Deepgram has successfully raised $130 million in a Series C funding round, achieving a valuation of $1.3 billion. This round was spearheaded by AVP, with contributions from existing investors such as Alkeon, In-Q-Tel, and Y Combinator, as well as new participants like Alumni Ventures and Columbia University. With this latest funding, Deepgram's total capital raised surpasses $215 million.
The surge in interest for voice AI technologies has been significant, with applications extending across sales, customer support, and marketing sectors. According to Elizabeth de Saint-Aignan of AVP, enterprises frequently mention voice AI in discussions about integrating AI into their operations. This growing demand reflects a broader trend observed last year, highlighted by substantial funding rounds for other companies in the voice AI space.
Deepgram's offerings include various models for text-to-speech and speech recognition, utilized by over 1,300 organizations including notable firms like Twilio. CEO Scott Stephenson emphasized that while the company is already cash flow positive, they opted to fundraise to accelerate growth in a rapidly evolving market.