Scaling Millions of Calls with Human-Like AI Vapi Bets Big on a Voice-First Future

We’ve been constrained by technology for too long. Now it should bend to us.
Customer service has long been plagued by inefficiencies and frustrations, with legacy systems often compounding rather than alleviating the challenges faced by consumers. Automated call centers and interactive voice response (IVR) systems, while intended to streamline operations, frequently leave customers dissatisfied. However, as generative AI evolves, it offers a new avenue to address these issues. Enter Vapi, a San Francisco-based startup that believes it has cracked the code to seamless, human-like customer service interactions. Founded in March by Jordan Dearsley and Nikhil Gupta, Vapi is today announcing a significant milestone: a $20 million Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. This funding, which also saw participation from Abstract Ventures, AI Grant, Y Co
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Anshika Mathews
Anshika is the Senior Content Strategist for AIM Research. She holds a keen interest in technology and related policy-making and its impact on society. She can be reached at anshika.mathews@aimresearch.co
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