Introduction to Bliro

Bliro, a startup founded in 2022 by Maurice Schweitzer and Martin Thoma, has created an innovative AI-powered note-taking app. This app utilizes natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to extract relevant information from in-person or virtual conversations, generating structured meeting notes and automating follow-up tasks.

What sets Bliro apart from other transcription tools like Otter, Fireflies, or Notta is its ability to transcribe in real-time without recording any audio files. This approach guarantees compliance with strict privacy and security requirements, eliminating the need for consent from other parties to record conversations.

Privacy and Security Features

Bliro's co-founder, Maurice Schweitzer, emphasized that the app's approach minimizes risks associated with audio and video recordings. Since transcripts lack personally identifiable elements like voice or facial recognition, it becomes impossible to verify who said what with absolute certainty. For transcripts containing personal information, the company prioritizes compliance at every step.

In addition to not recording conversations, Bliro encrypts all processed data and stores it on servers in Frankfurt. The company does not share data with third parties, including its employees, without explicit consent. Moreover, Bliro does not use user data to refine its AI models, further enhancing user privacy.

Target Market and Funding

Bliro targets customer-facing teams, enabling them to automate meeting transcriptions, generate AI-driven summaries, and create follow-up actions while maintaining privacy and compliance. The app currently supports 15 languages and has already gained traction, with over 1,000 companies using it, including well-known German brands like ImmoScout24, OMR, and Telefónica Germany.

Recently, Bliro announced that it has raised €2.8 million in a funding round led by German early-stage VC LEA Partners, with participation from 468 Capital and Dutch seed investor Rockstart. The new funding will be used to accelerate product development and acquire more customers. Alongside the funding announcement, Bliro launched its iOS app, which can transcribe and analyze face-to-face conversations.