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Sesame raises $250M in Series B funding to enhance its conversational AI and smart glasses technology, led by Sequoia and Spark Capital.

PRIVATEOct 22, 2025

Amount Raised

$250 Million

Round Type

Series B

San FranciscoManufacturingInformation TechnologySoftware

Investors

Sequoia CapitalSpark Capital

Description

Sesame, a conversational AI startup, has successfully secured $250 million in Series B funding. The funding will help advance its AI companion development and support its vision of integrating AI into stylish eyewear. With strong backing from investors like Sequoia and Spark Capital, Sesame is focusing on delivering wearable technology that speaks naturally. This funding round reflects a growing belief in the future of voice-native agents and the devices they will inhabit.

Quick answer

Sesame raised $250 Million in a Series B round, dated October 22, 2025. Investors: Sequoia Capital and Spark Capital. Sesame is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

How much did Sesame raise?
Sesame raised $250 Million in a Series B round on October 22, 2025.
Who invested in Sesame?
Sequoia Capital and Spark Capital are named as investors in this round.
What does Sesame do?
Sesame AI, Inc. designs software.
Where is Sesame based and how big is it?
Sesame is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at Sesame?
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Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Manufacturing and Software around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Sesame that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Arcturus raised $2.3M (Seed) on December 4, 2025.
  • Delft Circuits raised $16M (Series A) on December 3, 2025.
  • Fact Base raised $28M (Series C) on December 2, 2025.
  • Mujin raised $233M (Debt Financing) on December 2, 2025.
  • AlixLabs raised $16M (Series A) on November 24, 2025.
  • Cerrion raised $18M (Series A) on November 24, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

Sesame

Location

150 Spear St, Suite 1800

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Sesame AI, Inc. designs software. The Company develops advanced artificial intelligence systems that mimic human-like interactions and sensory perceptions. Sesame AI serves clients in the United States.

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Funding Insights

What this usually means
Timeline to next round
Series B companies typically work for 15-20 months before raising new capital
Growth expectations
Series B companies are expected to scale rapidly and expand market reach

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