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PlayAI

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Realistic Text to Speech AI Voice Generator with 260+ Voices

Palo Alto, United StatesFounded 2019AI

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2024

Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About PlayAI

PlayHT is a remote-based startup specializing in high-quality text-to-speech synthesis and audio accessibility solutions. The company leverages advanced generative machine learning models to create realistic AI voices in nearly every language, catering to a diverse range of clients including content creators, educators, and businesses. Operating in the audio content market, PlayHT offers a subscription-based business model where users can access a growing library of over 829 voices across 142 languages. Revenue is generated through subscriptions, affiliate programs, and podcast hosting services. The company aims to revolutionize content creation by providing tools that enhance audio quality and accessibility.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: Palo Alto, United States
Employees: 34
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 58.5/100
Sector: AI, Core AI, Generative AI, genAI Applications, AI Agents, YC W23, DT and LS
Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Recognition Technology
Business model: SaaS
Client focus: b2b, b2c
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Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITION✓Exit	Jul 2025	$0	—	Meta	↗
SEED✓Equity / VC	Nov 2024	$21M	$84M	500 Global · Soma Capital · Race Capital · Kindred Ventures	↗

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Revenue over time

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Year	Revenue	Growth
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2021		—

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PlayAI website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for PlayAI is 140K monthly website visits, down 68.2% over the last three months. PlayAI's team declined 2.9% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits140K 3-month web change-68.2% 1-year team growth-2.9%

Monthly website visitsOct 2020–Jul 2026

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