What if your laptop, headphones, or microphone could fix bad audio in real time with no cloud, no delay, and perfectly clear sound?
That’s the kind of moonshot COREangels Big Data & AI Europe has just backed with its latest investment in HANCE, a pioneering AI AudioTech startup from Oslo, Norway, developing breakthrough technology for real-time, on-device audio enhancement.
Reinventing Sound with On-Device AI
HANCE is redefining how machines process sound. Its proprietary technology allows devices — from laptops and headsets to industrial communication systems — to clean and enhance audio directly on the device itself.
That means no cloud dependency, no latency, and no privacy risks — just pure, intelligent audio enhancement in real time.
This innovation has the potential to set a new standard for hardware manufacturers, software developers, and OEMs seeking to deliver better sound experiences across industries: live performance, remote work, consumer electronics, and beyond.
Backed by a Powerhouse Team
Behind HANCE is a seasoned and visionary team with deep roots in the audio industry and advanced AI research:
Together, they are building technology that could fundamentally reshape the AudioTech landscape, making high-quality sound accessible anywhere — even offline.
Strategic Partnerships Already in Motion
HANCE is already collaborating with Intel, signaling the strategic potential of its approach to become an industry standard for AI-powered sound optimization.
The startup’s scalable technology can be embedded across headsets, smartphones, PCs, industrial systems, and audio software, opening global market opportunities in one of the fastest-growing DeepTech verticals.
A Portfolio Built for the Future of AI
For COREangels Big Data & AI Europe, led by David Griesbach, Pascal Stämpfli, and Samira Courti, this marks the fund’s ninth investment and another step toward its goal of building a diversified portfolio of 20 AI and Big Data category leaders across Europe.
Each portfolio company represents a deep conviction in AI as a force shaping the next generation of industries — from PropTech, EnterpriseTech, AdTech, and RealEstate to data analytics, customer data unification, hospitality, and audio.
As David Griesbach puts it:
We’re building this portfolio with and for angel investors who believe in the power of AI, and investing together.
COREangels Big Data & AI Europe is part of the broader COREangels global community, connecting investors across continents who share a belief in backing meaningful innovation with both capital and collaboration.
Why HANCE Stands Out
- Groundbreaking on-device AI AudioTech
- A highly skilled and visionary founding team
- Strategic collaboration with Intel
- Very high scalability potential across consumer and enterprise markets
Building Europe’s Next Generation of AI Leaders
The addition of HANCE to the COREangels Big Data & AI Europe portfolio reinforces the fund’s mission to identify and support startups that combine technical depth with global scalability.
It’s not just about betting on technology — it’s about backing founders who are reshaping industries through bold, data-driven innovation.
For investors, this means participating in one of Europe’s most active communities focused on early-stage AI ventures and contributing to the creation of future-defining companies like HANCE.
Interested in Joining the Journey?
If you’re an investor who believes in the future of Artificial Intelligence and collaborative angel investing, join COREangels Big Data & AI Europe.
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Because the future of sound and of AI is already here.
