# Next Caller

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/next-caller

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.nextcaller.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 29, 2017)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Next Caller Inc., based in the US, specializes in caller authentication services, enhancing security for enterprises through advanced voice recognition technology, designed to prevent fraud and streamline customer interactions.Founded in 2012 in New York, US, Next Caller Inc. focuses on providing advanced caller authentication solutions. The company was recently acquired by Pindrop Security, Inc. in March 2021, a transaction that brought together a portfolio of significant investors. Ian Roncoroni serves as both the CEO and founder, leading the company's strategic initiatives. Next Caller has successfully completed four funding rounds, with the latest being a Series A round that raised USD 5.00 mn, led by Transpose Platform Management. The total amount raised to date is USD 5.00 mn.Next Caller Inc. offers advanced caller authentication solutions aimed primarily at contact centers in industries such as banking, finance, insurance, retail, and healthcare. Their products leverage sophisticated technologies for voice recognition, fraud detection, and customer verification, enabling secure interactions and minimizing fraud risk. The technology analyzes call metadata and speech characteristics to differentiate between human and synthetic audio, effectively enhancing security measures for their clients.Next Caller generates revenue through a subscription-based model, providing tiered plans that cater to various operational needs of clients in high-security industries. Their flagship products are integrated into these subscription agreements, which deliver essential functionalities for caller authentication and fraud prevention. The pricing structure is designed to align with the complexity and scale of services offered, helping clients to enhance security while managing costs.Next Caller Inc. plans to leverage its recent funding to expand its product offerings and enter new markets. The company is currently designing new solutions that are expected to launch in the upcoming year. Additionally, there are strategies in place to target expansion into North America and parts of Asia by the end of 2022. The funds raised in the Series A round will support these growth initiatives, ensuring that the company can enhance its service capabilities and reach a broader clientele.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 29, 2017, $5M — Transpose Platform Management
- Series A, Jan 1, 2015 — Avala Capital
- Seed, Mar 1, 2014 — Y Combinator, TSVC, Wefunder, Inc.

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- TSVC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tsvc) — Seed
- Wefunder, Inc. — Seed
- Avala Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/avala-capital) — Series A
- Transpose Platform Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/transpose-platform-management) — Series A
