ElevenLabs Raises $500M From Sequoia At An $11 Billion Valuation

ElevenLabs funding round secures $500M at an $11 billion valuation led by Sequoia Capital. Discover what this means for voice AI's future.
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ElevenLabs Raises $500M From Sequoia At An $11 Billion Valuation
ElevenLabs Funding Hits $11 Billion Valuation Voice AI leader ElevenLabs has secured $500 million in fresh funding at an $11 billion valuation, tripling its worth in just over a year. Led by Sequoia Capital—with major participation from a16z and Iconiq—the round signals explosive confidence in synthetic voice technology. The company plans to accelerate research, expand across Asia and Latin America, and move beyond audio into multimodal AI agents. For creators, developers, and enterprises betting on human-like AI interaction, this milestone reshapes what's possible in 2026. Credit: ElevenLabs Why This Funding Round Stands Out Not all funding announcements carry equal weight. ElevenLabs' latest round stands apart for three reasons. First, the valuation leap—from approximately $3.5 billion in early 2025 to $11 billion today—reflects unprecedented market validation. Second, Sequoia Capital's lead role marks a strategic shift; the firm previously participated only in secondary tra…