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PlayAI
AI · Palo Alto, United States · Founded 2019
Realistic Text to Speech AI Voice Generator with 260+ Voices MoreLess
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.
Keywords: text-to-speech, AI voices, audio accessibility, generative models, remote startup, content creation, podcast hosting, multilingual, subscription-based, affiliate program.
Company overview
PlayAI company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, United States
- Employees
- 34
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 58.5
Valuation & funding
PlayAI funding history
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 | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Mar 2023 | $125K | $500K | Y Combinator | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.2M | 0% | 34 |
| 2025 | $2.2M | 0% | 35 |
| 2024 | $2.2M | 0% | 59 |
| 2023 | $2.2M | +450% | — |
| 2022 | $400K | +100% | — |
| 2021 | $200K | — | — |
Growth signals
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.
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