Orai
Philadelphia, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
Orai is a mobile app that acts as an AI speaking coach, giving users instant feedback on delivery metrics like filler words, pace, clarity, and energy after they speak. It offers bite-sized practice scenarios and progress tracking, and is used by individuals as well as sales teams to build presentation and speaking confidence.
Founders & leadership
Orai was founded in 2016 by Danish Dhamani and Paritosh Gupta.
Board
AC

Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2018
▶$2.6MraisedJan 2019 · 21 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.6MraisedJan 2019 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Danish DhamaniExecutive Officer, Director
- Andrew ClelandDirector
- Aasim SaniDirector
- Paritosh GuptaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.6M
- Amount sold
- $2.6M
- First sale
- Dec 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Orai do?
- Orai is a mobile app that acts as an AI speaking coach, giving users instant feedback on delivery metrics like filler words, pace, clarity, and energy after they speak. It offers bite-sized practice scenarios and progress tracking, and is used by individuals as well as sales teams to build presentation and speaking confidence.
- Who founded Orai?
- Orai was founded by Danish Dhamani, Paritosh Gupta in 2016.
- Who are Orai's investors?
- Orai's investors include Comcast Ventures, Dorm Room.
- How much funding has Orai raised?
- Orai has disclosed $2.6M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Orai headquartered?
- Orai is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.




