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Parloa is a leading global AI company with a vision to make every customer interaction as easy as talking to a friend. We amplify the customer service experience with our AI Agent Management Platform. This enterprise-grade platform automates contact centers by leveraging the full power of generative AI safely & reliably in the context of consumer interactions. It combines highly-skilled personal AI agents that engage in natural and unique conversations with every customer, with AI assistance for human agents when they get on the line. Global brands trust Parloa to connect with their customers, ensuring they feel heard through exceptional experiences that increase satisfaction, encourage sales, and build loyalty. Parloa was founded in 2018 by Malte Kosub and Stefan Ostwald with offices in Berlin, Munich, and New York.

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Founded

2018

Location

Berlin, Germany

Funding

$212,023,072.00

Parloa: Enterprise AI Voice and Chat Agents for Contact Center Automation

Overview

Parloa is an enterprise-grade AI Agent Management Platform built to automate customer service across voice and digital channels. Designed for large contact centers, Parloa enables teams to design, test, deploy, and govern AI agents with centralized controls, multilingual orchestration, and deep telephony integration. Founded in 2018 by Malte Kosub and Stefan Ostwald, the company is headquartered in Berlin with offices in Munich and New York. See the [company site](https://www.parloa.com/), [About](https://www.parloa.com/about-us/), and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/parloa) for details.

What Parloa Delivers

  • **AI Agent Management Platform** for end-to-end lifecycle: design, simulation, evaluation, deployment, and governance across brands, regions, and channels
  • **Voice-first contact center automation** with robust telephony, SIP/VoIP, and speech capabilities
  • **Centralized control and data privacy** with policy-based governance and enterprise controls
  • **Multilingual orchestration** for consistent customer experience across geographies
  • **Synthetic conversation simulation and evaluation at scale** to improve accuracy and reduce go-live risk
  • Key Capabilities

  • **Agent orchestration**: Coordinate multiple specialized agents to handle complex workflows end-to-end
  • **Telephony-first design**: Native voice routing, SIP/VoIP support, call handling, DTMF, and call control
  • **Speech stack integration**: ASR/NLU with partners like [Deepgram](https://deepgram.com/ai-apps/parloa)
  • **Omnichannel**: Voice, chat, and messaging with centralized analytics and governance
  • **Evaluation at scale**: Synthetic testing and QA to optimize flows before production
  • **Enterprise controls**: Access control, monitoring, auditability, data residency options
  • Integrations and Ecosystem

  • **CCaaS/WFO**: Integration with [Verint Open Platform](https://www.parloa.com/parloa-in-the-press/parloa-integrates-with-verint-open-platform-to-power-the-future-of-customer-service/) for unified routing across AI and human agents
  • **CRM/ERP**: Connectors for Salesforce, SAP, and Microsoft stacks
  • **Telephony & Speech**: SIP/VoIP, Genesys examples in docs; [Deepgram](https://deepgram.com/ai-apps/parloa) for speech recognition
  • **Delivery & BPO partners**: [Deloitte Digital](https://www.deloittedigital.com/de/en/alliances/parloa.html), [Teleperformance showcase](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ycXu1-HNM), [ibex partnership](https://www.parloa.com/parloa-in-the-press/ibex-partners-with-parloa-for-latest-genai-capabilities/)
  • **Field service**: Integration with [Fieldcode](https://fieldcode.com/en/resources/press-releases/fieldcode-parloa-ai-voice-agents-field-service-automation)
  • Security and Compliance

  • Enterprise security posture with policies and certifications listed in the [Trust Center](https://trust.parloa.com/); ISO/IEC 27001 is noted
  • Centralized governance, data privacy controls, and documentation suitable for compliance-led industries
  • Who It’s For

  • **Enterprise contact centers** with high call volumes and strict compliance requirements
  • **Global brands** needing multilingual voice/chat agents across regions and product lines
  • **Ops and CX teams** prioritizing centralized orchestration, testing, and governance of AI agents
  • Sources: [Platform](https://www.parloa.com/platform/), [Integrations](https://www.parloa.com/platform/integrations/), [Trust Center](https://trust.parloa.com/)

    High-Value Use Cases

  • **Financial services**: ID verification, card issues, claims handling with secure data flows
  • **Utilities**: Outage reporting, billing questions, payment plans
  • **Retail & ecommerce**: Order status, returns, store information, loyalty
  • **Travel**: Booking changes, cancellations, voucher handling
  • **Field service**: Automated scheduling and updates via [Fieldcode](https://fieldcode.com/en/resources/press-releases/fieldcode-parloa-ai-voice-agents-field-service-automation)
  • Proof and Market Signals

  • ~330 employees and 41k+ followers on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/parloa), indicating enterprise traction
  • Positive feedback on configuration UX and testing on [Gartner Peer Insights](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/conversational-ai-platforms/vendor/parloa/product/parloa-platform/likes-dislikes)
  • Presence on [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/parloa/reviews) with limited public review volume; alternatives overview available
  • Mentioned in community evaluations of voice AI platforms on [Reddit thread 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/automation/comments/1npbo68/exploring_ai_receptionists_and_call_center/) and [Reddit thread 2](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtificialInteligence/comments/1hiysyr/ai_voice_solutions/)
  • Pricing and Trial

  • **Demo-led enterprise sales** motion; pricing and packaging are not publicly listed on the site
  • **No public free trial** per [Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/p/10018476/Parloa/)
  • Why Enterprises Choose Parloa

  • **Voice-first contact center DNA**: Built for complex telephony, call flows, and routing
  • **Agent orchestration at scale**: Multiple specialized agents collaborating across journeys
  • **Fast, low-risk go-lives**: Synthetic simulation and evaluation to improve outcomes before production
  • **Global readiness**: Multilingual capabilities and centralized governance across regions
  • **Partner-led delivery**: Integrates into existing CX stacks and leverages top-tier delivery/BPO partners
  • Company Snapshot

  • **Founded**: 2018 by Malte Kosub and Stefan Ostwald
  • **HQ/Offices**: Berlin (HQ), Munich, New York
  • **Employees**: ~330
  • **Product**: AI Agent Management Platform for enterprise customer service
  • **Channels**: Telephony voice, chat, and messaging
  • **Security**: ISO/IEC 27001 noted; see [Trust Center](https://trust.parloa.com/)
  • **Industries**: Financial services, utilities, retail/ecommerce, travel, field service
  • Notable Considerations

  • Limited third-party reviews reduce external proof points during evaluation
  • Pricing transparency is limited; expect discovery and tailored enterprise proposals
  • Learn More

  • Explore the [Platform](https://www.parloa.com/platform/), [Documentation](https://docs.parloa.com/), [Integrations](https://www.parloa.com/platform/integrations/), and [Trust Center](https://trust.parloa.com/)
  • See partner ecosystem: [Deloitte Digital](https://www.deloittedigital.com/de/en/alliances/parloa.html), [Teleperformance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9ycXu1-HNM), [ibex](https://www.parloa.com/parloa-in-the-press/ibex-partners-with-parloa-for-latest-genai-capabilities/), [Deepgram](https://deepgram.com/ai-apps/parloa)
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