Voice AI Startup Vapi Secures $50M Series B Led by Peak XV
AI voice technology startup Vapi reaches a $500M valuation after processing over 1 billion calls for major enterprises like Intuit.
The Rise of Agentic Voice AI
San Francisco-based Vapi has announced a $50 million Series B funding round today, May 13, 2026. Led by Peak XV Partners with participation from Kleiner Perkins, the round values the company at roughly $500 million. Vapi provides the infrastructure for autonomous voice agents that handle customer support and scheduling with near-human latency.
Massive Scale and Enterprise Adoption
The funding comes on the heels of a massive growth spurt where Vapi handled over one billion voice calls. The startup gained industry-wide attention after Amazon reportedly selected Vapi to manage all customer service calls for Ring during the last holiday season, beating out over 40 competitors.
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