Fish Audio raises $50M seed for AI voice models, hits 8M users

On July 28, 2026, Fish Audio announced it has raised $50 million in seed funding to develop AI voice models for creators and enterprises. The startup, which launched last year, now counts more than 8 million users of its open-source or hosted models and reports annual recurring revenue of $21 million. The funding will support Fish Audio's mission to provide advanced voice synthesis tools to a broad audience, from individual content creators to large businesses. The company's rapid growth underscores the increasing demand for realistic and customizable AI-generated speech in applications such as podcasts, video games, and virtual assistants. According to the company, the $50 million seed round will accelerate product development and expand its team to meet enterprise needs. Fish Audio's open-source approach has attracted a large community, while its hosted services generate significant revenue, positioning it as a key player in the competitive voice AI market. The startup aims to use the investment to enhance model quality, reduce latency, and offer more languages and voices, with plans to scale infrastructure and forge partnerships across industries.