Hume AI

The world's most realistic & expressive voice AI

New York, United States · Founded 2021 · $70.7M raised

Headquarters
New York
Employees
11–50
Founded
2021
Business Model
B2B
Website
hume.ai
Total Funding
$70.7M
Last Round
$50.0M Series BMar 2024
Rounds
4

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About

Hume AI is a research lab and technology company founded in 2021 by Dr. Alan Cowen, pioneering AI systems that understand and respond to human emotions. Its products include Octave (expressive text-to-speech), the Empathic Voice Interface (EVI), and Expression Measurement APIs. In March 2024, Hume raised a $50M Series B led by EQT Ventures.

Summary

Hume AI is an Artificial Intelligence company based in New York, United States, founded in 2021. It has raised $70.7M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $50.0M Series B round in Mar 2024. Investors include Union Square Ventures, Northwell Health and EQT Ventures.

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Funding History

Series BSeries BMar 2024
$50.0M

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