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
B-
Rated B 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

$101.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 brought $85 million from General Catalyst and Canaan at a $500 million valuation.
  • Management claims 400% revenue growth and early profitability after FCC licensing.
  • Sign.mt acquisition and Dr. Amit Moryossef add sign-language research and product expansion credibility.

What critics are saying

  • FCC conditional certification expires December 23, 2026; losing it cuts regulated revenue.
  • Rylo's rebrand risks confusing existing users and diluting Nagish's accessibility trust.
  • Sign.mt integration demands deep AI execution; failures weaken accuracy against Google and T-Mobile alternatives.

What makes Nagish unique

  • Nagish became Rylo in June 2026, bundling captioning, relay, and sign-language translation.
  • FCC conditional IP Relay certification runs through December 23, 2026, creating regulated distribution.
  • The product stays free for users, with privacy and accessibility as core positioning.

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Funding

Total Funding

$101.1M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 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
Above Average

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Nagish

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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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