The Kernel Guides NetSpeek to Successful Pre-Seed Funding AI-Powered LENA
Set to Revolutionize Pro AV Management in $402 Billion Industry
CHARLESTON, South Carolina September 30 – The Kernel, a global technology advisory firm, announced today that it has successfully advised NetSpeek, a leading technology firm in the Pro AV industry, on their pre-seed funding round. This milestone marks a significant step forward in revolutionizing how businesses manage complex audiovisual systems in corporate environments.
NetSpeek’s funding round follows the completion of development for their flagship product, LENA (Language Enabled Network Assistant). This innovative solution promises to transform the management of complex audiovisual systems that plague corporate productivity.
Jeff Lombardi, CEO of The Kernel, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, “NetSpeek exemplifies the type of visionary company we seek to support. Their deep industry expertise, combined with LENA’s groundbreaking technology, positions them to address critical challenges in the Pro AV sector. We’re proud to have guided them through this crucial funding stages.”
The successful pre-seed round for NetSpeek underscores the growing demand for innovative solutions in the Pro AV industry, projected to reach $402 billion by 2028. As companies like NetSpeek push the boundaries of AV management, The Kernel remains committed to identifying, validating, and supporting technologies that drive industry transformation.
Erik DeGiorgi, founder and CEO of NetSpeek, highlighted the value of The Kernel’s advisory services, “The Kernel’s guidance has been crucial in our development process. Their strategic counsel has been instrumental in refining our product vision and accelerating our path to market.”
With the development of LENA now complete, NetSpeek is entering a critical phase. DeGiorgi added, “We are currently demonstrating LENA to potential beta clients, many of whom we have established relationships with. The Kernel’s industry network and strategic advice have been valuable in facilitating these key stakeholder engagements.”
About The Kernel
The Kernel, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, is a distinctive advisory firm serving emerging technologies, global enterprises, and capital providers. Founded by a team of veteran technologists and investment management professionals, The Kernel is united by a mission to drive growth through innovation. With a proven model of identifying, validating, deploying, and investing in emerging technologies, The Kernel consistently delivers successful outcomes for its enterprise clients and capital partners. Learn more at https://thekernel.io.
About NetSpeek
Based in Newton, Massachusetts, NetSpeek is the creator of LENA, the Pro AV industry’s first Language Enabled Network Assistant. LENA revolutionizes Pro AV network management by utilizing natural language processing and artificial intelligence to offer an intuitive, seamless interface for complex AV ecosystems. Founded by industry veterans with a track record of over $100 million in technology sales to global enterprise clients, NetSpeek is poised to transform how businesses interact with and manage their AV infrastructure. Learn more at https://netspeek.ai.
