Sound-powered fire protection startup gets $15M to snuff out fires before they turn catastrophic
Sonic Fire Tech has raised $15 million to develop an acoustic fire suppression system that uses infrasonic waves to extinguish fires. The technology aims to replace traditional water and chemical methods, potentially reducing property damage and cleanup costs.
Why it matters
This innovation could significantly reduce the economic impact of fire damage on commercial properties by eliminating the need for messy, destructive suppression agents.
For over a century, fire protection has been limited to water and chemicals. And while they can prevent catastrophic fires, the cleanup bills can be significant.
But maybe not for long. Sonic Fire Tech is testing a sound-powered fire protection system, which it says snuffs out fires within seconds while also sparing properties from messy water and chemical damage. The company announced Monday that it has raised a $15 million round led by the O.H.I.O. Fund with participation from Khosla Ventures. The startup previously raised a $3.5 million seed in October.
The fresh funding will help the Ohio-based startup hire more employees and run the battery of tests needed to earn approval from the National Fire Protection Association, which writes model codes adopted by fire departments around the country.
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