Somnee
Company Overview
Somnee, invented by pioneering neuroscientists at StimScience, is dedicated to helping everyone sleep better through personalized neuroscience. Their flagship product is the first smart sleep headband designed to naturally achieve a longer, higher-quality night's sleep.
Located in downtown Berkeley, California, near the UC Berkeley campus, Somnee's mission is to solve the sleep health epidemic by leveraging decades of research into closed-loop brain stimulation. Their science team includes renowned experts like Dr. Matthew Walker, Dr. Robert Knight, Dr. Rich Ivry, and Dr. Ram Gurumoorthy.
Research and Innovation
The science behind Somnee has been rigorously tested and validated, with published studies supporting their technology. Somnee offers personalized neurostimulation sessions that promote better sleep, supported by clinical-grade diagnostics and therapeutic approaches.
Somnee's technology is four times more effective than melatonin, twice as effective as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), and 1.5 times more effective than Ambien in improving sleep quality and duration.
Leadership Team
The company is led by CEO Tim Rosa, who joined in 2023 and brings over 20 years of experience in consumer and enterprise marketing. The founding research team includes Dr. Ram Gurumoorthy (Chief Technology Officer), Dr. Matthew Walker (Chief Sleep Scientist), Dr. Robert Knight (Chief Medical Officer), and Dr. Richard Ivry (Sleep Scientist).