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Overview
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
11-50
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 raised $85 million from General Catalyst and Canaan, totaling over $100 million.
- CTech reported early profitability after FCC licensing unlocked regulated U.S. revenues.
- Rylo rolled out Rylo Phone in June 2026 and added workplace tools next.
What critics are saying
- FCC reimbursement rules fund Rylo; a 2027 policy change would crush revenue.
- Apple Live Captions and Google transcription commoditize Rylo's core captioning by 2027.
- Sign.mt integration and broader AI ambitions distract management while core relay quality slips.
What makes Rylo unique
- FCC-certified, fully automated IP CTS and IP Relay beat human-run relay centers.
- Rylo rebranded in June 2026 and rebuilt Nagish Phone around faster native apps.
- Sign.mt acquisition in October 2025 extends captioning into sign-language translation.
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Funding
Total Funding
$101.1M
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Funded Over
4 Rounds
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↓ -2%2 year growth
↑ 4%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
11-50
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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