IVRy Inc. (HQ: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryoga Okunishi), developer of the conversational AI platform 'IVRy,' has announced the completion of a total of 4.5 billion JPY in debt financing from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mizuho Bank, and MUFG Bank (in no particular order, hereinafter 'the three major banks').
This brings the company's total cumulative funding to 15.11 billion JPY. These funds will be allocated to strategic investments aimed at achieving non-linear growth, including the enhancement of AI products such as 'IVRy Data Hub,' a data platform for integrating and analyzing communication data, and 'IVRy AI Contact Center,' an AI-native contact center foundation. These efforts have been accelerating since their Series D round (4 billion JPY) in November 2025.
*Total cumulative funding consists of 8.61 billion JPY in equity and 6.5 billion JPY in debt financing.
Overview of Funding Financing Method: Long-term debt financing (unsecured and unguaranteed) Total Amount: 4.5 billion JPY Lenders: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mizuho Bank, and MUFG Bank
Background and Purpose The company started its business based on AI-powered automated phone responses. Today, it has evolved into a 'Conversational AI Platform' that transforms conversational data with customers into management assets. In March 2026, the company entered the AI-native contact center market with 'IVRy AI Contact Center.' Furthermore, through the 'IVRy Data Hub,' it is expanding its business into data solutions that utilize unstructured voice and conversational data for management decision-making.
By streamlining operations through automated phone responses and utilizing primary data through AI analysis, IVRy aims to achieve its mission of 'delivering the best technology to everyone and every company.'
Evaluation Points by the Three Major Banks The following two points were cited for the decision by the three major banks to execute the loans simultaneously: 1. Utility, Growth, and Stability as an AI Platform: Proven track record in automating and standardizing complex on-site tasks from SMBs to enterprises, thanks to proprietary hallucination suppression technology and integration with existing CRM/SFA. The clarity of its product strategy and operational stability backed by an extremely low churn rate were highly rated. 2. Management Solidity: A management system that maintains both rapid growth, exceeding T2D3, and sound financial conditions.
Major Progress Since Series D In the six months since the Series D funding announcement in November 2025, the company has achieved the following: - Practical implementation of 'IVRy Data Hub': Enabling rapid analysis and VoC extraction from voice conversation data (unstructured data). - Full-scale entry into the AI contact center market: Launching 'IVRy AI Contact Center' in March 2026, integrating ACW automation and conversation data visualization. - Continuous expansion of enterprise customer base: Maintaining a stable revenue foundation.
Future Outlook IVRy will leverage these funds to advance its conversational AI platform and cultivate the enterprise market. 1. Enhancement of AI Product Development: Further improving AI conversational technology with a focus on 'zero hallucinations.' 2. Strengthening Enterprise Area: Recruiting sales talent and intensifying sales/marketing activities for enterprises. 3. Strengthening Business Foundation: Establishing governance systems.
Conference Information IVRy will host a conference titled 'Voice to Value 2026 Summer' on Thursday, June 25, 2026, discussing the latest use cases for conversational AI and the future of business communication.
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Funding
- Products / services: IVRy Data Hub