SoundHound AI, Inc.

https://www.soundhound.com/

SoundHound AI, Inc. is a leading developer of voice artificial intelligence (AI) and conversational intelligence solutions, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2005, the company's mission is to voice-enable the world, allowing humans to interact with technology in a natural, conversational manner.

The company offers a proprietary, end-to-end voice AI platform, built on technologies like Speech-to-Meaning® and Deep Meaning Understanding®, which enables real-time, accurate voice recognition and natural language processing. Its product portfolio includes Smart Answering, Smart Ordering, Dynamic Drive-Thru, SoundHound Chat AI, and the OASYS (Orchestrated Agentic AI Platform), which powers AI agents for enterprise. SoundHound AI's solutions cater to diverse market segments, including automotive, restaurants, retail, financial services, healthcare, and smart devices.

SoundHound AI went public in 2022 via a SPAC merger and is traded on NASDAQ under the ticker SOUN. Keyvan Mohajer, a co-founder, serves as the CEO. The company has demonstrated strong revenue growth, with Q1 2026 revenues up 52% and full-year 2025 revenues nearly doubling. Recent strategic moves include the acquisition of Synq3 Restaurant Solutions in 2024, Amelia in 2024, and a planned acquisition of LivePerson in 2026, aimed at expanding its enterprise customer base and strengthening its AI offerings. In 2026, SoundHound AI was recognized as the “Overall Agentic AI Company of the Year” in the AI Breakthrough Awards.

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