Plaud Inc.
PrivateLast Round
Convertible Debt
Apr 24, 2025
Total Funding Raised
$6.11M
Momentum
Top 1%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Plaud Inc. operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Convertible Debt round in April 2025.
Plaud Inc. is an AI-powered consumer electronics company that develops and sells voice recording hardware and a corresponding software platform for transcription and summarization.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
NLP & Conversational AI, Consumer Electronics, Document Management, Workflow Automation, Subscription Commerce
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Hardware + Subscription, Hardware Sales, Subscription SaaS, Freemium
AI Layer
Application
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Plaud Inc. Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible Debt | Apr 24, 2025 | ||||
| Crowdfunding | Aug 16, 2023 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Plaud Inc. Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| J12 Ventures | Convertible Debt |
| Carbide Ventures | Convertible Debt |
| Vertex Holdings | Early Funding |
Market signals
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- Nov 6, 2026
Named to TIME's product of the year list.
- Oct 20, 2026
Company reports operating without outside funding.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- recognized_asNov 6, 2026
TIME names Plaud Inc. to its product of the year list, days before its “Love the Meeting” campaign launches.
- attends_eventNov 4, 2026
A campaign developed for Plaud Inc. receives silver recognition at the 2026 Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) Best Practice Awards in New York.
- launchesNov 2, 2026
Plaud Inc. announces an Agent layer spanning Artifacts, reusable Skills, automated Routines, connected work apps, a restructured knowledge base, and user-controlled Memory in Oct '26, with the software releasing in phases.
- expands_offices_inOct 29, 2026
Plaud Inc. strengthens its presence in the Netherlands as Progress Communications handles local PR and communications for its Benelux operations.
- expands_offices_inOct 29, 2026
Plaud Inc. steps up its presence in Belgium and the Netherlands through Progress Communications, which handles its local PR and communications.
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Plaud Inc. Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Plaud Inc. a public or private company?
Plaud Inc. is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Plaud Inc.?
Plaud Inc. is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Plaud Inc.'s secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Plaud Inc. worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Plaud Inc. is not publicly available.
Can I buy Plaud Inc. stock?
Plaud Inc. shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Plaud Inc.'s last funding round?
Plaud Inc.'s most recent funding round was Convertible Debt on April 24, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Plaud Inc.?
Key investors in Plaud Inc. include Carbide Ventures, Vertex Holdings.
Will Plaud Inc. IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Plaud Inc..
How can I track Plaud Inc. secondary market activity?
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