# Lyrebird

> Lyrebird pioneered AI voice cloning from minimal samples before Descript acquired it and a16z led Descript’s Series A.

## Why it is interesting

Montreal researchers made realistic synthetic voices from seconds of audio — Descript bought the tech for its Overdub podcast editing feature.

## Profile

- **Stage:** acquired
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Seed (2017): YC-backed; a16z invested (Voicebot)
- Exit (Sep 2019): Acquired by Descript; a16z co-led Descript $15M Series A (TechCrunch)

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/redpoint-ventures

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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