Berlin-based healthtech startup Voize, specializing in digital voice-assisted documentation, has raised $9 million in a seed funding round led by HV Capital. The investment will enable the company to develop its AI for broader industrial applications.
- Founded in 2020 by Fabio Schmidberger, Marcel Schmidberger, and Erik Ziegler, Voize develops AI-powered voice documentation software for healthcare and senior care.
- The platform allows caregivers to record nursing reports, vital signs, and other entries using voice input, which the AI transcribes and integrates seamlessly with electronic health records like Vivendi PD.
- Voize also supports wound documentation with photos, medication management, and emergency response, helping caregivers streamline tasks. Its mobile-first design provides quick access to care plans, patient histories, and reports, reducing administrative work.
- The platform is designed with strict data protection standards (DSGVO, KDG, DSG-EKD) and can function without nationwide Wi-Fi, ensuring secure deployment in various healthcare environments.
- According to Voize, its AI-powered speech recognition is used by over 600 care facilities, including KORIAN, Caritas Stuttgart, and cultus, as well as 50,000+ professionals. It saves caregivers an average of 39 minutes per shift, allowing them more time for patient care.
Details of the deal
- The seed round was led by HV Capital, a Munich-based venture capital firm managing €2.8 billion in assets. To date, HV Capital has invested in approximately 225 internet and technology companies, supporting startups with investments ranging from €500,000 to €60 million.
"Voize has all the ingredients to become a European tech champion: a solution loved by thousands of caregivers, a strong business case for providers, a unique AI approach, and the potential to tackle workforce shortages far beyond healthcare. Backed by a team with deep market insight and global ambition, we’re excited to support Voize on this journey," claims Felix Klühr, General Partner at HV Capital.
- The investment also saw support from Y Combinator, Swiss VC Redalpine, which closed a $200 million fund in 2024 to support European early-stage startups, and HPI Ventures, a Potsdam-based VC firm.
- The startup will use the funds to expand into hospitals and further develop its AI, aiming to set a new standard for digital documentation and simplify processes across healthcare.
