Beside

Beside

AI-powered business calls with transcription

Overview

Beside is a business communication app that combines a professional phone service with an AI assistant for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners. Users can port an existing number or get a new one with a chosen area code, with unlimited calls and texts in the US and Canada. The AI records and transcribes calls with about 95% accuracy, then automatically produces summaries, key points, to-do lists, and follow-up actions that can be shared or exported to other tools. The service is sold as a single-price SaaS subscription, giving a predictable monthly cost for managing client communications and task management in one platform.

About Beside

Simplify's Rating
Why Beside is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$42.5M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Beside said in July 2026 it answered 2.6 million calls quarterly.
  • Fortune reported $32 million funding and 20,000 paying customers in November 2025.
  • July 2026 pricing pages show strong demand for unlimited calls, texts, and integrations.

What critics are saying

  • Quo's Sona and Dialpad's AI agents commoditize Beside's core phone automation fast.
  • Apple App Store ratings alone cannot prevent churn if transcription errors damage trust.
  • If enterprise platforms copy cloned-voice receptionists, Beside becomes a feature, not a company.

What makes Beside unique

  • Beside bundles phone lines, AI receptionist, and transcripts into one app.
  • Its cloned-voice receptionist handles calls, texts, emails, and daily recaps.
  • Flat pricing at $29.99 monthly avoids usage meters that punish busy users.

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Funding

Total Funding

$42.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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Benefits

Health Insurance

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Vision Insurance

Home Office Stipend

Company News

VentureBurn
Nov 12th, 2025
Beside Raises $32 Million to Build AI Receptionist for the Real Economy

Beside raises $32 million to expand its AI receptionist for small business owners, transforming phone communication with voice AI.

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