Papercup
Papercup is a machine learning startup that translates videos into multiple languages using AI-generated voices that mimic the original speaker. The London-based company has raised $33M in funding and employs 68 people.
The growth story
Papercup grew from 105 to 68 employees between 2022 and 2026, raising $33M along the way, most recently a Series A in June 2022.
About
Papercup develops AI technology that translates video content into different languages while preserving the original speaker's voice characteristics and speech patterns. The tool targets media companies looking to expand their video content's global reach.
The company raised $33M in a Series A round in June 2022, backed by investors including LocalGlobe and John Collison. With 68 employees, Papercup has built a team focused on engineering and AI development.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Operations 19 (+12% YoY), Information Technology 7 (0% YoY), Arts and Design 6 (0% YoY), Administrative 4 (0% YoY), Quality Assurance 4 (0% YoY), Sales 4 (+100% YoY).
Talent flow
Papercup hires from companies like Ushuaia Solutions, Rev, and Appen, with expertise in translation and AI. Alumni frequently move to Scale AI, ElevenLabs, and Adapt, suggesting a focus on AI and language technology roles.
Most common previous employers of Papercup staff: Ushuaia Solutions (3), Rev (3), Appen (2), TransPerfect (2), Unlistify (1), Brainfox Infotech Pvt (1). Former Papercup employees most often moved to Scale AI (19), ElevenLabs (15), Adapt (7), micro1 (5), RWS (5), TransPerfect (4).
Alumni worth knowing
The Papercup mafia
Papercup alumni have founded 6 companies, including Lichen AI and Quadra, both with 5 staff members. Other ventures include Preeva India Foundation and Writhm - Writing Studio.
6Catherine Breslin, was Head of Machine Learning (interim) until 2022Lorenzo Foglianti, was Machine Learning Engineer until 2021Harshit R. Bawa, was Video Editor until 2025Jiameng Gao, was Co-founder and CTO until 2021Carlos Llaza, was Spanish QA until 2021Guillaume Verbaere, was Founding Product Designer until 2023Web traffic
Traffic mix: 69% direct, 0% search, 0% social, 0% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Papercup: Microsoft Word (38), English (18), Translation (15), Dubbing (14), Communication (13), Proofreading (12), Subtitling (12), Customer Service (12).
Where the team actually sits
Papercup people are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (6), Argentina (5), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (4), Santa Fe, Argentina (4).
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.00 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 3.80 / 5
- Senior management
- 4.00 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.00 / 5
Frequently asked
Papercup has 68 employees as of September 2026.
Papercup has raised $33M in total, most recently a Series A round in June 2022.
The most common previous employers of current Papercup staff are Ushuaia Solutions (3 people), Rev (3 people), Appen (2 people).
Former Papercup employees most often move to Scale AI (19), ElevenLabs (15), Adapt (7).
At least 6 companies have a founder who previously worked at Papercup, including Lichen AI, Quadra, Preeva India Foundation.
The most common skills among Papercup staff are Microsoft Word, English, Translation, Dubbing, Communication.
Papercup staff are concentrated in England, United Kingdom (6), Argentina (5), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (4).
Papercup has about 19 people in Operations, up 12% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Papercup has about 7 people in Information Technology, up 0% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 46 current and 243 former Papercup profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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