Berlin, Germany — March 31, 2025 — Voize, the AI-powered voice documentation startup transforming the healthcare industry, has just announced a $9 million seed round led by HV Capital, with continued support from Y Combinator, Redalpine, and HPI Ventures. This funding will help Voize expand its footprint across the broader healthcare sector and accelerate the development of its cutting-edge voice AI technology.
Voize is on a mission to redefine how healthcare professionals handle documentation—long considered one of the industry’s most pressing pain points. By leveraging real-time AI speech recognition, Voize empowers caregivers to ditch the keyboard and speak their notes directly into existing electronic health records (EHRs). The result? A massive 39-minute reduction in administrative work per shift, freeing up valuable time that caregivers can spend with patients.
“Voize has all the ingredients to become a European tech champion: a solution loved by thousands of caregivers, a strong business case for providers, a unique AI approach, and the potential to tackle workforce shortages far beyond healthcare,” said Felix Klühr, General Partner at HV Capital. “Backed by a team with deep market insight and global ambition, we’re excited to support Voize on this journey.”
Already Trusted by Over 50,000 Professionals
Voize’s speech-to-text technology is already in use at 600+ care facilities across Europe, streamlining workflows for over 50,000 healthcare professionals. Its plug-and-play integration with leading EHR platforms allows for rapid adoption without disrupting existing infrastructure—a key differentiator in a sector often plagued by complex and lengthy IT rollouts.
“Our goal has always been to give caregivers time back to focus on what truly matters: the patient,” said Fabio Schmidberger, Voize co-founder and CEO. “This funding allows us to scale that impact—beyond eldercare and into hospitals, and even beyond healthcare into other sectors with similar documentation burdens.”
Expanding Beyond Healthcare: AI Versatility in Action
While Voize is laser-focused on solving healthcare’s documentation crisis, its technology is already proving its versatility in other industries. From vehicle inspections to elevator maintenance, Voize is helping field professionals document their work faster, more accurately, and with less friction. This cross-industry traction hints at a much larger market opportunity, especially as labor shortages and compliance requirements increase pressure on frontline teams.
“Our AI model was trained with domain-specific datasets, enabling unmatched accuracy for medical and technical vocabulary,” explained Erik Ziegler, Voize’s Chief Technology Officer. “It’s not just about transcribing words—it’s about understanding context, intent, and structure, and then turning that into actionable documentation instantly.”
Backed by Top-Tier Investors
This $9 million seed round comes with the backing of some of Europe’s and Silicon Valley’s most respected investors:
• HV Capital, one of Europe’s leading growth-stage VC firms.
• Y Combinator, the Silicon Valley accelerator known for backing companies like Airbnb and Stripe.
• Redalpine, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on deep tech and health innovation.
• HPI Ventures, the venture arm of the Hasso Plattner Institute, with a strong focus on digital health.
Together, these investors bring not only capital but also strategic guidance and networks to support Voize’s scale-up journey.
Why It Matters: Solving Healthcare’s Most Underrated Crisis
Documentation is a hidden time sink in healthcare. Studies show that nurses and care workers spend up to 40% of their shifts on paperwork, often outside of paid hours. With aging populations and worsening caregiver shortages across Europe and the U.S., the need for automation tools like Voize has never been more urgent.
Voize isn’t just speeding up workflows—it’s improving care quality, ensuring more accurate records, better continuity of care, and happier caregivers. The potential ripple effects across the healthcare ecosystem are profound.
What’s Next for Voize?
With fresh funding secured, Voize plans to:
• Expand into hospital systems across Europe and the U.S.
• Grow its team, with a focus on engineering, sales, and customer success.
• Invest in R&D to further enhance its AI capabilities.
• Scale adoption in non-healthcare verticals like industrial inspections and facility management.
The company’s long-term vision is clear: to become the de facto voice assistant for professionals working in complex, documentation-heavy environments—starting with healthcare but extending far beyond.
Founders on a Mission
Voize was founded by Fabio Schmidberger, Marcel Schmidberger, and Erik Ziegler, a team with deep experience in healthcare IT, machine learning, and enterprise SaaS. Their complementary skill sets and shared vision have fueled Voize’s rapid growth and earned the startup a reputation as one of Europe’s most promising digital health ventures.
Congratulations to the entire Voize team on this major milestone. With powerful backing, strong traction, and a clear mission, Voize is well on its way to transforming the future of documentation—one voice at a time.
