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Rylo develops AI-powered accessibility tools that provide real-time captions for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users. Its apps, such as Rylo Phone and Rylo Live Transcribe, convert spoken conversations into text in real time, helping users follow calls, video chats, and in-person talks. The FCC-certified app emphasizes privacy and avoids reliance on relay services or human captioners, offering a consumer-friendly alternative to traditional captioning. Rylo aims to remove communication barriers and expand accessible communication by growing its product suite after rebranding from Nagish.
About Rylo
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Social Impact
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$101.1M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 $85 million funding gives Rylo over $100 million total capital.
- July 15, 2026 Live Transcribe expands usage beyond calls into daily conversations.
- June 2026 second FCC certification for IP Relay widens product coverage and defensibility.
What critics are saying
- Rylo depends on FCC TRS reimbursements; any 2027 rule change crushes economics.
- ClearCaptions won March 2026 full IP-CTS certification; Rogervoice launched U.S. operations in 2026.
- Rebrand from Nagish to Rylo in June 2026 risks search friction and user confusion.
What makes Rylo unique
- June 2026 FCC certification lets Rylo fund free call captions legally.
- July 2026 Live Transcribe adds in-person captions, unlike FCC-funded call-only rivals.
- Rylo saves transcripts locally and markets privacy-first speech recognition for hearing-loss users.
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$101.1M
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↓ -2%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.
"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.
Nagish raises $11M to bring independence to those with hearing impairments with its ai-powered mobile communication solution.
This financing complements Nagish's $5 million seed round.
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About Rylo
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Social Impact
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$101.1M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2021
Rylo is Hiring for 8 Jobs on Simplify!
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