ElevenLabs has revealed plans to invest $11 million in Poland’s AI ecosystem over the next five years. The global leader in generative AI audio technology is making a significant commitment to the Polish market by opening a new office in Warsaw. This office will serve as ElevenLabs’ European headquarters and Research & Development center, with plans to create 30 new jobs in 2025 and grow the team by an additional 100 employees in the following years.
Why Poland?
This move is more than just business – it’s personal. ElevenLabs was co-founded by Mati Staniszewski and Piotr Dąbkowski, two Polish entrepreneurs who are deeply connected to their roots. They aim to harness Poland’s rich talent pool to build audio AI models and support local culture and education:
“We are investing in Poland because we see tremendous potential here and want to help further develop the AI sector in the country and the region. This is where our roots are – Piotr and I have known each other since school, and we grew up watching movies with Polish dubbing, which actually gave us the initial inspiration to create ElevenLabs and overcome language barriers through AI. We also see the best engineers and talent here, with whom we can build the best audio models in the world. We want to take it a step further by supporting Polish education and culture, and together with local talent and creators, we aim to strengthen Poland’s position on the AI stage.” – says Mati Staniszewski, Co-Founder & CEO of ElevenLabs
Products and Impact
ElevenLabs continues to innovate with its groundbreaking products, including AI-powered voice generation and sound effects in 32 languages. Their products are used by industries ranging from media and publishing to education and gaming. Their tools, such as Dubbing Studio, Voice Library Payouts, and the ElevenReader App, are revolutionizing how content is created, localized, and consumed globally.
What’s Next for ElevenLabs?
The exciting news doesn’t stop here. Throughout the week of November 11th, ElevenLabs will be launching new features, including conversational AI agents, a new interface for audiobook creation, and tools to help teams collaborate more effectively. There will also be new voices and AI models that push the boundaries of natural-sounding interactions.
Poland at the Center of Audio AI Innovation
At the heart of this expansion is ElevenLabs’ belief that Poland holds immense potential to become a global leader in audio AI. With a growing pool of talented engineers and a strong tech community, ElevenLabs is ready to build the best research team in the world right here in Poland.
Stay tuned for more updates from Winged It as we continue to track ElevenLabs’ exciting journey and its impact on the Polish and global AI landscape!
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