Azafran Capital Partners

Yobe, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven algorithmic software for advanced audio manipulation. Its software offers signal processing solutions for various applications, including mobile devices, telecommunications, and multimedia content. Yobe's patented technology effectively addresses challenges associated with background noise, such as multiple voices interfering with voice commands and security issues related to voice identification. By utilizing AI to discern unique voice biometrics from noisy signals, Yobe enhances the target speaker's audio for improved listening experiences and more accurate automatic speech recognition. The company's innovative approach stands out as it provides a comprehensive real-time solution that operates on-device without the need for internet connectivity, making it versatile across different microphone types and hardware.

Aspinity, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of reconfigurable analog modular processor (RAMP) chips designed for ultra-low-power electronics. These compact, analog machine learning chips analyze raw, unstructured sensor data, enabling them to identify important data early in the signal chain while filtering out background noise. By processing analog data directly, Aspinity's technology reduces the need for higher-power processing of insignificant information, optimizing power consumption for always-on, battery-operated devices. Their innovations are particularly valuable in applications such as voice activation, industrial machine health monitoring, and wearable health devices across consumer, industrial, and biomedical markets. Founded in 2015 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aspinity aims to enhance battery life in sensing applications without compromising performance.