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AI voice agent startup Cekura raised $2.4 million in a seed round led by Y Combinator to enhance its AI agents. The funding also includes investors Flex Capital, Hike Ventures, Pioneer Fund, and others.

Jul 01, 2025•11 days ago

Amount Raised

$2.4 Million

Round Type

seed

San FranciscoSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceHealth Care

Investors

Jj FliegelmanRichard AbermanOoshma GargChris SmoakKulveer TaggarPioneer FundHike VenturesFlex CapitalY Combinator

Description

Eight-month-old Cekura has successfully raised a $2.4 million seed round aimed at fine-tuning AI voice agents. The round was led by Y Combinator, with participation from Flex Capital, Hike Ventures, Pioneer Fund, and several angel investors. Cekura plans to use the funds to improve AI agents, specifically for healthcare applications. Founded by IIT Bombay graduates, the company is focusing on stress testing AI agents to ensure quality performance.

Company Information

Company

Cekura

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Cekura is an AI voice agent startup founded by a trio of IIT Bombay graduates. They specialize in simulating conversations and generating edge-case scenarios to stress test AI agents before deployment. The company is primarily focused on the healthcare and financial services industries, providing a subscription model for startups and custom enterprise offerings. Founded from the challenges of quality assurance in AI agents, Cekura aims to enhance the reliability of voice interactions.

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