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Deepgram

Backed byMadronaTiger GlobalY Combinator
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End-to-end speech-to-text and TTS. Trained models on millions of hours of audio. Powers voice features at NASA, Twilio, and SiriusXM.

Location
San Francisco, United States
Raised
$86M+
Stage
Series B
Founded
2015
Category
AI
Funding
VC-backed
Team
51-200

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 Β· not independently verified

Founders of Deepgram

  • Scott Stephenson
  • Adam Sypniewski
  • Jeff Ward
  • Noah Shutty

Investors backing Deepgram

  • Madrona
  • Tiger Global
  • Y Combinator

Frequently asked questions

What does Deepgram do?

End-to-end speech-to-text and TTS. Trained models on millions of hours of audio. Powers voice features at NASA, Twilio, and SiriusXM.

Where is Deepgram based?

Deepgram is based in San Francisco, United States.

When was Deepgram founded?

Deepgram was founded in 2015.

How much has Deepgram raised?

Deepgram has raised $86M+ in their Series B round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded Deepgram?

Deepgram was founded by Scott Stephenson, Adam Sypniewski, Jeff Ward, Noah Shutty.

Who has invested in Deepgram?

Deepgram is backed by Madrona, Tiger Global, Y Combinator.

How Deepgram would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

Speed and accuracy β€” the core audience Deepgram's product is built around.

02Problem they solve

End-to-end speech-to-text and TTS. Trained models on millions of hours of audio. Powers voice features at NASA, Twilio, and SiriusXM. The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

Deepgram differentiates on voice ai platform built for speed and accuracy. Backed by Madrona + Tiger Global, $86M+ raised β€” the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Scott Stephenson + team.

04Go-to-market strategy

Growth-stage GTM β€” multi-channel revenue motion (direct enterprise sales, channel partnerships, marketplace listings). Vertical specialisation + verticalised AE teams targeting enterprise + mid-market.

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