Wispr Raises $280M Series B at $2B Valuation

Wispr, a San Francisco-based AI dictation software startup, has raised $280 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to $361 million. The company, which specializes in AI-powered voice tools, plans to use the new capital to expand its reach into meeting transcription and analysis through its recently released note-taker tool.

Investors

This round was led by Menlo Ventures. Participating investors include Notable Capital, NEA, Neo Ventures, 8VC, MVP Ventures, Acrew, Forerunner, Goodwater, Peak XV, Together Fund, and PLUS Capital.

Wispr Use of Funds

The company plans to use the funding to increase its market footprint, scale its go-to-market teams in regions including India and the U.K., and support the development of new AI-driven meeting transcription features.

About Wispr

Wispr is an AI company developing voice interfaces for computers. Its flagship product, Wispr Flow, converts natural speech into polished text across apps, helping users write faster with AI-powered dictation and formatting.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://wisprflow.ai

Company: Wispr
Raised: $280M
Round: Series B
Funding Date: August 17, 2026
Lead Investor: Menlo Ventures
Additional Investors: Notable Capital, NEA, Neo Ventures, 8VC, MVP Ventures, Acrew, Forerunner, Goodwater, Peak XV, Together Fund, PLUS Capital
Software Category: AI/SaaS
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/wispr-raises-280m-at-2b-valuation-as-it-looks-beyond-dictation/