Entrepreneur First

Entrepreneur First is a London-headquartered platform and early-stage technology investor that helps ambitious individuals form technology startups by connecting them with potential co-founders, helping develop ideas, and accelerating funding from leading investors. The organization operates across six cities on three continents, supporting high-potential founders to build globally important tech companies. Since inception it has supported hundreds of ventures and built a network of thousands of alumni, with a portfolio valued in the billions. It is backed by prominent tech founders and investors who provide mentorship and capital to accelerate growth.

Milad Alucozai

Venture Partner

Sam Barnett

President

Clémence Bellanger

Principal, Paris

Alice Bentinck

General Partner

Jonny Clifford

Partner and General Partner, London

Matt Clifford

Investor

Philipp Herkelmann

Partner and General Manager

Elspeth Lawson

Partner and Deputy CPO

Christopher Mairs

Venture Partner

Rahul Samat

Partner and General Manager, Banglore

Tom Shinner

Partner and COO

Past deals in Speech Recognition

toby

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

Papercup

Series A in 2022
Papercup specializes in automated video localization. Its software uses advanced neural networks and speech synthesis to translate voice tracks in videos, enabling content creators to reach global audiences efficiently and cost-effectively.

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. Established in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in New York, the company focuses on building enterprise voice assistants that engage in natural conversations with customers to address their needs. The platform utilizes advanced machine learning and natural language processing technologies, enabling it to understand and respond to customers effectively, regardless of the variations in their speech. Key features of PolyAI’s platform include multilingual support, dynamic flow design, and task-agnostic capabilities, allowing developers to create seamless and human-like interactions within various digital environments.

Papercup

Funding Round in 2020
Papercup specializes in automated video localization. Its software uses advanced neural networks and speech synthesis to translate voice tracks in videos, enabling content creators to reach global audiences efficiently and cost-effectively.

Novoic

Seed Round in 2020
Novoic develops an AI-driven speech analytics platform designed for clinical use. It enables healthcare professionals to identify and track changes in speech patterns associated with neurological diseases, particularly early signs of dementia.

Sonantic

Seed Round in 2020
Sonantic is a startup focused on creating advanced synthetic voice technologies tailored for the video game and entertainment industries. The company specializes in developing expressive and hyperrealistic text-to-speech capabilities, allowing game developers to access realistic voice acting that enhances the immersive experience of their projects. By leveraging machine learning, Sonantic produces believable human voices on-demand, which can be easily edited and directed in real-time. This innovative approach streamlines the workflow for creative professionals, enabling them to sculpt and refine voice performances efficiently.

Wavel.ai

Seed Round in 2019
Wavel.ai specializes in voice AI solutions for scaling and localizing video content. Its intelligent speech-to-text and text-to-speech AI enables generation of subtitles in over 70 languages, dubbing videos in real-time across multiple languages with minimal effort.

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 AI-powered medical note-taking platform incorporates voice recognition and language processing, allowing it to learn and adapt to individual users' note-taking styles. By integrating contextual and real-time data, Kiroku's software enhances efficiency for medical professionals, enabling them to focus more on patient care rather than on the burdens of documentation. The company's solutions aim to streamline workflows and improve the quality of information collected, ultimately alleviating the stress associated with writing clinical notes.

Interviewer.AI

Seed Round in 2019
Interviewer.AI is a company that specializes in revolutionizing the hiring process by integrating AI-driven assessments into early recruitment stages. The platform uses natural language processing, computer vision, and voice analytics to evaluate soft skills and other critical factors in job candidates. This approach helps recruiters and hiring managers quickly identify top talent from large applicant pools, reducing screening time by up to 80%. By automating repetitive tasks and minimizing bias, Interviewer.AI allows recruiters to focus on human connection and decision-making. The company has gained significant traction, with a growing user base of recruiters and thousands of candidates engaging monthly. Backed by industry leaders from prominent tech companies, Interviewer.AI is transforming the global hiring market by making it more efficient and fair.

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. Established in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in New York, the company focuses on building enterprise voice assistants that engage in natural conversations with customers to address their needs. The platform utilizes advanced machine learning and natural language processing technologies, enabling it to understand and respond to customers effectively, regardless of the variations in their speech. Key features of PolyAI’s platform include multilingual support, dynamic flow design, and task-agnostic capabilities, allowing developers to create seamless and human-like interactions within various digital environments.

Interviewer.AI

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Interviewer.AI is a company that specializes in revolutionizing the hiring process by integrating AI-driven assessments into early recruitment stages. The platform uses natural language processing, computer vision, and voice analytics to evaluate soft skills and other critical factors in job candidates. This approach helps recruiters and hiring managers quickly identify top talent from large applicant pools, reducing screening time by up to 80%. By automating repetitive tasks and minimizing bias, Interviewer.AI allows recruiters to focus on human connection and decision-making. The company has gained significant traction, with a growing user base of recruiters and thousands of candidates engaging monthly. Backed by industry leaders from prominent tech companies, Interviewer.AI is transforming the global hiring market by making it more efficient and fair.

Wavel.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Wavel.ai specializes in voice AI solutions for scaling and localizing video content. Its intelligent speech-to-text and text-to-speech AI enables generation of subtitles in over 70 languages, dubbing videos in real-time across multiple languages with minimal effort.
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