News Summary

Yoodli, a Seattle-based startup specializing in AI-powered communication training, has significantly increased its valuation to over $300 million following a successful $40 million Series B funding round. This round was led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from Neotribe and Madrona. Founded by former Google and Apple engineers, Varun Puri and Esha Joshi, Yoodli aims to enhance communication skills through AI-driven simulations for various professional scenarios such as sales calls, interviews, and leadership coaching. The platform is used by major companies like Google, Snowflake, and RingCentral, and offers tailored training solutions for firms like Franklin Covey. Yoodli’s tools are designed to assist, not replace, human coaches, providing personalized feedback and supporting multiple languages. The company plans to use the new funding to expand its AI coaching tools, grow in enterprise learning, and extend its market reach in the Asia-Pacific region.