Nagish, a groundbreaking startup harnessing AI to revolutionize communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, announced a $16 million funding boost today.
This includes an $11 million Series A round led by Canaan Partners, with support from K5 Global, Tokyo Black, Cardumen Capital, Vertex Ventures Israel, Contour Venture Partners, and Precursor Ventures. Notably, the founders of Datadog and Looker also joined the round.
This funding builds on a prior $5 million seed round, propelling Nagish towards enhancing its AI-powered tools to reshape communication for over a billion individuals with hearing loss.
“Nagish isn’t just another AI app; it’s a beacon of empowerment, independence, and social inclusion, heralding a new era for millions with hearing loss,” said Laura Chau, partner at Canaan. “Nagish exemplifies AI’s profound societal impact, making inclusivity and accessibility tangible realities.”
Nagish aims to close the communication gap for the hard-of-hearing community with advanced AI tools. This fresh capital injection will bolster Nagish’s product offerings, widen its reach, and ensure seamless communication globally.
The enhancements will empower users to connect, learn, and thrive, underscoring Nagish’s dedication to the hearing loss community.
“This funding highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions addressing the daily challenges of the deaf and hard of hearing,” said Tomer Aharoni, CEO and co-founder of Nagish.
“We envision a future where inclusivity and accessibility are not just ideals but everyday experiences, and Nagish is leading this new communication era.”
Nagish’s flagship product, an AI-driven speech-to-text and text-to-speech app, provides real-time, accurate transcription of spoken language, offering customizable text displays and voice modulation features.
This end-to-end private relay service empowers users to communicate independently, maintaining privacy and security.
Tens of thousands globally have already benefited from Nagish, which breaks down communication barriers and enables independent interaction.
Major enterprises like Comcast, Pfizer, NBCUniversal, and Amazon employ Nagish for both personal and business communication.
Recently, Nagish achieved certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide telecommunication relay services.
This milestone underscores Nagish’s commitment to regulatory compliance and user safety, positioning it as a trusted provider of relay services.
With this financial backing, Nagish plans to introduce new products and expand its team, attracting top talent in AI development, product design, and customer support to ensure continued user success.
Nagish‘s mission is to create AI-powered tools that make communication seamless and accessible for everyone, fostering inclusivity and empowering individuals to connect, work, and thrive.
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