Read AI, pioneering in AI-driven analysis of online meeting content to boost organizational efficiency, has garnered $21 million in Series A funding. Goodwater Capital led the investment, with Madrona Venture Group participating. This funding round brings Coddy Johnson of Goodwater to Read’s board, alongside CEO David Shim and Matt McIlwain from Madrona.

“This connected intelligence unifies your communications and empowers you and your team with personalized, actionable briefings, tailored to your needs and priorities,” stated the company in a press release announcing the funding round.

Positioned at the intersection of “Future of Work” and “Productivity AI,” Read AI stands out as a leader in generating AI meeting summaries. This investment underlines the potential of AI to revolutionize videoconferencing into a valuable data source for enhancing company operations, identifying employee insights, and reducing inefficiencies.

Since its establishment in 2021 by Shim, Robert Williams, and Elliott Waldron, Read has raised over $32 million. The company has recently introduced new features like Gen AI summaries and “Readouts” for major communication platforms, enhancing its ability to synthesize meeting content across organizational segments.