# Uplift AI

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

- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.upliftai.org/
- Total disclosed funding: $3.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 29, 2026)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

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. In January 2026, Uplift AI raised USD 3.5 million in seed funding from investors Y Combinator, Indus Valley Capital, Conjunction Capital and Moment Ventures, and Pioneer Fund. 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. In January 2026, Uplift AI raised USD 3.5 million in seed funding from Y Combinator, Indus Valley Capital, Conjunction Capital, Moment Ventures and Pioneer Fund. The company plans to use the January 2026 funding in expanding its market reach into regions beyond South Asia, targeting the Middle East for its advanced text-to-speech solutions. This expansion is expected to occur in the next two years, aligning with the company's strategic growth objectives.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 29, 2026, $3.5M — Y Combinator, Moment Ventures, Pioneer Fund, Indus Valley Capital, Conjunction Capital
- Seed, Aug 25, 2025 — Pioneer Fund

## Investors

- Pioneer Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pioneer-fund) — Seed
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Moment Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/moment-ventures) — Seed
- Indus Valley Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/indus-valley-capital) — Seed
- Conjunction Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/conjunction-capital) — Seed