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AI-Buzz tracks 6 Transcription companies with $333M in combined funding and 5.1M monthly package downloads. Metrics update daily from GitHub, npm, PyPI, and Hacker News.
Leading companies include Deepgram, AssemblyAI, Fireflies.ai.
Deepgram leads with a Developer Momentum Index score of 16/100. 3 of 6 companies have active package downloads on npm or PyPI. Compare companies head-to-head on the comparison page, or see the full rankings for cross-category context.
Category Trends
Hacker News Mentions
Total HN mentions across all companies in this category over time
HN Mentions grew from 27 to 72 (+166.7%) over the last 90 days.
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| Date | hn mentions |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | 27 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 72 |
Total Funding
Cumulative funding raised by companies in this category over time
Total Funding reached $333M over the last 90 days.
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| Date | funding |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | - |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $333M |
Top Companies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top Transcription AI companies?
The leading Transcription AI companies by developer adoption include Deepgram (DMI 16), AssemblyAI (DMI 16), Fireflies.ai (DMI 12). AI-Buzz tracks 6 companies in this category using the Developer Mindshare Index, which combines package downloads, GitHub activity, Hacker News discussion, and search demand.
How much funding have Transcription AI companies raised?
Transcription AI companies have raised $333M in total across 6 companies tracked by AI-Buzz. The average funding per company is $55M. This covers all funding stages from seed to late-stage rounds.
How popular are Transcription AI tools with developers?
Transcription AI tools receive 5.1M package downloads per month across npm and PyPI. This measures real developer adoption - not just interest - making it one of the strongest signals for evaluating AI companies.
Which companies lead in Transcription?
The top Transcription companies by Developer Mindshare Index are: Deepgram-3.0M downloads/mo-$86M raised; AssemblyAI-2.1M downloads/mo-$108M raised; Fireflies.ai-$19M raised. See the full list of 6 companies with daily-updated metrics on AI-Buzz.
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