Mictic AG produces a spatial sound wearable consisting of two wristbands with proprietary sensors that map a user’s movements and translate them via Bluetooth into music on a smartphone. The device lets users of any skill level play simulated instruments—guitar, piano, drums, cello, turntables—and access downloadable soundscapes such as Rock, Hip Hop, EDM and Latin, with new instruments and soundscapes released monthly. Mictic positions the product as musical AR that requires no headgear, designed to be portable, expandable, metaverse-ready, and usable in major stage shows. The company collaborated with the University of Zurich Applied Sciences to refine spatial mapping and drum-effect precision, and prototypes have been featured by the BBC. Mictic announced a $2.5M funding round and a public launch planned for November 26, 2021; the Mictic One will retail for $119 and includes two wristbands, software with 15 sounds, tutorials, and a charger. Founded in Zurich in 2018, the company intends to expand its software and content library and market the wearable globally. Mictic is a Zurich‑based startup founded in 2018 building a wearable device with a sensor chip that transforms body motion or live movements into music in real time. The device and companion app aim to enhance user experience across sports, games and other activities by mapping motion to corresponding sounds. Since incorporation the company has received support from players such as the Swiss Startup Factory and now completed a seed round to progress product development. Mictic will use the funds primarily for product development and to grow the team. The company is focused on app development, product supply chain and go‑to‑market strategy with plans for a pre‑sale campaign in Q2 2020 and a full commercial launch by the end of 2020. Press materials emphasize a global rollout as the target market approach.

Total raised

$3M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Nov 2021