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In the catalog since 19.08.2026
Granola
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A meeting note-taking app by Granola: it listens to computer audio without a bot on the call and turns your fragmentary notes into a coherent summary with tasks. Works on Mac, Windows, and phone.
Facts
- The legal entity is Granola, Inc.; its privacy policy says "Granola is based in the United States and has operations in the United Kingdom", and its UK affiliate is Granola Labs Ltd. (docs.granola.ai, snapshot 19.08.2026). The business press calls the company London-based by office location.
- Series C dated 25.03.2026: $125 million at a $1.5 billion valuation, led by Index Ventures (Danny Rimer), with Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed, Spark Capital, and NFDG participating; $192 million raised in total, with valuation growing sixfold in under a year (TechCrunch, Bloomberg, Sifted, 25.03.2026).
- Mechanics as of 19.08.2026: records laptop system audio, so no bot participant joins the call; apps for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android; works over Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams; prepares meeting briefs from the calendar; includes an MCP connector for external AI tools (granola.ai).
- Plans as of 19.08.2026: free — unlimited notes, while the paid tier unlocks access to recordings older than 30 days (granola.ai). Launched in 2023 as a macOS-only app; founders — Chris Pedregal and Ben Shanfelder.
Full profile in the works: a “worth it or not” verdict, pricing, access from Russia, and comparisons with nearby alternatives will appear as the card factory progresses.