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Cognixion Corp

Santa Barbara, CA · Founded 2021
LAST FUNDING
$8.9M
Seed

Cognixion develops accessible, non-invasive brain-computer interfaces combining neuroscience, AI, and spatial computing.

Funding history

RoundAmount
Seed$8.9M
SEC Form D filed
Feb 3, 2026·Jan 10, 2025·Dec 30, 2024·Jun 5, 2024·Dec 20, 2023·Nov 14, 2023·Oct 23, 2023·Oct 4, 2023·Nov 15, 2021

About Cognixion Corp

How much funding has Cognixion Corp raised?

Cognixion Corp has raised $8.9M in total funding. The most recent round was Seed.

Where is Cognixion Corp headquartered?

Cognixion Corp is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA.

What does Cognixion Corp do?

Cognixion develops accessible, non-invasive brain-computer interfaces combining neuroscience, AI, and spatial computing.

What problem does Cognixion Corp solve?

People with complex disabilities can lack the ability to communicate and control technology through speech alone.

What's Cognixion Corp's solution?

Cognixion builds non-invasive brain-computer interface products, including the Axon-R device, that unlock communication and control experiences for these users.

What makes Cognixion Corp different?

Its neurotechnology is non-invasive (unlike implanted BCIs) and combines what it calls 'Bionic AI' -- adaptive systems that blend intent, context, and accessible spatial computing.

What makes Cognixion Corp notable?

Founded by Andreas Forsland; the Santa Barbara brain-computer interface company is backed by Amazon's Alexa Fund and received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its headset.

Leadership

Executive Officer, Director
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Industry
B2B
Founded
2021
HQ
Santa Barbara, CA
Raised
$8.9M
Stage
Seed

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