Decagon

At Decagon AI, we envision a future where customer experience transcends traditional boundaries, becoming an extraordinary catalyst for business growth and human connection. We harness advanced generative AI to transform how brands engage with their customers, enabling instant, reliable, and deeply personalized interactions at every touchpoint.

Our mission is to empower enterprises with intelligent, always-on AI agents that seamlessly automate support, onboarding, and retention workflows—freeing teams to focus on meaningful, strategic work while delivering unparalleled customer satisfaction. Through the intelligent integration of large language models and contextual data, we create AI-driven experiences that evolve and learn, reflecting the dynamism of modern customer expectations.

Decagon AI is building the future of customer experience by redefining what automation means—with a relentless focus on authenticity, scalability, and operational excellence. We are committed to pioneering technologies that enable brands to not only meet but anticipate customer needs, fostering loyalty and long-term growth in an increasingly digital world.

We've been tracking Decagon since its 2023 launch, and frankly, we're impressed by how quickly they've moved from startup to serious player in the AI customer support space. Founded by Jesse Zhang (ex-Google) and Ashwin Sreenivas, this San Francisco team has raised an eye-popping $231 million in just two years—including a recent $100 million Series C that valued them at $1.5 billion.

That's not just hype money. We dug into their platform, and there's real substance here.

What Makes Decagon Different

Most AI chatbots feel like glorified FAQ machines. Decagon's agents actually do stuff—they process refunds, manage subscriptions, troubleshoot technical issues, and even handle the dreaded cancellation requests. We're talking about end-to-end workflows that used to require human agents.

The secret sauce? They layer company-specific data on top of models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cohere. This means their AI doesn't just sound smart—it knows your business inside and out.

The Voice Game-Changer

Here's where we got excited: Decagon recently added voice support through a partnership with ElevenLabs. We tested it, and the conversations feel surprisingly natural. No more robotic phone trees or "please hold while we transfer you."

Their analytics dashboard is another standout feature. It doesn't just log conversations—it identifies themes, flags weird interactions, and suggests improvements to your knowledge base. It's like having a quality assurance team that never sleeps.

Who This Really Works For

Decagon isn't trying to be everything to everyone. They're laser-focused on fast-growing, tech-savvy companies that need to scale support without hiring armies of agents. Their client roster tells the story: Notion, Duolingo, Substack, Rippling.

If you're a traditional business with simple support needs, this might be overkill. But if you're dealing with complex products, subscription models, or high-volume inquiries, Decagon could be a game-changer.

We're particularly intrigued by their "Decagon University" initiative—they're teaching companies how to build and optimize AI agents, not just selling them a black box. That's the kind of customer-first thinking that makes us bullish on their long-term prospects.