CRV

CRV, established in 1970, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm with a 50-year history of investing in early-stage technology, consumer, and life science companies. With approximately $1.5 billion under management, CRV focuses on seed to series B investments, taking a hands-on, value-added approach to support its portfolio. The firm has backed nearly 400 startups, with half resulting in IPOs or acquisitions, including notable companies like Twitter and Zendesk. CRV has offices in Cambridge, MA, and Menlo Park, CA.

Izhar Armony

General Partner

Jon Auerbach

General Partner

Murat Bicer

General Partner

Chiraag Deora

Principal

Matthew Garratt

General Partner

Max Gazor

General Partner

Anna Khan

General Partner

Songe LaRon

Co-Founder

Matan Lamdan

Investor

Justine Moore

Venture Investor

Veronica Orellana

Investor

Caitlin Bolnick Rellas

General Partner

Bruce Sachs

General Partner

Sachin Sood

CFO

Kristin Baker Spohn

General Partner

Brittany Walker

General Partner

Devdutt Yellurkar

General Partner

Brian Zhan

Investor

Past deals in Speech Recognition

Reflection.Ai

Seed Round in 2025
Reflection.AI is a start-up that develops artificial intelligence solutions, focusing on computer vision. The company provides tools to create personalized AIs that can interact and chat just like real people, using cutting-edge technology.

Reflection.Ai

Series A in 2025
Reflection.AI is a start-up that develops artificial intelligence solutions, focusing on computer vision. The company provides tools to create personalized AIs that can interact and chat just like real people, using cutting-edge technology.

PullString

Series D in 2016
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

Jibo

Series A in 2015
Jibo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of social robots designed to enhance human-robot interaction. The flagship product, Jibo, is the first social robot intended for home use, equipped with advanced Natural Language Understanding, speech, and facial recognition capabilities. Jibo interacts with users by learning their preferences, assisting with everyday tasks, and providing reminders for important events. It aims to foster relationships with users, including adults, seniors, children, and teens. Since its public launch in 2017, Jibo has been marketed across various regions, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Latin America. The company, incorporated in 2010, focuses on creating electronic companions that simplify daily life and provide emotional engagement.

Jibo

Series A in 2015
Jibo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of social robots designed to enhance human-robot interaction. The flagship product, Jibo, is the first social robot intended for home use, equipped with advanced Natural Language Understanding, speech, and facial recognition capabilities. Jibo interacts with users by learning their preferences, assisting with everyday tasks, and providing reminders for important events. It aims to foster relationships with users, including adults, seniors, children, and teens. Since its public launch in 2017, Jibo has been marketed across various regions, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Latin America. The company, incorporated in 2010, focuses on creating electronic companions that simplify daily life and provide emotional engagement.

PullString

Series C in 2014
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

Jibo

Seed Round in 2014
Jibo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of social robots designed to enhance human-robot interaction. The flagship product, Jibo, is the first social robot intended for home use, equipped with advanced Natural Language Understanding, speech, and facial recognition capabilities. Jibo interacts with users by learning their preferences, assisting with everyday tasks, and providing reminders for important events. It aims to foster relationships with users, including adults, seniors, children, and teens. Since its public launch in 2017, Jibo has been marketed across various regions, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Latin America. The company, incorporated in 2010, focuses on creating electronic companions that simplify daily life and provide emotional engagement.

PullString

Series B in 2012
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

Vlingo

Series B in 2008
Vlingo is a provider of speech recognition software that offers a virtual assistant capable of converting spoken words into actionable tasks. By integrating voice-to-text technology, natural language processing, and an Intent Engine, Vlingo understands user intent and performs relevant actions. Users can interact with their devices through voice commands, facilitating connections with people, businesses, and activities that matter to them. The company’s co-founders, Mike Phillips and John Nguyen, have significant experience in the speech recognition industry, having previously worked at SpeechWorks, which was acquired by Nuance Communications. Vlingo's software supports a variety of applications, including email, text messaging, web search, dialing, and launching mobile applications, enhancing the user experience by providing a seamless voice interface for mobile interactions.

Vlingo

Series A in 2007
Vlingo is a provider of speech recognition software that offers a virtual assistant capable of converting spoken words into actionable tasks. By integrating voice-to-text technology, natural language processing, and an Intent Engine, Vlingo understands user intent and performs relevant actions. Users can interact with their devices through voice commands, facilitating connections with people, businesses, and activities that matter to them. The company’s co-founders, Mike Phillips and John Nguyen, have significant experience in the speech recognition industry, having previously worked at SpeechWorks, which was acquired by Nuance Communications. Vlingo's software supports a variety of applications, including email, text messaging, web search, dialing, and launching mobile applications, enhancing the user experience by providing a seamless voice interface for mobile interactions.
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