Audio Workflow Platform Highnote Raises $2.5M from Dropbox Ventures for AI Development
Audio collaboration startup Highnote has secured $2.5 million in funding, led by Dropbox Ventures, to enhance its audio workflow platform and develop AI-powered features.
Highnote and Dropbox logos combined
Founded in 2022, Highnote offers a comprehensive platform for audio collaboration featuring:
- Lossless streaming
- Timestamped commenting with voice notes
- Group chat functionality
- File version management
- Secure cloud storage
- Plans ranging from free (15 tracks/50GB) to $30/month (unlimited tracks/5TB)
Key investors include:
- Dropbox Ventures
- Afore Capital
- Character Capital
- Brooklyn Bridge Ventures
- Precursor Ventures
- Angel investors from Figma, Atlassian, Abstract, Dropbox, SoundCloud, Auth0, and Splice
The company plans to use the funding to develop AI-powered features focused on:
- Comment summarization
- Tone analysis
- Creative recommendations
Recent developments include:
- October 15: Launch of Dropbox integration allowing direct audio file access
- November: Upcoming full 2-way Dropbox integration
CEO Jordan Bradley emphasizes the platform's role in managing increased content collaboration demands as AI accelerates content creation, positioning Highnote as a foundational layer for AI-powered audio workflows.
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