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Wispr Flow

AI voice-to-text / dictation startup (began as a neural-interface wearable project before pivoting to the Wispr Flow dictation app in 2024); raised a $280M Series B in 2026 led by Menlo Ventures at a $2B valuation, following reported revenue growth of 150%+ for four straight quarters.

AI infraSan Francisco, California, USAFounded 2021Founders: Tanay KothariWebsite ↗See connections →Compare with Suno
Last verified Aug 17, 2026

Key Metrics

Valuation
$2B
As of Aug 17, 2026TechCrunch
Total funding
$361M
As of Aug 17, 2026Pulse 2.0
Users
Product reaches millions of consumers and 100,000+ businesses (company claim, 2026)
As of 2026Value Add Pulse research

Company Snapshot

Wispr Flow is a AI infra company, based in San Francisco, California, USA, founded 2021 by Tanay Kothari. Latest valuation $2B (As of Aug 17, 2026, TechCrunch). Total funding $361M (As of Aug 17, 2026).

Recent changes

  1. Aug 17, 2026Raised $280M Series B at a $2B valuation TechCrunch
  2. Aug 17, 2026First reported total funding: $361M Pulse 2.0
  3. Aug 17, 2026New investor: Menlo Ventures TechCrunch
  4. Aug 17, 2026New investor: Forerunner Ventures TechCrunch
  5. Aug 17, 2026New investor: Acrew Capital TechCrunch
Earlier changes (6)
  1. Aug 17, 2026New investor: Peak XV Partners TechCrunch
  2. Aug 17, 2026New investor: Goodwater Capital TechCrunch
  3. Aug 17, 2026Wispr Flow Raises $280M at $2B Valuation Pulse story
  4. 2026Raised $280M Series B at a $2B valuation Value Add Pulse enrichment
  5. 2026Valuation rose from $700M to $2B (2026 Series B, up from $700M roughly nine months earlier)Estimated Value Add Pulse enrichment
  6. Nov 2025First reported valuation: $700M TechCrunch

Funding History

2 events · sources dated per row
DateEventAmountValuationInvestorsSource
Aug 17, 2026Series B$280M$2BTechCrunch
2026Series B$280M$2B
Value Add Pulse research
Funding timeline · 2 rounds · $560M tracked
$0.0M$157M$314M$280MSeries BJan 26$280MSeries BAug 26
Valuation over time
$0M$1.1B$2.2B2025-112026-08
Underlying values
As ofValueMethodSource
Aug 17, 2026$2BReportedTechCrunchAlso reported by Pulse 2.0
Nov 2025$700MReportedTechCrunch

Investors

Latest Pulse

  1. August's Megarounds Went to Missiles and InferenceIn a single mid-August week, six US startups raised $2.63 billion between them, and the two largest -- a hypersonic missile maker and an inference chip company -- accounted for $1.5 billion of it.→
  2. Wispr Flow Raises $280M at $2B ValuationWispr Flow raised a $280 million Series B led by Menlo Ventures at a $2 billion valuation, bringing total funding to $361 million less than ten months after its prior round, and previewed a proprietary speech model that cuts word-error rates from over 30% to as low as 5%.→

Coverage Timeline

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  1. Aug 17, 2026FUNDINGWispr Flow Raises $280M at $2B Valuation$280M Series B at $2B→

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Wispr Flow FAQ

What is Wispr Flow's valuation?

Wispr Flow's valuation is $2B (As of Aug 17, 2026, TechCrunch).

How much has Wispr Flow raised?

Wispr Flow has raised $361M in total funding (As of Aug 17, 2026, Pulse 2.0).

Who are Wispr Flow's investors?

Wispr Flow's investors include Menlo Ventures, Acrew Capital, Forerunner Ventures, Goodwater Capital, Peak XV Partners, and 6 more (As of Aug 17, 2026).

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  • TechCrunchmajor outlet2 facts
  • Value Add Pulse researchValue Add VC data2 facts
  • Pulse 2.0Value Add VC data1 fact

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