Tenor Raises $5.4M Seed Funding

Tenor, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of AI-driven leadership development solutions for managers, raised $5.4M in Seed funding.

The round was led by Base10 Partners, with participation from Reach Capital and angel investors across the AI, HR technology, and learning spaces.

The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts.

Co-founded by Charlie Stigler and James Cross, Tenor provides a platform that helps managers refine their communication skills through realistic voice AI simulations for their company’s leadership philosophies. By receiving coaching-style feedback, managers can track their growth and progress. With voice, text, Slack, and Teams integrations, Tenor’s AI leadership coach can help managers to grow their skills in the flow of work. Enterprise-ready from day one, Tenor is SOC 2 Type 1 Certified, integrates with learning management systems, and features built-in AI trust and safety features. It will soon integrate across the HR stack, making the coaching experience personalized and contextual to each manager.