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Veritone

NASDAQ: VERI

Denver, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 412 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

Veritone builds enterprise AI solutions on its aiWARE platform, converting unstructured audio, video, and other data into searchable intelligence and automated workflows. It serves commercial businesses, public sector and law enforcement agencies, and talent acquisition teams across industries such as media, healthcare, finance, retail, and defense.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTech

Founders & leadership

Veritone was founded in 2014 by Ryan Steelberg and Chad Steelberg.

RSRyan Steelberg
Ryan SteelberginCEO
CS
Chad SteelbergCo-founder
ML
Michael L. ZemetraExecutive
JM
John M. MarkovichExecutive

Board

CO
Christopher OatesBoard director
NC
Nathaniel CheckettsBoard director
RD
Richard DallasBoard director
MK
Michael KeithleyBoard director
KP
Knute P. KurtzBoard director
FM
Francisco MoralesBoard director
RH
Richard H. TaketaBoard director
MZ
Michael ZilisBoard director

Investors · 1

Miramar Venture PartnersNewport Beach · $100K – $3M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$78.6M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2014–2025

▶$1MraisedJul 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael KeithleyDirector
  • Knute P. KurtzDirector
  • Ryan SteelbergExecutive Officer, Director
  • Francisco MoralesDirector
  • Richard H. TaketaDirector
  • Michael L. ZemetraExecutive Officer
  • Michael ZilisDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$1M
First sale
Jun 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$21.1MraisedOct 2021 · 19 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard H. TaketaDirector
  • Ryan SteelbergExecutive Officer, Director
  • Chad SteelbergExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeff GehlDirector
  • G. Louis Graziadio, IIIExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael L. ZemetraExecutive Officer
  • Knute P. KurtzDirector
  • Nayaki R. NayyarExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$21.1M
Amount sold
$21.1M
First sale
Sep 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.5MraisedSep 2018 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • NATHANIEL L. CHECKETTSDirector
  • KNUTE P. KURTZDirector
  • RYAN STEELBERGExecutive Officer, Director
  • JOHN GANLEY, JR.Executive Officer
  • PAUL A. KRIEGERDirector
  • CHRISTOPHER J. OATESDirector
  • JEFFREY B. COYNEExecutive Officer
  • G. LOUIS GRAZIADIO, IIIDirector
  • PETER F. COLLINSExecutive Officer
  • JEFF P. GEHLDirector
  • CHAD STEELBERGExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$7.5M
Amount sold
$7.5M
First sale
Aug 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$34MraisedFeb 2015 · 12 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher OatesDirector
  • Chad SteelbergExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nathaniel CheckettsDirector
  • John M. MarkovichExecutive Officer
  • Richard DallasDirector
  • Ryan SteelbergDirector
Offering amount
$34M
Amount sold
$34M
First sale
Jul 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15MraisedJul 2014 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ryan SteelbergDirector
  • John M. MarkovichExecutive Officer
  • Nathaniel CheckettsDirector
  • Chad SteelbergExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher OatesDirector
  • Richard DallasDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
Finders' fees
$75K
First sale
Jul 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

Veritone’s Ongoing Equity Financing Raises Dilution Risk and Pressures Investor Sentiment - TipRanks.comtipranks.com · Aug 2026Earnings call transcript: Veritone Q2 2026 misses estimates, shares drop 23% By Investing.cominvesting.com · Aug 2026Veritone Closes $50M Funding Agreement with Acaciabusinesswire.com · Aug 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does Veritone do?
Veritone builds enterprise AI solutions on its aiWARE platform, converting unstructured audio, video, and other data into searchable intelligence and automated workflows. It serves commercial businesses, public sector and law enforcement agencies, and talent acquisition teams across industries such as media, healthcare, finance, retail, and defense.
Who founded Veritone?
Veritone was founded by Ryan Steelberg, Chad Steelberg in 2014.
Who are Veritone's investors?
Veritone's investors include Miramar Venture Partners.
How much funding has Veritone raised?
Veritone has disclosed $78.6M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Veritone headquartered?
Veritone is headquartered in Denver, US.