# Deepgram raises USD 130 million Series C at USD 1.3 billion valuation

On 2026/1/13, TechCrunch reported that speech recognition AI company Deepgram had raised USD 130 million in Series C funding at a USD 1.3 billion valuation and acquired a YC-backed AI startup. It did not disclose specific investors.



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- https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/13/deepgram-raises-130m-at-1-3b-valuation-and-buys-a-yc-ai-startup/