Latest round

Seed

Last raised

Jan 2026

Total raised

$3.5M

Investors

5

About Uplift AI

Uplift AI, based in the US, specializes in creating advanced text-to-speech technologies, particularly for Pakistani languages, enhancing communication through lifelike speech synthesis for various applications. Based in California, US, and founded in 2024 by co-founders Zaid Qureshi and Hammad Malik, Uplift AI is focused on developing innovative text-to-speech solutions, establishing its headquarters in Seattle, US in 2024. Uplift AI specializes in advanced text-to-speech technologies tailored for Pakistani languages, with its flagship product being the Orator model family. These models deliver lifelike speech synthesis for languages including Urdu, Sindhi, Balochi, and soon Punjabi and Saraiki. Uplift AI’s technology is designed to provide human-like vocal performances, enhancing user experiences in various applications such as voice bots, AI health advisors, and social media content generation. The company serves a diverse client base, including well-known entities like Khan Academy and Syngenta, facilitating the dubbing of educational content and enhancing digital communication in local languages. Uplift AI's products are primarily marketed to educational institutions, call centers, and businesses requiring localized voice solutions across South Asia and the Middle East. Uplift AI operates on a subscription-based revenue model, offering tiered pricing plans that cater to different user needs and scales. The pricing structure includes a free tier allowing users to access limited features, a popular plan at USD 5 per user per month for more extensive capabilities, and an enterprise-level option priced at USD 50 per month for organizations requiring customized solutions and higher usage limits. Transactions are typically executed as monthly subscriptions, enabling clients to select plans that align with their operational requirements while allowing for scalability as their needs evolve. Uplift AI's services are particularly aimed at businesses leveraging text-to-speech technology for customer engagement and content creation, ensuring that clients can efficiently integrate these solutions into their workflows. This expansion is expected to occur in the next two years, aligning with the company's strategic growth objectives.

Who invested in Uplift AI

5 investors across 2 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Seed

    Jan 29, 2026

    Amount

    $3.5M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Seed

    Aug 25, 2025

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Uplift AI

Who invested in Uplift AI?

Uplift AI has 5 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Uplift AI raised?

Uplift AI has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Uplift AI last raise money?

Uplift AI's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Jan 2026.

What does Uplift AI do?

Uplift AI, based in the US, specializes in creating advanced text-to-speech technologies, particularly for Pakistani languages, enhancing communication through lifelike speech synthesis for various applications.

Where is Uplift AI headquartered?

Uplift AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Uplift AI?

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