Nuance Communications

Acquired

AI-Powered Solutions for Healthcare | Microsoft for Healthcare

Burlington, United States · Founded 1992 · $676.0M raised

Employees
5001–10000
Founded
1992
Business Model
B2B
Website
nuance.com
Total Funding
$676.0M
Last Round
$676.0M Corporate RoundDec 2015
Rounds
2
Acquired by
MicrosoftMar 2022 · $19.7B

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

Nuance Communications is a cloud and AI software company specializing in conversational AI, speech recognition, and ambient clinical intelligence. A pioneer in natural language processing, Nuance's technology powered Apple's Siri and serves healthcare, financial services, and enterprise clients globally. The company was acquired by Microsoft in March 2022 for $19.7 billion, and now operates as Microsoft's AI and healthcare cloud division.

Summary

Nuance Communications is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Burlington, United States, founded in 1992. It has raised $676.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $676.0M Corporate Round in Dec 2015. Investors include Microsoft, Goldman Sachs and Canvas Ventures.

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionAcquired by MicrosoftMar 2022

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