ElevenLabs Achieves $330M ARR in Just 24 Months, Outpacing Twilio

ElevenLabs AI voice generation ARR enterprise AI voice agents AI adoption
Govind Kumar
Govind Kumar

Co-Founder & CTPO

 
January 19, 2026 2 min read

TL;DR

This article covers ElevenLabs' remarkable achievement of $330 million in annual recurring revenue, reached in just 24 months. It details their rapid growth trajectory, significant enterprise adoption of their AI voice agents for diverse business functions, and recent substantial funding rounds that value the company at $6.6 billion. The piece also touches on their expansion into AI music and celebrity voice licensing.

ElevenLabs Achieves $330M ARR Amidst Enterprise AI Voice Adoption

ElevenLabs, an AI voice-generation company, has surpassed $330 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). CEO Mati Staniszewski noted the company's rapid growth in an interview with Bloomberg.

Revenue Growth Trajectory

Founded in 2022, ElevenLabs launched its first product in 2023. The company's ARR growth milestones include:

  • 20 months to reach $100 million ARR.
  • 10 months to reach $200 million ARR.
  • 5 months to reach $330 million ARR.

This growth highlights "strong momentum" and "growing customer trust," according to Staniszewski.

Enterprise Adoption

ElevenLabs states that Fortune 500 companies and startups are adopting its voice agent technology. These voice agents use company data and knowledge bases to manage customer interactions. Enterprises have deployed ElevenLabs' technology to handle more than 50,000 calls per month. The company's Voice AI agents are being used across:

  • Customer support
  • Hiring screening & interviews
  • Sales qualification & follow-ups
  • Scheduling & appointment handling
  • Debt collections & compliance-heavy calls

Funding and Valuation

In January 2025, ElevenLabs raised $180 million in Series C funding, co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and ICONIQ Growth, valuing the company at $3.3 billion. Months later, ICONIQ and Sequoia invested an additional $100 million, doubling the valuation.

Expansion into Music and Licensed Voices

ElevenLabs has expanded into music creation and secured licensing agreements with celebrities. Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey have partnered with ElevenLabs to allow their voices to be used in AI-generated content.

ElevenLabs' post on X

Image courtesy of AutoGPT

Comparison with Twilio

ElevenLabs reached $330M ARR in approximately 24 months, while Twilio took about 8 years to reach the same milestone.

Metric ElevenLabs Twilio
Founded 2022 2008
ARR/Revenue $330M ARR ~$5B annual revenue
Valuation $6.6B (private) ~$20B (public)
Growth Rate ~265% YoY 12-15% YoY
Customers 41% of Fortune 500 392,000+ accounts

ElevenLabs' funding trajectory:

  • Jun 2023: $100M valuation (Series A led by a16z)
  • Jan 2024: $1.1B valuation (Series B)
  • Jan 2025: $3.3B valuation (Series C co-led by a16z + ICONIQ)
  • Sep 2025: $6.6B valuation (Secondary round)

Twilio's Response

Twilio reported $1.3B quarterly revenue (15% YoY growth) and $235M non-GAAP operating income in Q3 2025. Voice AI customers grew 60% YoY at Twilio.

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Govind Kumar
Govind Kumar

Co-Founder & CTPO

 

Govind Kumar is a product and technology leader focused on building AI-powered tools that simplify content creation for creators and marketers. His work centers on designing scalable systems that make it easier to generate, manage, and publish AI voice and audio content across modern platforms. At Kveeky, he focuses on improving product usability, automation, and AI-driven workflows that help creators produce natural-sounding voiceovers faster while maintaining quality and consistency. His approach combines technical depth with a strong emphasis on creator experience, making advanced AI capabilities accessible to everyday users.

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