systems: Custom infotainment systems developed and delivered to automotive manufacturers for integration into vehicles
2. Audio Systems and Components: Digital Power Sound, Personal Audio System, and other audio technologies sold to OEM partners
3. R&D and Development Services: Research, prototyping, and development services for automotive industry including Human Machine Interaction development
4. Web Store / Merchandise: E-commerce sales through their webstore at https://www.audio-mobil.com/merchandise/

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AUDIO MOBIL develops and supplies custom automotive infotainment, in-cabin audio, and Human Machine Interaction (HMI) technologies to automotive OEMs worldwide, delivered from basic research through series production. Its offering spans proprietary products such as IPS® Interactive Private Spaces®, AZS® Active Zone Separation®, Personal Audio System, Digital Power Sound, HQOB optical bonding, ICS steering wheel, and Rear View Camera, alongside engineering services covering HMI design, prototyping, research, development, and customer care.

Product overview

AUDIO MOBIL is an automotive electronics company specializing in Car ICT (Car Interaction and Communication Technology) with a portfolio of proprietary products and engineering services. The product portfolio centers on in-vehicle audio solutions including IPS® Interactive Private Spaces® for individualized cabin experiences, AZS® Active Zone Separation® for audio zone management, Digital Power Sound (up to 1000W RMS), Personal Audio System, and Car Entertainment Systems. Complementary technologies include HQOB optical bonding for display assemblies and the rear-view camera (RVC) with active cooling. The company also provides a full suite of engineering services encompassing Human Machine Interaction design, prototyping, research, development, and customer care — spanning from basic research through series production of complex automotive infotainment components. AUDIO MOBIL was founded in 1989 and serves as a development partner to automobile manufacturers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IPS® – Interactive Private Spaces® Vehicle interior concept that creates interactive private zones within the automobile, enabling individualized audio and infotainment experiences for occupants in shared vehicle spaces. Targeted at automotive OEMs seeking differentiated in-cabin experiences.
• AZS® – Active Zone Separation® Active separation technology that creates distinct audio zones within a vehicle, allowing different occupants to listen to different audio content simultaneously without interference. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• Car Entertainment System In-vehicle audio entertainment system providing multi-zone audio distribution and entertainment content delivery across the vehicle cabin. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• Digital Power Sound (DPS) Modular scalable in-vehicle sound system delivering up to 1000W RMS power output for premium in-cabin audio experiences. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• HQOB Optical Bonding Technology Optical bonding technology for display assemblies that eliminates air gaps between layers, improving visibility, contrast, and durability of in-vehicle screens. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• Personal Audio System (PAS) Individual audio zone system allowing occupants to listen to personalized music at high quality with excellent speech intelligibility and hands-free operation without headphones, ensuring privacy in personal zones while maintaining quiet in shared spaces. Designed for affordable integration across all vehicle classes, from the smallest EVs to luxury limousines. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• Rear View Camera (RVC) Active-cooled rear-view camera for automotive applications, rated for ambient temperatures up to 110 degrees Celsius. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• ICS – Interactive Communication Steering Wheel Steering wheel interface that enables control of all important vehicle functions with a single movement, providing simplified Human Machine Interaction for the driver. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• Human Machine Interaction (HMI) Engineering Service for designing and developing intuitive interfaces between humans and vehicle systems, including the ICS steering wheel technology. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• Prototyping Services Rapid prototyping services for developing and testing new automotive infotainment concepts and components before full series production. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• Research Services Research services spanning fundamental research to applied automotive electronics development, supporting innovation in car ICT. Targeted at automotive OEMs and research partners.
• Development Services Full-cycle development services from concept through series production readiness for automotive infotainment components and systems. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• Customer Care Services Post-development support services including maintenance, updates, and customer support for delivered automotive electronics products. Targeted at automotive OEMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Personal Audio System installed in EPIC concept vehicle and tested by multiple automotive manufacturers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Austrian Standards Institute – Committee 038 (Road Vehicles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUDIO MOBIL participates in standardization committees defining road vehicle standards at the national level
• Automobil-Cluster Oberösterreich Advisory BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in Upper Austria automotive cluster advisory board for regional industry collaboration
• CIS-Initiative der österreichischen BundesregierungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment initiative addressing driver distraction - theme committee participation
• Initiative Connected MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry initiative for connected mobility development and standardization
• Verkehrsgerichtstag GoslarminorOthersTraffic court expert forum participation
• starlim//sterner GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the starlim//sterner Group, which provides accounting, legal, tax compliance, and shared services support. Located at https://www.starlim-sterner.com/kontakt/standorte/
• Car-ICT Industry PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationVarious automotive ICT industry partnerships for connected vehicle technology development including C2X communication and autonomous driving

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Visteon Corporation: Major automotive cockpit electronics supplier focused on digital cockpits, infotainment, and audio. Direct overlap with Audio Mobil's HMI/infotainment focus, but at significantly greater scale and as part of a broader cockpit strategy.
• Aptiv PLC: Global automotive technology supplier with active HMI, infotainment, and user-experience portfolios. Overlaps with Audio Mobil's HMI and connectivity offerings as part of a much larger cross-domain vehicle electronics platform.
• Continental AG: Global Tier-1 automotive supplier with broad infotainment, HMI, and cockpit electronics portfolio. Overlaps with Audio Mobil's HMI and infotainment offerings but as part of a much wider automotive electronics portfolio.

Direct peers

• Bowers & Wilkins Automotive: Premium automotive audio partner (Volvo, BMW, McLaren, Maserati) offering branded in-vehicle sound systems. Comparable to Audio Mobil's premium car audio engineering and OEM partnership model.
• Pioneer Corporation: Long-established automotive audio, infotainment, and connectivity supplier serving global OEMs and the aftermarket. Comparable to Audio Mobil in core automotive audio and head-unit/HMI technology scope.
• Bang & Olufsen Automotive: Premium automotive audio brand partnered with OEMs (Audi, BMW, Mercedes) for high-end in-cabin sound systems. Comparable to Audio Mobil's premium audio offerings, though typically limited to luxury vehicle programs.
• Bose Automotive: Supplies premium in-vehicle audio systems and noise management technologies to automotive OEMs. Overlaps directly with Audio Mobil's Digital Power Sound and audio zone management offerings.
• Harman International (Samsung): Major Tier-1 supplier of automotive infotainment, audio, and connected-car solutions serving global OEMs. Direct competitor to Audio Mobil's automotive audio and HMI portfolio, with significantly larger scale.
• Burmester Audiosysteme: German high-end audio manufacturer supplying OEM-branded in-car sound systems (notably Mercedes-Benz). Direct peer in the premium automotive audio category where Audio Mobil's DPS technology also competes.

Emerging players

• Dirac: Swedish audio processing specialist providing automotive sound optimization and digital signal processing to OEMs and audio brands. Comparable to Audio Mobil's audio zone and sound-engineering capability, with overlapping software-defined audio ambitions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/AudioMobilElektronik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/audio-mobil-elektronik-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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