Speechly
Speechly, based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in real-time voice processing technologies for various applications including online gaming, metaverse environments, and audio streams. Founded in 2016, the company offers services like Hosted Whisper and has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification.
Company Overview
Speechly, founded in 2016, is a B2B company located in Helsinki, Finland. It specializes in voice and speech recognition technologies, providing solutions that enhance real-time voice processing across various platforms. With a small yet dedicated team of 10 experts, Speechly joined Y Combinator's W22 batch and was acquired in 2023.
Services
Speechly offers various services primarily targeted at enhancing voice interactions in gaming, streaming, and the metaverse. These include real-time transcription services, voice command and control features for gaming, and proactive voice chat moderation tools. Their Hosted Whisper service provides fully managed speech-to-text processing, while their Voice API can handle over 100 million hours of audio data.
Industry and Technology
Operating in the B2B industry with a focus on the sub-industry of speech recognition and artificial intelligence, Speechly employs patented technology for real-time voice processing. They offer solutions that detect profanities, abuse, toxicity, and self-harm in real-time. Their services are equipped with high-accuracy speech-to-text models and Natural Language Understanding APIs that can run on-device.
Certifications and Achievements
Speechly attained SOC 2 Type II certification in June 2023, highlighting its commitment to security and data protection standards. Their technology has been recognized for its ability to process human conversations in real-time, delivering highly accurate spoken language understanding directly on the end user's device.
Regions and Market Presence
Speechly serves regions including Finland, Europe, and offers remote and partly remote services. Their market presence expanded significantly after joining Y Combinator and subsequently being acquired. The company remains focused on enabling cost-efficient, real-time understanding of human conversations across various applications and platforms.