Jaan Tallinn's Metaplanet Holdings invested in American startup Namecoach

 

Estonian Metaplanet Holdings, founded by Jaan Tallinn, has invested in the American startup Namecoach. The deal was closed in November 2022. The $8M round led by the Impact America Fund also included US funds Authentic Ventures, Founders Fund, Engage VC, Ai Sprouts Fund I, GTM Fund, 640 Oxford, Transcend Network, Asymmetry Ventures, Forefront Venture Partners, Network.VC, Harbor Street Ventures and Seabed VC. 

Namecoach was founded in 2014. The company solves the problem of mispronunciation of names and gender communication in critical conditions. Namecoach software embeds accurate, context-aware audio name pronunciation buttons in the tools people use everyday, enabling users to pronounce any name with ease and confidence. By providing buttons in systems including Salesforce, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook and Google Workspace, Namecoach serves educators, sales reps, customer support agents, call centers, recruiters, and HR departments for corporate diversity, inclusion and belonging.