SoundHound AI Acquires Key Assets from Allset, Expanding Voice AI Capabilities in Restaurant Sector

SoundHound AI, Inc. a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, announced the acquisition of key assets from Allset, an online ordering platform that connects restaurants with local customers. This acquisition not only brings Allset's team into the fold at SoundHound but also significantly bolsters the company's capabilities and reinforces its commitment to innovation.

This strategic move aims to enhance SoundHound AI's offerings by incorporating additional restaurant relationships, engineering prowess, and marketplace expertise. The company envisions building a robust voice commerce ecosystem, enabling consumers to access goods and services through natural conversation. Future plans include voice-enabled food and drink ordering across millions of cars, TVs, and smart devices.

Allset, founded in 2015, is renowned for its cost-effective local pick-up food ordering platform. This service allows both consumers and restaurants to sidestep the high fees associated with delivery apps. Supported by investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Allset has partnered with nearly 7,000 restaurants nationwide, including prominent chains such as Joe & The Juice and Charleys Cheesesteaks.