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ELEVENLABS EXPANDS WARSAW HUB FOR CEE GROWTH

AI DESK1 MIN READ
SAT, JUL 18, 2026

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AI voice startup ElevenLabs is scaling operations in Warsaw as its fastest-growing hub, targeting new customers across central and eastern Europe.

ElevenLabs, the artificial intelligence voice technology company, is prioritizing expansion in Warsaw to capture market share in the CEE region. The startup's selection of the Polish capital reflects growing demand for AI voice solutions in central and eastern Europe. The company joins a wave of tech firms establishing regional hubs in Warsaw, drawn by the area's emerging tech talent pool and growing customer base. ElevenLabs' voice synthesis and cloning technology serves industries from media to customer service. The expansion signals confidence in CEE markets as enterprises increasingly adopt AI voice tools. Warsaw's position as a tech hub, combined with proximity to regional customers and talent, makes it a strategic location for ElevenLabs' growth plans. The startup's CEE-focused push comes as AI voice technology becomes more competitive, with multiple players vying for dominance in enterprise and consumer markets.

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