Gradium raises $100 million seed round with backing from Nvidia

First recorded July 9, 2026 · Latest coverage July 9, 2026 · 1 source

Paris-based AI voice startup Gradium has raised a $100 million seed round, according to TechCrunch. The company plans to use the funding to open a Bay Area office and hire talent as it expands its presence in the U.S. AI ecosystem.

Why it matters: A seed round of this size is an unusually strong signal of investor conviction in AI voice startups and in Gradium's ability to scale quickly. Nvidia's participation also adds strategic credibility, suggesting continued interest in application-layer AI companies that can drive demand for underlying compute and infrastructure.

Sources

• Paris-based AI voice startup Gradium raises $100M seed, backed by Nvidia TechCrunch · July 9, 2026

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