The voice communication and translation platform has raised $18.3m in new capital from investors including returning backer Motorola Solutions.

Communications equipment provider Motorola Solutions has participated in an $18.3m round for US-based voice communication software developer Orion Labs that was led by private equity firm Allen & Company.

The round also featured fund manager Argentum, investment vehicle Thermo Companies, venture capital firms Avalon Ventures and Fuel Capital, and angel investors including, David Recordon and James Lindenbaum.

Originally known as OnBeep, Orion has created an online platform that allows users to communicate with each other in real time. It will…