AI sound generator startup Mirelo grabs $41M seed round, led by Index and A16z

Berlin-based AI sound generator startup Mirelo has secured $41 million in a seed round led by Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz, marking a significant investment in European AI innovation. The company's technology aims to revolutionize the process of adding audio to videos, a sector that has been slower to adopt AI compared to image and text generation. This funding underscores the growing interest in AI-driven tools for content creation and the potential for European companies to lead in this space. Mirelo, founded in 2023, has developed proprietary AI models that can generate synchronized audio for video content. The startup's models are trained on licensed data and can produce matching audio in seconds, offering a faster alternative to traditional methods. The company’s recent release, Mirelo SFX v1.5, generates various soundtrack versions faster than real-time and requires significantly less compute power than typical large language models. This investment will enable Mirelo to advance its technology and expand its customer base, targeting individual creators, small studios, and companies seeking to integrate its models into their platforms. The company aims to become the "audio layer" for visual content across various media. Mirelo's approach addresses the time-consuming and often cumbersome process of manually syncing audio and video, enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of video production for a wide range of users. With backing from prominent venture capital firms and tech industry leaders, Mirelo is poised to challenge existing audio-visual production workflows. As the company scales its technology, it could play a crucial role in shaping the future of content creation and potentially contribute to Europe's digital sovereignty within the AI landscape.