Fixie.ai
Fixie.ai is focused on building advanced AI models that facilitate natural human communication, particularly through their open-source speech-to-speech model, Ultravox. They are developing a comprehensive stack for real-time communication with large language models (LLMs) over Web RTC, aiming to enhance AI-human interactions. With a significant funding of $17M from notable venture capital firms, Fixie.ai is positioned at the forefront of AI technology, tackling complex challenges in the realm of communication and interaction.
Fixie.ai
Fixie.ai is focused on building advanced AI models that facilitate natural human communication, particularly through their open-source speech-to-speech model, Ultravox. They are developing a comprehensive stack for real-time communication with large language models (LLMs) over Web RTC, aiming to enhance AI-human interactions. With a significant funding of $17M from notable venture capital firms, Fixie.ai is positioned at the forefront of AI technology, tackling complex challenges in the realm of communication and interaction.
TL;DR
Founded: 2022 (Seattle, WA)
Product focus: Ultravox — real-time speech-to-speech model and stack for human-like voice AI agents
Funding: $17.0M total (pre-seed + seed)
Notable investors: Redpoint, Madrona, Zetta Venture Partners, SignalFire, Bloomberg Beta
Founders / leadership: Zach Koch, Justin Uberti, Matt Welsh, Hessam Bagherinezhad
Team size (reported): 19 employees
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Real-time voice interfaces and orchestration/infrastructure for large language models to support natural spoken AI agents.
Founded
2022
Industry
Artificial intelligence
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
5000000.00
Reported pre-seed portion of the $17M total.
12000000.00
Reported seed portion of the $17M total; additional investors on the seed included Madrona, Bloomberg Beta, Kearny Jackson, and others.
Investor Signal
“Backed by institutional venture firms including Redpoint Ventures, Madrona, Zetta Venture Partners, SignalFire, and Bloomberg Beta, plus individual investors (e.g., Kearny Jackson, Bob Wood).”