"Yoodli, an AI-powered communication training startup, has reached a valuation of more than $300 million - more than triple its level six months ago - as it builds technology meant to assist people rather than replace them with machines. The valuation increase follows Yoodli's $40 million Series B round, led by WestBridge Capital with participation from Neotribe and Madrona. It comes after a $13.7 million Series A round announced in May, bringing the startup's total funding to nearly $60 million."
"As AI tools spread into workplaces and fuel fears of automation, Yoodli positions itself differently. The four-year-old, Seattle-based startup uses AI to run simulated scenarios - including sales calls, leadership coaching, interviews, and feedback sessions - and provides users with structured, repeatable practice to improve their speaking skills. Varun Puri (pictured above, right), who previously worked at Google's X division and handled special projects for Sergey Brin, co-founded Yoodli with former Apple engineer Esha Joshi (pictured above, left) in 2021."
Yoodli is valued at more than $300 million after a $40 million Series B led by WestBridge Capital, following a $13.7 million Series A in May and nearly $60 million in total funding. The Seattle-based startup builds AI-powered simulated scenarios for sales calls, leadership coaching, interviews, and feedback sessions, offering structured, repeatable practice to improve speaking skills. Yoodli pivoted from consumer-focused public speaking tools to enterprise training as users adopted the platform for interviews, sales pitches, and difficult conversations. The company offers AI role-plays and experiential learning for go-to-market enablement, partner certification, and management coaching. Co-founders include Varun Puri and Esha Joshi.
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