# Vowel

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.vowel.com
- Total disclosed funding: $18M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 8, 2021)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Vowel, Inc. is a New York-based company specializing in enhancing meeting efficiency through a collaborative platform that integrates tools for documentation, real-time interaction, and workflow management, catering to modern workplace demands.Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, US, Vowel, Inc. focuses on improving meeting experiences. The company has successfully raised funding across three deals, including a Series A round in September 2021 that attracted USD 13.5 mn from investors like Amity Ventures and BoxGroup. The company is led by CEO Andrew Berman, alongside co-founders Eline Ceelen and Paul Fisher.Vowel specializes in providing a comprehensive platform designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of meetings through its innovative suite of products. The core offerings include tools that facilitate real-time collaboration, effective documentation, and seamless integration with existing workflow systems, allowing users to capture and share insights effortlessly. Vowel’s services aim to address common issues faced in traditional meeting settings, such as information overload and poor engagement, by streamlining the process of organizing, executing, and following up on meetings. The platform is utilized by a diverse client base, which includes global corporations, small to medium enterprises, and remote teams, often in sectors such as technology, finance, and education. Vowel's products are currently marketed in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, catering to an increasingly globalized workforce that demands advanced solutions for remote collaboration.The revenue model of Vowel is primarily subscription-based, providing clients with tiered pricing plans that cater to varying organizational needs and sizes. These plans typically involve monthly or annual subscriptions, allowing businesses to access Vowel’s platform and its suite of features. In a standard transaction, a company may initiate a subscription for a certain number of user licenses, which grants employees access to Vowel’s tools for meeting management and collaboration on a per-user basis. Additional features or services may be offered as add-ons, further enhancing the platform's value proposition. This structure supports both B2B relationships and direct-to-consumer engagement, enabling Vowel to serve a wide range of customers effectively while positioning its flagship offerings as essential tools for modern business practices.In September 2021, Vowel, Inc. raised USD 13.5 mn in Series A funding led by an individual investor, with returning participation from Amity Ventures and BoxGroup. The funding will be utilized to grow its team in product, design, and engineering, with plans to hire up to 30 new employees over the next year. Vowel is focused on expanding its product offerings and enhancing user experience, as well as targeting growth in North America and Europe, with potential new markets in Asia by the end of 2022.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 8, 2021, $14M — BoxGroup, Amity Ventures
- Seed, Oct 21, 2020, $4.3M — BoxGroup, Amity Ventures, Company Ventures

## Investors

- BoxGroup (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boxgroup) — Seed, Series A
- Amity Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amity-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Company Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/company-ventures) — Seed