Teenage Tech Entrepreneurs Score £2 Million Investment to Launch Echo AI: Discover the UK’s First Smart Digital Note-Taking Assistant!

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Two young entrepreneurs, Ben O’Nion and Charlie Gray, have created a new AI tool called Echo AI. At just 19, they raised £2 million in funding to kickstart this innovative note-taking assistant aimed at helping UK businesses work more efficiently.

Backed by Ridown Group, a tech investment company, Echo AI can join meetings as a digital assistant. It provides summaries, transcripts, sentiment analysis, and actionable insights.

After successful trials with companies like Vodafone and Starbucks, Echo AI is now fully accessible to businesses at MeetEcho.io.

This tool works seamlessly with platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet, aiming to save time and enhance productivity for its users.

With Echo AI, team members can focus on discussions instead of taking notes. It generates accurate and detailed summaries, eliminating the need for manual note-taking.

It can even attend meetings in place of a user, allowing them to catch up later at their convenience.

Ben commented, “Echo AI helps teams stay efficient, ensuring they don’t miss key points or actions during meetings.”

He added, “When meetings get chaotic, it’s easy to forget important agreements or individual responsibilities.”

“Our tool eliminates uncertainty, providing a reliable record of what happened. Users report that Echo AI saves them time and reduces mistakes, helping teams remain focused.”

They are excited to bring Echo AI to businesses across the UK, ready to revolutionize note-taking practices.

Echo AI is tailored for UK users, ensuring it follows local language rules and GDPR regulations.

All data is stored in the UK and Northern Ireland, where businesses have control over their information. Custom branding options are available for users, too.

Ben and Charlie also founded OneHive, focusing on smart solutions to enhance productivity for various users.

They impressed Darren Ridge and Aaron Brown, co-founders of Ridown Group, with their pitch for £2 million in funding.

Aaron praised them, saying, “Ben and Charlie are remarkable young entrepreneurs with a fantastic product.”

“Our investment reflects our belief in Echo AI as a transformative tool, empowering teams to focus on what truly matters while ensuring accountability and data security.”

“We’re thrilled to support Ben and Charlie as they position Echo AI as essential for efficient businesses.”

Echo AI offers various pricing plans starting at £19.95 for individual users and £24.95 for businesses with up to 250 users. Customized options are available for larger organizations.

Users can try Pro and Business accounts for seven days at no cost.

About Ridown Group

Ridown Group is a dynamic investment company known for turning brands into multi-million-pound enterprises.

Founded by telecom veterans Darren Ridge and Aaron Brown, Ridown focuses on aiding businesses in realizing their growth potential.

Ridown’s portfolio includes various successful companies in sectors such as broadband and data security.