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KugelAudio

YC X26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 4 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors

Kugel Audio develops text-to-speech software with natural voices in 26+ languages, built and hosted in the EU with GDPR compliance. The service targets developers building voice-enabled applications and offers sub-50ms latency with streaming integration.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)

KugelAudio was founded in 2025 by Viktor Presber and Kajo Kratzenstein.

VPViktor Presber
Viktor PresberinCo-FounderHe previously co-founded full-house.io, which reached $300K ARR and served enterprise clients including Siemens Energy, Hitachi Rail, and Barilla, and co-founded Sagemode, which established partnerships with esports teams.
KKKajo Kratzenstein
Kajo KratzensteininCo-FounderHe previously served as CTO at Sagemode, where he led development of an in-game AI coaching product, and built a production aneurysm detection model at Floy GmbH. He holds a BSc and MA in Computer Science from Hasso Plattner Institute.

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What does KugelAudio do?
Kugel Audio develops text-to-speech software with natural voices in 26+ languages, built and hosted in the EU with GDPR compliance. The service targets developers building voice-enabled applications and offers sub-50ms latency with streaming integration.
Who founded KugelAudio?
KugelAudio was founded by Viktor Presber, Kajo Kratzenstein in 2025.
Who are KugelAudio's investors?
KugelAudio's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is KugelAudio headquartered?
KugelAudio is headquartered in San Francisco, US.