Big news for the Sonaya team! We're thrilled to announce that Dinkel AI & Media Tech GmbH has been officially selected to participate in Web Summit Lisbon 2025 - one of the world's largest and most prestigious technology conferences.
Official Confirmation: Sonaya is now listed on the Web Summit official website as an ALPHA-stage SaaS startup from Austria.
What This Means for Sonaya
Web Summit brings together over 70,000 attendees, including founders, CEOs, investors, and media from around the world. For Sonaya, this is an incredible opportunity to:
- Showcase our innovation: Present the world's first AI-powered meditation platform that uses your own voice
- Connect with investors: Meet potential seed investors as we seek $250K funding to scale
- Network with industry leaders: Learn from successful founders and tech innovators
- Gain media exposure: Share our story with international technology press
- Find strategic partners: Connect with companies in the mental health and AI space
The Journey to Web Summit
Getting selected for Web Summit is highly competitive. Thousands of startups apply each year, and only the most innovative companies are chosen to participate. Our selection validates the unique value proposition of Sonaya and the strength of our technology.
- Alex Dinkel, CEO & Founder, Dinkel AI & Media Tech GmbH
Why Sonaya Stands Out
In a crowded meditation app market where 95% of users abandon apps within 30 days, Sonaya addresses a fundamental problem: lack of personal connection. Traditional apps use unfamiliar narrator voices that create cognitive friction and reduce engagement.
Sonaya solves this by:
- Voice Cloning Technology: Using ElevenLabs AI to create a perfect clone of your voice from just 12 seconds of audio
- Personalized AI Scripts: Leveraging OpenAI to generate meditation content tailored to your goals, mood, and schedule
- Neuroscience-Backed Approach: Research shows that hearing your own voice activates brain centers responsible for trust and emotional processing
- Production-Ready Platform: Available now on iOS and Android with Build 180 live on TestFlight
What We're Seeking at Web Summit
💰 $250K Seed Funding
We're raising our seed round to:
- Scale user acquisition and marketing
- Expand our AI capabilities and meditation library
- Build out our team with key hires in product and engineering
- Prepare for Series A within 12-18 months
🤝 Strategic Partnerships
We're looking to connect with:
- Mental health and wellness organizations
- Corporate wellness programs
- Health insurance providers
- AI technology partners
📱 Product & Market Validation
We're eager to:
- Gather feedback from tech industry leaders
- Validate our business model with experienced founders
- Explore expansion opportunities in different markets
- Understand competitive positioning in the AI wellness space
Our Business Model
Sonaya operates on a proven freemium model:
- Free Plan: 1 meditation to experience the magic of your own voice
- Premium Monthly: €9.99/month for unlimited meditations
- Premium Annual: €79/year (33% savings)
This model balances user acquisition with sustainable revenue generation, similar to successful wellness apps like Calm and Headspace, but with a unique AI-powered twist that creates stronger user retention.
The Technology Behind Sonaya
🎙️ Voice Cloning (ElevenLabs)
We use state-of-the-art voice synthesis technology to create an exact clone of your voice from a 12-second sample. The result is natural, emotionally resonant audio that sounds exactly like you.
🤖 AI Script Generation (OpenAI)
Our meditation scripts are dynamically generated using advanced language models, ensuring each session is unique and tailored to your specific needs - whether you're seeking calm, better sleep, abundance, or relationships.
☁️ Production Infrastructure
Built on Railway for reliable backend services, with secure data storage and GDPR-compliant processing to protect sensitive voice data.
Meet Us at Web Summit
Web Summit Lisbon 2025 takes place November 3-6, 2025 at the MEO Arena and FIL in Lisbon, Portugal.
📅 Schedule a Meeting
Investors, potential partners, or media interested in learning more about Sonaya? Let's connect at Web Summit!
Schedule Meeting →What's Next?
Between now and Web Summit, we're focused on:
- Product Polish: Continuing to refine the user experience based on TestFlight feedback
- User Growth: Building our early adopter community and gathering case studies
- Content Creation: Preparing compelling demo materials and pitch materials
- Networking: Reaching out to attendees and setting up meetings
Follow Our Journey
We'll be sharing regular updates leading up to Web Summit, including:
- Product development milestones
- User success stories
- Behind-the-scenes preparation for the conference
- Live updates from Lisbon during the event
Stay Connected:
📧 Email: dinkel@sonaya.ai
📱 Phone: +43 664 2327085
🌐 Website: sonaya.ai
🔗 LinkedIn: Dinkel AI & Media Tech
📍 Based in: Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹
About Dinkel AI & Media Tech GmbH
Founded in 2025 and based in Vienna, Austria, Dinkel AI & Media Tech GmbH is building emotional, voice-first AI tools where presence matters more than performance. Sonaya is our flagship product - the world's first AI-powered meditation platform that creates personalized sessions in your own voice.
Company Details:
- Registered: Vienna, Austria (EU)
- Legal Entity: GmbH (German Limited Liability Company)
- Stage: ALPHA / Seed Seeking
- Category: SaaS / Digital Health / AI Wellness
- Team: 3-5 members (CEO, Co-founders, Development)
See you in Lisbon! 🇵🇹🚀