Wispr Flow raises $30M from Menlo Ventures for its AI-powered dictation app
San Francisco, CA – Wispr Flow, an innovative AI-powered dictation application, has successfully closed a Series A funding round, securing $30 million led by Menlo Ventures. This latest investment brings the company’s total funding to an impressive $56 million, signaling strong investor confidence in the rapidly evolving voice AI market.
The round saw significant participation from prominent investors including NEA, 8VC, Opal CEO Kenneth Schlenker, Pinterest founder Evan Sharp, Carta CEO Henry Ward, and Lindy CEO Flo Crivelli. Matt Kraning of Menlo Ventures, an existing angel investor in Wispr Flow, will join the company’s board, further solidifying the partnership.
Founded by CEO Tanay Kothari, Wispr initially focused on developing a device for silent dictation. However, the company pivoted last year to concentrate on Wispr Flow, a sophisticated software interface designed to revolutionize how users interact with AI through voice.
The dictation app has rapidly expanded its reach since its initial Mac app release in October 2024, followed by a Windows version in March 2025, and an iOS application earlier this month. Kothari noted that the product has garnered significant traction, particularly within Silicon Valley’s venture capital community. “I think every single tier one venture fund in the valley uses Wispr Flow for their emails, memos, documents, and more. They feel themselves being hooked on it, and it is one of the products they use every day. Because of this, we started getting a lot of inbound,” Kothari stated, highlighting the organic growth in investor interest fueled by product usage.
Matt Kraning of Menlo Ventures, an enthusiastic user of the app himself, emphasized the transformative potential of Wispr Flow. “Wispr Flow is creating an efficient way to translate digital thoughts and intent. The app captures users’ speech and what they want to convey very well. The team has thought about how people speak while developing models rather than focusing on things like word error rates,” Kraning told TechCrunch, underscoring the app’s intuitive and effective design.
User Growth and Future Roadmap
Wispr Flow boasts impressive month-over-month user growth of 50%. The company reports a diverse user base, with 40% of its users located in the U.S., 30% in Europe, and the remaining 30% spread across other global regions. Notably, over 30% of the app’s users come from non-technical backgrounds, demonstrating its accessibility and ease of use for a broad audience.
“More and more people are using AI tools, but still, there isn’t a good interface for people who are not techies. ChatGPT-style interface is the most common one, and that was released three and a half years ago. We are building for all kinds of users so they don’t have to write system prompts to interface with AI,” Kothari explained, outlining the company’s vision for a more inclusive AI interaction.
Currently, Wispr Flow supports dictation in an impressive 104 languages. While 40% of dictations are in English, the remaining 60% are in other languages, with Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Hindi, and Mandarin leading the charge.
The newly acquired funds will be strategically utilized to expand Wispr Flow’s team of 18, with a focus on engineering and go-to-market roles. The company also plans to launch an Android app and enhance its offerings for enterprise users by introducing features such as company-wide phrase context and dedicated support teams.
Looking ahead, Wispr Flow aims to evolve into a comprehensive AI-powered assistant that can understand personal context and assist with everyday tasks like sending messages, taking notes, and setting reminders. Furthermore, the company is actively collaborating with undisclosed AI hardware partners to integrate its powerful interaction layer into future devices, promising a seamless and effortless dictation experience.
