Gradient Ventures

Founded in 2017, Gradient Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. It focuses on investing in seed-stage and early-stage companies operating in the information technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning sectors.

Andrew Brackin

Partner

Zach Bratun-Glennon

Partner

Zachary Bratun-Glennon JD

Co-Founder and General Partner

Eylul Kayin

Partner

Emerson Kirk

Principal

Wen-Wen Lam

Partner

Asif Moosani

Investor

Clayton Petty

Investor

Vig Sachidananda Ph.D

Investor

Denise Teng

Investor

Past deals in Speech Recognition

Rad AI

Series B in 2024
Rad AI develops an artificial intelligence platform that automates report generation for radiologists. Its solution integrates with existing workflows, automating repetitive tasks to enhance efficiency, reduce burnout, and improve patient care.

Vocode

Seed Round in 2024
Vocode is a developer of an open-source library that focuses on creating voice-based applications using voice artificial intelligence. The company's platform facilitates the development of voice interfaces by providing essential features such as real-time speech recognition, natural language understanding, and speech synthesis. By emphasizing composability, Vocode equips developers with out-of-the-box tools tailored for common workflows, allowing them to seamlessly create realistic and production-ready conversational voice interfaces. This innovative approach positions Vocode as a key player in the evolution of voice technology, enabling a new generation of applications that leverage voice interactions.

ELSA

Series C in 2023
ELSA is an AI-powered English learning platform focused on pronunciation and speaking. The platform features an AI Tutor and real-time conversational practice with personalized learning paths, as well as test and interview preparation. Its Speech Analyzer records learners to generate a comprehensive performance assessment and a tailored tutorial plan. Using speech recognition, ELSA identifies phoneme-level pronunciation errors and provides real-time phonetic guidance to help users speak English fluently and confidently.

Rad AI

Series A in 2021
Rad AI develops an artificial intelligence platform that automates report generation for radiologists. Its solution integrates with existing workflows, automating repetitive tasks to enhance efficiency, reduce burnout, and improve patient care.

ELSA

Series B in 2021
ELSA is an AI-powered English learning platform focused on pronunciation and speaking. The platform features an AI Tutor and real-time conversational practice with personalized learning paths, as well as test and interview preparation. Its Speech Analyzer records learners to generate a comprehensive performance assessment and a tailored tutorial plan. Using speech recognition, ELSA identifies phoneme-level pronunciation errors and provides real-time phonetic guidance to help users speak English fluently and confidently.

Rad AI

Seed Round in 2020
Rad AI develops an artificial intelligence platform that automates report generation for radiologists. Its solution integrates with existing workflows, automating repetitive tasks to enhance efficiency, reduce burnout, and improve patient care.

ELSA

Series A in 2019
ELSA is an AI-powered English learning platform focused on pronunciation and speaking. The platform features an AI Tutor and real-time conversational practice with personalized learning paths, as well as test and interview preparation. Its Speech Analyzer records learners to generate a comprehensive performance assessment and a tailored tutorial plan. Using speech recognition, ELSA identifies phoneme-level pronunciation errors and provides real-time phonetic guidance to help users speak English fluently and confidently.
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