nocall Inc.
Category: Voice / Speech AI
A Generative AI-powered SaaS platform that automates complex telephone operations (both outbound and inbound) with human-like voice capabilities. nocall Inc. was founded in 2020. The company is led by Shogo Hayashi. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Team size: 10-50. Total funding raised: ¥120M+ (Approx. $0.8M+). Latest round: Series A (Dec 2025). Key investors include Coreline Ventures, Skyland Ventures, East Ventures, Akihiko Ishikawa.
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Team size
- 10-50
- Total funding
- ¥120M+ (Approx. $0.8M+)
Value proposition
Replaces rigid IVR and manual calling with 'AI Agents' that can handle interruptions, adjust speaking speed, and understand intent naturally. It offers 24/7 scalability and utilizes a pay-as-you-go model.
Products and solutions
nocall.ai (AI Telephone Operation SaaS), nocall Voice v2 (Proprietary Speech Synthesis Engine), Dashboard Analytics
Unique value
Combines Generative AI (LLMs) with a proprietary voice engine to handle 'interruptions' (users speaking over the bot) and adjust speaking speed dynamically, unlike traditional voicebots.
Target customer
Enterprises with high-volume call centers, Inside Sales teams, and service-heavy industries (e.g., Automotive, Real Estate, Restaurants).
Industries served
B2B Sales / Inside Sales, Call Centers / BPO, Automotive (Vehicle inspection/Maintenance), Service & Hospitality
Technology advantage
Hybrid Architecture of flexible LLMs and low-latency 'nocall Voice v2' engine ensures natural turn-taking. Capable of executing 10,000+ calls instantly.
How they differentiate
Differentiation lies in Generative AI usage for non-linear conversation versus static IVR trees, and superior 'Interruption' handling capability powered by a proprietary low-latency engine.
Main competitors
IVRy (IVRy Inc.), MiiTel (RevComm), AI Messenger Voicebot (CyberAgent)
Key partnerships
Coreline Ventures, Skyland Ventures, East Ventures, Light Up Co., Ltd.
Notable customers
Automotive Dealerships (Vehicle Inspection), Restaurant Chains (Reservations), Light Up Co., Ltd.
Major milestones
Founded as Passionate Genius in Dec 2020, Secured Seed funding from Skyland/East Ventures in Dec 2023, Rebranded to nocall Inc. in Feb 2025, Raised Series A from Coreline Ventures in Dec 2025
Growth metrics
Team size 10-50; Deployed in Automotive and Hospitality sectors; Released proprietary 'nocall Voice v2' engine.
Market positioning
The AI Worker / Digital Workforce replacing human operators in labor-shortage industries.
Geographic focus
Japan (Primary), US/Global (Planned Expansion)
Patents and IP
Proprietary 'nocall Voice v2' (Speech Synthesis Engine) - specific patent numbers undisclosed.
About Shogo Hayashi
Founder & CEO of nocall Inc. (formerly Passionate Genius). Previously founded and established 7 international schools in Japan, including Jinseki International School. Background in Educational Psychology from The College of Wooster.
Official website: https://nocall.ai/