The Wave Talk
PrivateLast Round
Series B
Sep 1, 2022
Est. Valuation
$48.78M
Total Funding Raised
$12.05M
Company Overview
The Wave Talk operates in Frontier & Industrial Tech and is based in Daejeon. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series B round in September 2022.
The Wave Talk is a deep-tech company that develops ASIC semiconductor-based water quality sensing platforms using laser scattering and AI to provide real-time monitoring of turbidity and bacteria.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Water Treatment, Environmental Monitoring, Sensors, IoT Hardware
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Application
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The Wave Talk Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | Sep 1, 2022 | ||||
| Strategic | Apr 29, 2021 | ||||
| VC Round | Feb 1, 2020 | ||||
| Series A | Jun 29, 2018 | ||||
| Seed | Aug 4, 2017 | ||||
Seed | Apr 1, 2017 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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The Wave Talk Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Bluepoint Partners | Pre Seed, Grant |
| SK Inc. | Strategic |
| Big Basin Capital | VC Round |
| Yellowdog (Seoul) | VC Round |
| LB Investment | Series B, Series A |
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- Nov 28, 2025
Collaborating with University of Sheffield on sensor testing for water quality initiative.
- Nov 28, 2025
Partnering on sensor testing for water quality initiative.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- attends_eventOct 3, 2026
The.Wave.Talk announces participation in the Water Journal 2026 Water Technology Seminar on Oct 7th '26 and plans to showcase its water quality measurement technology and share R&D milestones.
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The Wave Talk Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is The Wave Talk a public or private company?
The Wave Talk is a private company.
What is the current stock price of The Wave Talk?
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How much is The Wave Talk worth (valuation)?
The Wave Talk's valuation is estimated at $48.8M based on funding round data.
Can I buy The Wave Talk stock?
The Wave Talk shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was The Wave Talk's last funding round?
The Wave Talk's most recent funding round was Series B on September 1, 2022.
Who are the main investors in The Wave Talk?
Key investors in The Wave Talk include SK Inc., Big Basin Capital, Yellowdog (Seoul), LB Investment.
Will The Wave Talk IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for The Wave Talk.
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