Vocode
AcquiredYC W23San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 3 employees · 7 known investors
Vocode provides open-source and API-based tools for building and deploying voice agents that handle phone calls. The platform serves developers and enterprises building conversational AI applications across any AI stack.
Also known as Brush
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSGenerative AIOpen SourceConversational AIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)
Vocode was founded in 2023 by Kian Hooshmand, Ajay Raj, and Kian H.
Investors · 7
Gradient VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Accelreported · 2 sourcesPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M
GV (Google Ventures)reportedMountain View · $250K – $50M
Sterling RoadreportedSan Francisco · $50K – $150K
Also in the syndicate · 2
Base10Liquid2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$3.3M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2024
- $3.3Mseed fundingFeb 2024 · 2 sources
Accel, Base10, Gradient, GV, Liquid2, Y Combinator
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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2 people who came through Vocode went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 2
by search overlap
Splice9 shared keywordsSplice is a music creation platform providing a library of high-quality audio samples with AI-powered discovery tools, alongside a rent-to-own marketplace for music production software and digital audio workstations.
Speechify9 shared keywordsSpeechify is a text-to-speech application that converts written content—including textbooks, PDFs, emails, and web pages—into audio for users to listen to. The platform serves students and professionals with reading difficulties, particularly those with dyslexia and ADHD, enabling them to access educational and professional materials through audio.
Companies competing with Vocode for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Vocode do?
- Vocode provides open-source and API-based tools for building and deploying voice agents that handle phone calls. The platform serves developers and enterprises building conversational AI applications across any AI stack.
- Who founded Vocode?
- Vocode was founded by Kian Hooshmand, Ajay Raj, Kian H in 2023.
- Who are Vocode's investors?
- Vocode's investors include Gradient Ventures, Y Combinator, Accel, GV (Google Ventures), Sterling Road.
- How much funding has Vocode raised?
- Vocode has disclosed $3.3M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Vocode headquartered?
- Vocode is headquartered in San Francisco, US.