SoundHound AI Inc (SOUN) stock surged 6.52% in pre-market trading on Thursday, as the voice recognition and artificial intelligence company showed signs of diversifying its revenue streams and customer base through recent acquisitions.
In its latest quarterly report, SoundHound's revenue grew by an impressive 89% year-over-year, primarily driven by the acquisitions of AI companies Amelia and SYNQ3. These acquisitions helped the company reduce its reliance on the automotive sector, which previously accounted for 90% of its revenue.
However, SoundHound's rapid growth came at a cost, with operating losses more than doubling compared to the same period last year. The company's cash burn rate also remains a concern, as it burned through $75.8 million in the past nine months and had $136.4 million in cash reserves at the end of the quarter.
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