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Palo Alto, CA

Expanding AI-powered tools that improve pronunciation accuracy and inclusivity in human communication.

• Proprietary voice AI technology: Enables accurate pronunciation across languages and accents.
• Enterprise and education adoption: Used by Fortune 500 companies and leading universities.
• Seamless integration: Works within tools like Salesforce, Outlook, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Freemium and B2B strategy: Combines user-led growth with enterprise licensing and API usage.
• Scalable dataset advantage: Largest pronunciation database supports broader Voice AI development.

Namecoach is raising funds to expand its AI-powered voice technology that ensures accurate name pronunciation in professional, educational, and virtual environments. Its platform combines user-verified recordings and a proprietary pronunciation database to deliver consistent, culturally aware name pronunciations. This technology helps eliminate mispronunciations that can damage personal and professional connections, particularly in diverse and multicultural settings. With flexible integration across widely used platforms like Salesforce, Outlook, and virtual meetings, Namecoach improves inclusivity and communication by making correct name usage seamless and accessible.

The funding will be used to scale Namecoach’s freemium offerings, grow B2B partnerships, and enhance product features including event-specific tools like accurate name pronunciation for graduation ceremonies. Namecoach plans to expand its reach through product-led growth strategies, such as its Chrome extension and API partnerships, which enable embedded functionality in third-party applications. With an experienced team and growing enterprise adoption, the company is positioned to further develop its AI and speech datasets and capitalize on opportunities in the growing $100B Voice AI space.

Company Info

Namecoach provides AI-powered name pronunciation tools to improve communication and inclusion in professional and educational environments.

Namecoach is a SaaS platform that uses proprietary AI and the world’s largest name pronunciation database to ensure accurate name pronunciation across education, enterprise, and consumer settings. The system integrates with widely used platforms like Salesforce, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams, enabling organizations to foster more inclusive communication through correct name usage. The solution combines user-verified audio and contextual AI algorithms to recommend personalized, culturally aware pronunciations, even for names with multiple variations.

The company serves over 400 B2B clients including Fortune 500 companies and top universities, generating over $4 million in annual recurring revenue with 90%+ gross profit margins. As demand for AI voice tools and personalized communication rises, Namecoach is expanding its reach with a freemium consumer model, developer-friendly APIs, and licensing opportunities for voice and LLM developers. With funding from top-tier investors and a leadership team with deep experience in AI, enterprise SaaS, and education, the company is positioned to scale its impact in the $100B voice AI market.