# SOND, a sleep tech startup, exits stealth with $7M; plus, Airbnb-backed WeRoad raises $58M

An episode of [TechCrunch Startup News](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1145974783), 28 May 2026, 12 min.

Audio: https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/AIRWV8897742902.mp3

SOND, a startup led by Bose’s former head of sleep products, emerged from stealth with $7M in funding for its AI-powered sleep earbuds. Also, WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion outside Europe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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