Whispp, a Leiden, Netherlands-based startup that uses AI to provide individuals with speech impediments, a new voice, has secured €750,000 in seed funding.  

SaaS Investors 

The round was led by LUMO Labs, with participation from Leiden University holding Libertatis Ergo Holding and other angel investors.  

LUMO Labs is an impact-driven multi-stage (pre-seed through series A) capital fund with a two-year venture builder program. Based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, the firm has an additional office in Los Angeles.  

Whispp Use of Funds 

The funding will be used to launch the company's assistive voice technology and debut a paid subscription-based calling app, while also expanding into the European and US markets through strategic partnerships.  

About Whispp 

Whispp is a developer of artificial intelligence speech software designed for individuals suffering from voice disorders. The company's software converts whispered speech and vocal cord-impaired speech into a person's natural voice in real-time, including the intended intonation and emotion, enabling individuals to digitally improve the sound of their speech on their smartphones and laptops. Whispp uses AI to provide real-time assistive voice technology and a calling app for individuals with speech impediments, such as those suffering from stuttering, throat cancer, vocal cord paralysis, and ALS.   

Funding Details 

Company: Whispp BV  

Raised: $750K       

Round: Seed Round  

Funding Month: January 2024                       

Lead Investors: LUMO Labs  

Additional Investors: Leiden University holding Libertatis Ergo Holding  

Company Website: https://whispp.com/  

Software Category: Speech Software  

Source: https://siliconcanals.com/crowdfunding/whispp-raises-750k/