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Wluper

We are creating a new and unique means to enable the next-generation computer interface by giving new and existing applications a Voice User Interface (VUI), powered by advanced NLU and Dialogue technology. Wherever your workforce interacts with your existing interfaces and data, the Wluper TrueUnderstanding platform helps to increase productivity, efficiency, and safety by leveraging voice-based Conversational AI.

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Founded

2017

Location

London, United Kingdom

Employees

3

Funding

$1.7M

Wluper — Voice-First Conversational AI for Operations and Workflow Automation

Snapshot

  • **Focus:** Voice-first conversational AI to automate workflows, form filling, and knowledge access across enterprise systems
  • **Flagship concept:** “TrueUnderstanding” — a natural-language layer to let workers speak to internal systems
  • **Founded:** 2016 (incorporated May 23, 2016; rebranded to Wluper June 27, 2016)
  • **Status:** Dissolved as a UK legal entity on June 20, 2025 (Companies House No. 10195181)
  • **HQ:** London, United Kingdom
  • **Founders:** Hami Bahraynian, Maurice von Sturm, Nikolai Rozanov
  • Explore the site and legacy product positioning via the archived marketing pages at [Wluper](https://wluper.com) and [Why Wluper (Conversational AI API)](https://wluper.com/why-wluper.html). Legal status is confirmed via [UK Companies House](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10195181).

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    What Wluper Built

    Wluper developed a **voice-first conversational AI platform** aimed at deskless and operations-heavy environments. The platform emphasized:

  • **Natural-language form completion** and data capture into existing enterprise apps and ERPs
  • **Hands-busy voice workflows** for safety, productivity, and efficiency in the field
  • **Knowledge retrieval and guidance** through speech-driven interactions
  • **API-first integration** to embed a speech interface within customers’ applications
  • The company positioned its platform as “**TrueUnderstanding**,” reflecting its focus on applied NLU/NLP, dialogue systems, and voice UIs for real-world operational tasks. See product messaging on [Wluper](https://wluper.com) and [Why Wluper](https://wluper.com/why-wluper.html).

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    Who It Was For

  • **Operations teams** in field service, utilities, construction, logistics, and manufacturing
  • **Enterprises** seeking a speech interface to streamline data entry, retrieval, and guidance across internal systems
  • **Teams** that wanted to layer voice on top of existing workflows, forms, and mobile tools
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    Representative Use Cases

  • **Voice-driven form filling** into ERPs, field service tools, and custom apps
  • **Field inspections and safety checks** where hands-free operation improves compliance and speed
  • **Incident reporting and triage** with automated routing to the right workflow or knowledge article
  • **On-the-job guidance** for technicians via conversational access to procedures and documentation
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    Integrations and API Approach

  • No public integration catalog was listed, but Wluper emphasized an **API for embedding** conversational capabilities into existing apps. See the positioning on [Why Wluper (Conversational AI API)](https://wluper.com/why-wluper.html).
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    Pricing and Trials

  • **No public pricing** was posted.
  • No free trial was listed; the primary CTA was a **Request Demo** via [Wluper’s demo page](https://wluper.com/request-demo).
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    Market Presence and Perception

  • **Press and profiles:** Early coverage included [TechCrunch (2018)](https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/22/wluper/). Company profiles remain on [Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/wluper) and [PitchBook](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/182676-79). A CTO interview appears on [VUX World](https://shows.acast.com/vux-world/episodes/advancing-applied-conversational-ai-with-wluper-co-founder-a).
  • **Social and team footprint:** The LinkedIn page shows a small team focused on applied NLP/voice UIs and dialogue systems. See [Wluper on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wluper_).
  • **User reviews:** No verified third-party product reviews found on G2, Capterra, or Reddit as of the latest check. See [G2 alternatives page](https://www.g2.com/products/wluper/competitors/alternatives) and [Wluper’s Reddit handle](https://www.reddit.com/user/wluper/).
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    Company Status

  • WLUPER LTD entered liquidation in 2024 and was **dissolved on June 20, 2025**, per [Companies House](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10195181).
  • While the marketing site may still resolve, the business is **no longer active as a UK legal entity**.
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    Notable Facts

  • **Incorporation:** May 23, 2016; rebrand to Wluper on June 27, 2016
  • **Employee footprint:** Historically 11–50; LinkedIn shows limited current presence (~2,017 followers)
  • **Differentiation:** Voice-first, API-centric approach for field operations, with emphasis on NLU-driven “TrueUnderstanding”
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    Sources and Further Reading

  • Company and product: [Wluper](https://wluper.com) • [Why Wluper (Conversational AI API)](https://wluper.com/why-wluper.html) • [Request Demo](https://wluper.com/request-demo)
  • Corporate status: [UK Companies House (10195181)](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10195181)
  • Market/press: [TechCrunch (2018)](https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/22/wluper/) • [Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/wluper) • [PitchBook](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/182676-79) • [VUX World interview](https://shows.acast.com/vux-world/episodes/advancing-applied-conversational-ai-with-wluper-co-founder-a)
  • Social and listings: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wluper_) • [G2 alternatives page](https://www.g2.com/products/wluper/competitors/alternatives) • [Reddit handle](https://www.reddit.com/user/wluper/)
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