Nagish

Nagish

Real-time captions for calls and meetings

Overview

Nagish provides an AI-powered communication platform for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Its main product is a mobile app that offers real-time speech-to-text captions during phone calls and converts the user’s typed responses back to speech, avoiding the need for interpreters and keeping conversations private. The app works with any phone number, saves transcripts locally, filters spam, and connects to hearing devices via Bluetooth; it also offers transcription for in-person chats and virtual meetings. The company earns revenue from FCC-certified IP CTS reimbursements for individual users in the U.S. while charging enterprise customers based on usage for its broader suite of accessibility tools, aiming to expand private, direct communication and reduce dependence on interpreters.

About Nagish

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

Industries

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Healthcare

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$120K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • Rylo raised $85 million on 2026-06-09 from General Catalyst and Canaan.
  • The Rylo Phone rollout and broader suite launched in June 2026, widening product reach.
  • Job postings in 2026 show active hiring across support, lifecycle, design, and engineering.

What critics are saying

  • FCC conditional IP Relay certification expires December 23, 2026 without renewal.
  • Rylo depends on federal TRS reimbursements, exposing revenue to policy and audit shocks.
  • Expansion from captions into workplace, sentiment, and fraud tools stretches a 32-person team.

What makes Nagish unique

  • Rylo, formerly Nagish, owns FCC-certified IP Relay and IP CTS infrastructure.
  • Its platform combines phone captions, text-to-speech, and sign-language translation under one product stack.
  • Sign.mt acquisition on 2026-04-14 adds real-time sign-language AI research and talent.

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Funding

Total Funding

$120k

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Company News

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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