Bolna Nabs $6.3M From General Catalyst for its India-Focused Voice Orchestration Platform
Bolna raises $6.3M from General Catalyst for its India-focused voice orchestration platform built for real-world business needs.
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Bolna Nabs $6.3M From General Catalyst for its India-Focused Voice Orchestration Platform
Bolna Raises $6.3M to Power India’s Voice AI Revolution Can Indian enterprises really pay for voice AI? Bolna just proved they will—and then some. The India-based startup has raised a $6.3 million seed round led by General Catalyst, validating not only its technology but also the surging demand for localized voice AI solutions across customer support, sales, and HR workflows in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets. Credit: Bolna Founded by Maitreya Wagh and Prateek Sachan, Bolna offers a voice orchestration platform tailored specifically for India’s complex linguistic and technical landscape. Unlike generic voice agents, Bolna’s system handles mixed-language conversations, noisy environments, and even integrates with Truecaller for verified caller IDs—features that matter deeply in real-world Indian business settings. From YC Rejection to Revenue Reality Bolna’s journey wasn’t always smooth. The startup was rejected by Y Combinator five times before finally getting accepted i…