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Gradium raises $100M seed round backed by Nvidia
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- →Gradium's funding highlights the growing interest in voice AI technology.
- →The startup's move to the Bay Area positions it strategically among leading AI companies.
- →Ultra-low latency models could significantly enhance user experience in AI voice interactions.
Gradium, a Paris-based AI voice startup, has raised $100 million in its seed round, with Nvidia joining as a new investor. The company plans to use the funds to open an office in the Bay Area, enhancing its access to AI talent and proximity to major industry players. Gradium, which launched from stealth in December, specializes in ultra-low latency audio models, aiming to improve AI voice interactions. Despite competition from established firms like Google, Gradium has already secured clients such as Renault, indicating its growing influence in the voice AI market.
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