Entrepreneur First

Entrepreneur First is a London-based organization founded in 2011 that focuses on building technology companies by investing in high-potential individuals. Operating in six cities across three continents, it facilitates the formation of co-founder teams, helps develop innovative ideas, and accelerates the process of securing funding from top-tier investors. With a track record of over 300 companies created from scratch and more than 5,000 alumni globally, Entrepreneur First has established itself as a significant player in the tech entrepreneurship space. Its portfolio, valued at over $5 billion, includes notable companies such as Tractable, Magic Pony Technology, and Cleo. The organization is supported by prominent tech founders and investors, underscoring its influence and reach within the technology sector.

Milad Alucozai

Venture Partner

Clémence Bellanger

Principal, Paris

Alice Bentinck

CPO and Co-Founder

Jonny Clifford

Partner and General Partner, London

Philipp Herkelmann

Partner and General Manager

Elspeth Lawson

Partner and Deputy CPO

Nadav Rosenberg

Venture Partner

Rahul Samat

Partner and General Manager, Banglore

Tom Shinner

Partner and COO

Oliver Walerys

Founder

Past deals in Speech Recognition

toby

Pre Seed Round in 2024
real-time speech & text translation to work with anyone in any language

Thymia

Seed Round in 2023
We use video games based on Neuropsychology alongside analyses of video and speech to make mental health assessments smart, starting with depression. Our online platform empowers clinicians so they can assess depression faster, more accurately and objectively. Our multi-modal depression recognition and tracking system allows us to find the right treatment in weeks instead of years and we make the entire process enjoyable for the patient.

Papercup

Series A in 2022
Papercup is a London-based company that specializes in automating the dubbing and translation of video content using advanced artificial intelligence. Its software employs a combination of Bayesian neural networks and speech synthesis to create synthetic voice-overs that closely resemble human speech. This technology allows video creators to produce content in their original language while enabling users to translate videos into their preferred languages. Papercup's platform streamlines the localization process, making it faster and more cost-effective compared to traditional methods. The company also incorporates a quality assurance system where professional translators review the voiceovers, ensuring high accuracy and broadcast-quality results. By enhancing video accessibility, Papercup aims to help content owners engage with a global audience more effectively.

unScript.ai

Seed Round in 2022
UnScript.ai is an AI technology that will generate thousands of videos with face and voice. With a focus on creating highly engaging interactive videos that solve conversion and engagement problems by leveraging the most recent advances in Artificial Intelligence. By combining AI with the face and voice of social influencers, we are redefining video messages. Its goal is to assist brands in engaging customers at critical points in their purchasing journey by creating personalized synthetic videos at scale.

PolyAI

Series A in 2021
PolyAI Ltd is a company that specializes in developing a conversational artificial intelligence platform aimed at enhancing human-machine voice interactions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in New York, the company focuses on creating enterprise voice assistants capable of engaging in natural conversations with customers. These assistants utilize advanced machine learning and natural language processing to understand and respond to customer inquiries, regardless of phrasing or dialect. The platform supports features such as multilingual capabilities, data acquisition, and dynamic flow design, facilitating the creation of human-like interactions and improving customer service experiences across various industries.

Thymia

Pre Seed Round in 2021
We use video games based on Neuropsychology alongside analyses of video and speech to make mental health assessments smart, starting with depression. Our online platform empowers clinicians so they can assess depression faster, more accurately and objectively. Our multi-modal depression recognition and tracking system allows us to find the right treatment in weeks instead of years and we make the entire process enjoyable for the patient.

Papercup

Funding Round in 2020
Papercup is a London-based company that specializes in automating the dubbing and translation of video content using advanced artificial intelligence. Its software employs a combination of Bayesian neural networks and speech synthesis to create synthetic voice-overs that closely resemble human speech. This technology allows video creators to produce content in their original language while enabling users to translate videos into their preferred languages. Papercup's platform streamlines the localization process, making it faster and more cost-effective compared to traditional methods. The company also incorporates a quality assurance system where professional translators review the voiceovers, ensuring high accuracy and broadcast-quality results. By enhancing video accessibility, Papercup aims to help content owners engage with a global audience more effectively.

Novoic

Seed Round in 2020
Novoic is a digital biotech company that develops AI-based speech analysis. Novoic develops in-house, cutting-edge AI algorithms to decode complex speech alterations. ‍

Sonantic

Seed Round in 2020
Sonantic is a startup focused on developing advanced synthetic voice technologies specifically for the video game and entertainment industries. The company specializes in creating expressive and hyperrealistic text-to-speech capabilities, allowing game developers to access high-quality voice acting that enhances the immersive experience of their products. Utilizing machine learning, Sonantic's platform enables users to generate believable human voices on-demand, providing tools for creative professionals to edit, sculpt, and direct voice performances in real-time. This approach streamlines workflows, making it easier for studios to integrate realistic voice acting into their projects.

Kiroku

Seed Round in 2019
Kiroku Limited is a software development company based in Harrow, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating technologies that automate the tedious aspects of clinical documentation for healthcare providers. Its medical note-taking platform utilizes artificial intelligence, voice recognition, and language processing to streamline the workflow for healthcare professionals. By learning individual users' note-taking styles, Kiroku's software enhances efficiency and improves the quality of information collected, allowing medical practitioners to focus more on patient care rather than the burdens of documentation.

Interviewer.AI

Seed Round in 2019
Interviewer.AI is a video recruitment software platform designed to enhance the hiring process by integrating AI-driven assessments for pre-screening candidates. It addresses the limitations of traditional hiring methods, particularly in evaluating essential soft skills, which are increasingly vital in the modern workforce. Utilizing technologies such as natural language processing, computer vision, and voice analytics, Interviewer.AI provides structured insights that help recruiters identify top talent efficiently, reducing screening time by up to 80%. The platform automates the analysis of both psychological and technical factors, enabling recruiters to focus more on human interactions and decision-making. With a growing user base of recruiters and thousands of candidates engaging monthly, Interviewer.AI aims to reshape the global hiring market, promoting a more efficient and fair recruitment process. Backed by industry experts from prominent tech companies, Interviewer.AI is positioned to lead the future of AI-powered hiring.

PolyAI

Series A in 2019
PolyAI Ltd is a company that specializes in developing a conversational artificial intelligence platform aimed at enhancing human-machine voice interactions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in New York, the company focuses on creating enterprise voice assistants capable of engaging in natural conversations with customers. These assistants utilize advanced machine learning and natural language processing to understand and respond to customer inquiries, regardless of phrasing or dialect. The platform supports features such as multilingual capabilities, data acquisition, and dynamic flow design, facilitating the creation of human-like interactions and improving customer service experiences across various industries.

Articulink

Seed Round in 2018
Articulink is developing the next Generation User Interface – Silent Speech. Articulink wearable works on the basis of subvocalization. When we speak words to ourselves, we generate minute electrical signals around our facial nerves and articulatory muscles. Articulink is building a wearable Silent Speech Interface which records these signals and can identify the word. Our wearable has endless applications - as an assistive communication device, as a mixed reality controller, in tactical communication and in the mass consumer electronics market.
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