Vapi, Inc.

Vapi, Inc. is a technology startup founded in 2023 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA. The company specializes in developing advanced conversational voice AI solutions, offering a developer-first platform that facilitates the building, testing, and deployment of intelligent voice agents. Co-founded by Jordan Dearsley (CEO) and Nikhil Gupta (CTO), Vapi emerged from their experience in voice and meeting AI products, addressing a market need for scalable, configurable voice AI tools suitable for diverse applications. The platform focuses on simplifying the integration of natural-sounding voice capabilities into applications, overcoming challenges related to telephony and speech recognition. Initially serving developers, Vapi has expanded to support enterprise customers across industries including customer support, sales, healthcare, and finance. The company operates a subscription-based business model with tiered pricing and usage-based API fees. In 2024, Vapi completed a $20 million Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, enabling accelerated growth in platform development and operations. Vapi maintains an active presence on social media channels like Twitter and LinkedIn under the product name "Vapi." With a team estimated between 15 and 30 employees, the company remains independent without subsidiaries, focused exclusively on advancing voice AI technology and API-driven solutions for scalable enterprise adoption.