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Descript

Descript, Inc. is a software company that specializes in audio and video editing and transcription. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company offers an innovative audio word processing platform that allows users, including podcasters, journalists, and musicians, to edit sound files by manipulating text instead of conventional waveforms. This user-friendly approach enables creators to edit audio clips as easily as they would edit a document, streamlining the production process. Descript's technology is powered by advanced speech recognition, ensuring high transcription accuracy and allowing audio to be synced with text. Features such as screen recording, remote recording, podcasting, overdubbing, and subtitle generation further enhance the platform, making it a versatile tool for media creation.

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Andrew Mason

CEO

1 past transactions

Lyrebird

Acquisition in 2019
Lyrebird specializes in advanced speech synthesis technologies designed for developers. Originating from research at the MILA lab at the University of Montréal, the company provides tools that allow users to create digital replicas of their voices. This innovative technology enables users to generate spoken content from text, making it particularly useful for content creators and podcasters who seek efficient ways to produce audio material. By offering the ability to record a user's voice and synthesize any desired sentence, Lyrebird enhances the accessibility and versatility of voice generation in various applications.
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