Company:Wispr

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Wispr
TypePrivate
IndustryComputer software
Founded2021; 5 years ago (2021) in San Francisco, CA, USA
Founder
  • Tanay Kothari
  • Sahaj Garg
ProductsFlow
Websitehttps://wisprflow.ai/

Wispr is a software company founded in 2021 by Tanay Kothari and Sahaj Garg that develops voice-based interfaces for computers and other devices.[1] The company’s main product, Wispr Flow, is an AI-powered speech-to-text application available on macOS, Windows and iOS.[1][2]

History

Wispr was founded in 2021 with the goal of building a non-invasive wearable device that would allow users to control smartphones without touch input.[1] The device was intended to translate neurological signals into actions and to enable silent text entry by mouthing words, drawing on techniques similar to brain–computer interfaces.[1][2] Early funding was directed toward this hardware-focused effort.[3]

After around three years of development, Wispr concluded that contemporary AI systems were not sufficient for the requirements of the wearable device.[1] The company shifted its focus to Flow voice dictation software, the software layer originally built for the wearable, and in 2024 released a macOS application based on this platform.[2]

Wispr Flow

Wispr Flow (often referred to as Flow) is a speech-to-text application for macOS, Windows and iOS.[1][2] It provides real-time dictation and transcription in more than 100 languages and can operate across applications, including email clients, messaging platforms and chatbots.[1][2][4] In June 2025 Wispr released an iOS version that functions as a third-party keyboard, allowing voice input in any app.[2]

Technology

Wispr Flow is based on automatic speech recognition (ASR) and other AI models.[5] The system adapts to individual users over time, learning their vocabulary and preferred style with the aim of reducing manual editing.[1][6][5]

Flow operates through configurable “Flow Sessions”, defined as time windows during which the app has access to the microphone; users can set session timeouts or disable automatic time limits.[7]

Users and Adoption

Wispr initially targeted users such as venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and executives who process large volumes of text and often work in private or flexible environments.[5] The user base later expanded via platforms such as Product Hunt to students, software developers, writers, lawyers and consultants.[5] Flow has also been adopted by users with conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, paralysis and carpal tunnel syndrome.[1][5]

About 40% of users are in the United States, 30% in Europe and the remaining 30% in other regions. More than 30% of users come from non-technical backgrounds.[3] Flow supports 104 languages, with approximately 40% of dictations in English and 60% in other languages, including Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Hindi and Mandarin.[3]

Wispr has reported monthly user growth above 50%, a six-month active-user retention rate of about 80%, a payment rate around 19%, and revenue of approximately US$3.8 million between July 2024 and July 2025.[5][8]

Development

Wispr has announced plans for an Android application and maintains waiting lists for Android, Linux and web versions of Flow.[2][7] The company is developing shared-context features for teams so that the software can recognize common terminology within organizations and has stated that it aims to evolve Flow into a broader AI assistant for tasks such as messaging, note-taking and reminders.[2][3] Wispr has also reported working with unnamed AI hardware partners on interaction layers for future devices.[3]

Funding

In 2025 Wispr raised US$30 million in a Series A funding round led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from NEA, 8VC and several individual investors, including Evan Sharp and Henry Ward.[1] Earlier investors include Neo, MVP Ventures and AIX Ventures.[1]

In November of that same year, the company raised a US$25 million Series A extension led by Notable Capital, with participation from Flight Fund, bringing its total funding to US$81 million.[9][10]

Wispr competes with other AI-based dictation and voice-input tools, including Aqua, Talktastic, Superwhisper and Betterdication.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Bloomberg, Sara (Jul 3, 2025). "Why Wispr pivoted away from making an AI-powered wearable, for now". San Francisco Business Times. https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2025/07/03/wispr-flow-ai-wearables-hardware-software-pivot.html. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Mehta, Ivan (June 3, 2025). "Wispr Flow releases iOS app in a bid to make dictation feel effortless". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/03/wispr-flow-releases-ios-app-in-a-bid-to-make-dictation-feel-effortless/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Mehta, Ivan (Jun 24, 2025). "Wispr Flow raises $30M from Menlo Ventures for its AI-powered dictation app". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/24/wispr-flow-raises-30m-from-menlo-ventures-for-its-ai-powered-dictation-app/. 
  4. ↑ Caswell, Amanda (Oct 12, 2025). "This Claude writing hack boosted my productivity — and it's completely free". Tom's Guide. https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/this-claude-writing-hack-boosted-my-productivity-and-its-completely-free. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 "From "output" to "input" of AI voice, what are investors betting tens of millions of dollars on?". 36Kr European Central Station. Jul 29, 2025. https://eu.36kr.com/en/p/3400105796585606. 
  6. ↑ Fakile, Tosin; Allen, Gabby (Jun 11, 2025). "Tech Talk: A new iOS app boasts of effortless voice dictation on your phone". Tech Talk. https://www.dcnewsnow.com/tech-talk/tech-talk-a-new-ios-app-boasts-of-effortless-voice-dictation-on-your-phone/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Mendes, Marcus (Jun 30, 2025). "Wispr Flow is an AI that transcribes what you say right from the iPhone keyboard". 9 to 5 Mac. https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/30/wispr-flow-is-an-ai-that-transcribes-what-you-say-right-from-the-iphone-keyboard/. 
  8. ↑ Das, Rahul (July 25, 2025). "Serial Entrepreneur Tanay Kothari to Share $56M Fundraising Secrets at Open Atlas Summit 2025". Good Returns. https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=297&q=Sahaj+Garg&cvid=bfc86353458c46f0b7eaf709054ac528&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEDSAQg2MTMzajBqMagCALACAA&PC=U531&FPIG=55037FFB6FBD43DBA2DB77CFB3FA1A76&first=21&FORM=PERE1. 
  9. ↑ Mehta, Ivan (Nov 20, 2025). "As its voice dictation app takes off, Wispr secures $25M from Notable Capital". TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/20/as-its-voice-dectation-app-takes-off-wispr-secures-25m-from-notable-capital/. 
  10. ↑ "Wispr Raises $25M in Series A Extension". FINSMES. Nov 20, 2025. https://www.finsmes.com/2025/11/wispr-raises-25m-in-series-a-extension.html. 



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