Samsung, Nvidia, Recruit, Sompo Japan Nipponkoa and Nomura Holdings all took part in the conversational AI software developer's latest round, taking its total funding to $115m.
US-based conversational intelligence technology developer SoundHound secured $75m in funding yesterday from investors including subsidiaries of electronics manufacturer Samsung, graphics technology provider Nvidia and human resources provider Recruit Holdings.
Samsung Catalyst Fund, Nvidia GPU Ventures and RSI Fund I were joined by insurer Sompo Japan Nipponkoa and financial services firm Nomura Holdings, as well as SharesPost, MKann, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Global Catalyst Partners, Walden Venture Capital and TransLink Capital.
SoundHound is developing technology based on its Houndify artificial…