ping
Company

Last deal

$5M

Amount

Seed

Stage

09.06.2022

Date

2

all rounds

$6M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Ping is a messaging platform that reads messages out loud.

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Also Known As

formerly messageLOUD

founded date

12.12.2016

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Seed

IPO status

Private

Description

Ping is a messaging platform that automatically reads text messages, emails, and other message types out loud when it is unsafe, illegal, or inconvenient to touch your phone. The platform works seamlessly in the background and provides feedback on driving. Currently available on Android and iPhone apps, Ping has plans to expand to Alexa and Google Home. It also integrates with smart devices like Amazon Echo and Google Home.
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Number of Funding Rounds

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Daniella Koren

Daniella Koren

Angel Investor

Garin Toren

Garin Toren

Co-Founder & CEO

John Pasmore

John Pasmore

CFO/COO

Barrie Arnold

Barrie Arnold

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