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Vocode

AcquiredYC W23

San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 3 employees · 8 known investors

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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 The 1388 Company · 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 and Ajay Raj.

KHKian Hooshmand
Kian HooshmandFounder2023–2026Kian Hooshmand previously worked at Brex and studied at Berkeley.
ARAjay Raj
Ajay RajFounder, CTO
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Adnaan SachidanandanML Engineerformer
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Eliot HsuFounding Engineerformer
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Arianna PahlavanGrowthformer
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Alexa MorrealeHead of Talentformer
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George ZhangVice Presidentformer

Investors · 8

GV (Google Ventures)listed by GV (Google Ventures)Mountain View · $250K – $50M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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AccelreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $100M

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

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Sterling RoadreportedSan Francisco · $25K – $150K

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Also in the syndicate · 2

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3.3M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2024

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Vocode went on to found or lead other companies.

Ryan TremblaySoftware EngineerFounded TrebloHayden HousenMachine Learning and Software Engineering InternFounded Treblo

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Vocode Raises $3.25M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Feb 2024🤖 Vocode: Open source voice AI on top of LLMsycombinator.com · Mar 2023

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 in 2023.
Who are Vocode's investors?
Vocode's investors include Gradient Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), Y Combinator, Accel, Pioneer, 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.