Daily.co is a technology company that builds real-time voice, video, and AI communication infrastructure and developer tools. It provides a global WebRTC-based platform and SDKs that enable developers to embed ultra low-latency video and audio calls into applications across web and mobile devices. Daily’s products serve developers and enterprises building telehealth, virtual events, AI voice agents, and interactive video experiences. The company solves the problem of delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure real-time communication with enterprise-grade features such as HIPAA compliance, end-to-end encryption, and AI-powered enhancements like noise cancellation and transcription. Daily has demonstrated strong growth momentum by powering millions of users worldwide and supporting innovative use cases from startups to Fortune 500 companies[1][2][3][5].
Founded in 2016, Daily.co was created by a team including pioneers in WebRTC standards and video technology. The founders’ deep expertise in codecs, real-time networking, and infrastructure shaped the company’s focus on building a reliable, low-latency global mesh network for real-time communication. Early traction came from developers adopting Daily’s open-source Pipecat framework and WebRTC-native SDKs to build voice and video features. Over time, Daily evolved from a pure WebRTC video platform to a comprehensive real-time communication infrastructure provider with AI integrations and enterprise-grade security[1][4].
Daily rides the growing trend of real-time communication and AI integration in digital experiences. The rise of remote work, telehealth, virtual events, and AI conversational agents creates strong market demand for scalable, secure, and low-latency video and voice infrastructure. Daily’s timing is ideal as WebRTC adoption matures and AI capabilities become essential for enhancing communication. Market forces such as increasing regulatory requirements (HIPAA, GDPR), demand for privacy, and the need for seamless developer tools favor Daily’s comprehensive platform. By enabling developers and enterprises to build sophisticated real-time applications, Daily influences the broader ecosystem by accelerating innovation in voice/video AI and interactive experiences[1][2][4][5].
Daily.co is well-positioned to expand its influence as real-time communication and AI converge. Future growth will likely come from deeper AI integrations, broader adoption in regulated industries like healthcare, and expansion into emerging use cases such as metaverse environments and interactive robotics. Trends in low-latency networking, privacy-first communication, and developer-first platforms will shape Daily’s trajectory. Its open-source approach and global infrastructure provide a strong foundation to maintain leadership in real-time voice and video technology. As digital interactions become more immersive and AI-driven, Daily’s platform will be a critical enabler for next-generation communication experiences[1][2][4][5][6].
Daily.co has raised $63.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Daily.co's investors include 468 Capital, 8090 Industries, Addition, AirAngels, Alt Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Archetype, Audacity, Awesome People Ventures, Battery Ventures, Buckley Ventures, Chapter One Ventures.
Daily.co has raised $63.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $40.0M Series B in November 2021.
