Nagish

Nagish

Real-time speech-to-text call transcription

Overview

Nagish provides real-time phone call captioning for deaf and hard-of-hearing users by using AI to convert speech to text during calls and text to speech when needed, with transcripts stored locally on the device for privacy. During a call, it transcribes in real time and supports Bluetooth devices like hearing aids and cochlear implants, while a built-in spam-filter blocks unwanted calls. The service is free to download and also offers educational content about hearing impairment and sign language. Its emphasis on on-device privacy, a dedicated spam-filter feature, Bluetooth support, and community resources help distinguish it from other accessibility tools. Nagish aims to improve communication accessibility for people who are deaf or hard of hearing while protecting user privacy and promoting inclusion.

About Nagish

Simplify's Rating
Why Nagish is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Social Impact

AI & Machine Learning

Healthcare

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$16.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Raised $16M total funding including $11M Series A from Canaan Partners and tier-one investors.[5]
  • Nagish Live expands addressable market beyond phone calls to lectures, airports, and meetings.[4][5]
  • Video meeting support for Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, WebEx without requiring other party installation.[1]

What critics are saying

  • Apple's native Live Captions on iOS 20 displaces Nagish with seamless built-in integration.[1]
  • Google Live Transcribe's free Android integration with improving accuracy erodes app downloads.[1]
  • FCC certification revocation if AI accuracy falls below federal standards amid competitor complaints.[1]

What makes Nagish unique

  • FCC-certified free phone captioning eliminates need for human interpreters or relay services.[2][3]
  • Acquired sign.mt to enhance AI for real-time communication across phone and in-person settings.[1]
  • End-to-end encrypted local transcripts with zero human involvement ensure complete privacy.[1][4]

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Funding

Total Funding

$16.1M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
CityBiz
Oct 22nd, 2025
Nagish Acquires AI Firm sign.mt

Nagish, a leader in AI-powered communication tools for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, has acquired sign.mt, an AI company specializing in real-time communication solutions.

PR Newswire
Jun 25th, 2025
Nagish Wins AI Breakthrough Award for Speech-to-Text Solution Making Phone Calls More Accessible for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

"We are thrilled to be recognized by the AI Breakthrough Awards for our innovation in speech-to-text technology," said Tomer Aharoni, CEO of Nagish.

AlleyWatch
Jul 12th, 2024
Nagish Raises $11M to Bring Independence to Those with Hearing Impairments with its AI-Powered Mobile Communication Solution

Nagish raises $11M to bring independence to those with hearing impairments with its ai-powered mobile communication solution.

FinSMEs
Jul 10th, 2024
Nagish Raises $16M in Funding

Nagish raises $16M in funding.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 10th, 2024
Nagish Raises $16 Million to Revolutionize Communication for Individuals with Hearing Loss Through AI

This financing complements Nagish's $5 million seed round.

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