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Outset raises $17M to replace human interviewers with AI agents for enterprise research

Last updated: June 11, 2025 8:14 pm
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Outset, a San Francisco startup specializing in AI-driven market research interviews, has secured $17 million in Series A funding to further propel the adoption of its AI-moderated research platform among Fortune 500 companies. The funding round, spearheaded by venture capital firm 8VC and supported by Future Back Ventures by Bain & Company along with existing investors, brings the total funding for Outset to $21 million.

Founded just two years ago, Outset has developed a groundbreaking AI-moderated research platform that enables conducting video interviews with research participants at an unprecedented scale and pace. Esteemed clients such as Nestlé, Microsoft, and WeightWatchers have embraced this technology to replace conventional market research methods that have remained largely unchanged for decades.

Aaron Cannon, co-founder and CEO of Outset, emphasized the significance of understanding customers and their needs in the professional landscape. He highlighted the AI agents’ capabilities to engage with thousands of individuals in a manner that was previously unattainable in terms of speed, scale, and depth.

The investment in Outset comes at a time when enterprises are increasingly seeking AI-powered alternatives to traditional market research methodologies, which are typically time-consuming and costly. Outset’s platform promises research results that are delivered eight times faster, at 81 percent lower cost, and with ten times more outreach compared to human-led research.

The technology operates by utilizing AI moderators to conduct video interviews with participants through synthesized voice, text, images, and videos. Participants can respond via video, voice, text, or by sharing their mobile and desktop screens for user experience research. The AI autonomously synthesizes results, providing instant reporting and analytics.

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Outset’s success stories with major clients like NestlĂ© and Microsoft showcase the platform’s efficiency gains and transformative impact on customer research strategies. NestlĂ©, for instance, leverages Outset to test new product concepts by conducting in-depth interviews with hundreds of participants over a brief period, achieving significant cost reductions and accelerated research timelines.

Microsoft, another prominent customer, utilizes the platform to enhance understanding of user experiences with AI products. The partnership with Outset enables Microsoft to leverage AI agents to expedite and amplify their team’s learning from user interactions.

Venture capitalists view Outset as addressing a substantial market opportunity, with a total addressable market estimated at $140 billion. The investment decision is driven by factors such as a large market size, early market positioning, potential for long-term product durability, and a skilled team with profound customer insights.

Outset’s rapid growth trajectory from 14 employees to millions in revenue underscores the increasing demand for AI-led research solutions within enterprises. The company’s exponential revenue growth, expanding customer base, and month-over-month revenue increase reflect a shift in enterprise attitudes towards adopting AI tools for research purposes.

In a competitive landscape dominated by traditional research incumbents like Qualtrics and UserTesting, Outset distinguishes itself through its advanced AI technology and comprehensive enterprise platform. The platform’s features, including security certifications, admin permissioning, data-segregated workspaces, and interviewer customization, cater to the specific requirements of large enterprises.

While AI-moderated research excels in deep learning, scale, and speed, it may not be suitable for research projects requiring deeper participant relationships or improvisational elements. Outset acknowledges these limitations and recommends a hybrid approach of human-moderated interviews supplemented by AI-moderated research for optimal results.

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Outset’s success signifies a transformative shift in the market research industry towards automated AI-driven solutions that offer enhanced efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. As enterprises embrace AI technologies for customer insights, traditional research methodologies are poised for disruption, paving the way for a new era of understanding customer needs and behaviors.

Looking ahead, Outset aims to become the world’s leading AI-native enterprise research platform by achieving substantial revenue growth, expanding its customer base, and solidifying its position as a critical decision-making infrastructure for Fortune 1000 companies. With investors expressing confidence in Outset’s growth trajectory, the company is poised to revolutionize the market research landscape and democratize customer insights across organizations.

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