Auricle (YC Winter 2021)

TL;DR: Auricle is a Y Combinator Winter 2021 startup Neurostimulation implant to restore hearing & speech understanding, currently active with a team of 2.

Neurostimulation implant to restore hearing & speech understanding

YC ID
22934
YC Batch
Winter 2021
Status
Active
Team size
2
Industry
Healthcare, Medical Devices
Tags
Hard Tech, Neurotechnology, Health Tech
YC profile
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/auricle

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Auricle is a medical device company building a breakthrough neurostimulation implant to restore hearing in millions of patients who no longer benefit from hearing aids, get less than 60% on a word recognition test, but aren't prepared to make the jump to a cochlear implant. Our approach preserves remaining natural hearing through a reversible and less invasive surgery, addressing the key concerns that hold most patients back from getting a cochlear implant (currently the only treatment option for these patients). The company spun out of Stanford Biodesign having completed two acute human clinical studies demonstrating the approach will work. The team is now focused on developing their full implant system for their first clinical trial. Auricle addresses a currently unserved profile of hea…

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Frequently asked questions

Is Auricle a YC (Y Combinator) company?

Yes. Auricle was funded by Y Combinator in the Winter 2021 batch. Neurostimulation implant to restore hearing & speech understanding

What does Auricle do?

Auricle is a medical device company building a breakthrough neurostimulation implant to restore hearing in millions of patients who no longer benefit from hearing aids, get less than 60% on a word recognition test, but aren't prepared to make the jump to a cochlear implant. Our approach preserves remaining natural hea…

What YC batch was Auricle in?

Auricle was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2021 batch.

How big is Auricle?

Auricle has a team of 2 people according to Y Combinator's directory.

Is Auricle still active?

Auricle is currently listed as Active with a team of 2 in Y Combinator's directory.

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