> Rylo (Prev. Nagish) raises $16 million to advance AI-powered communication tools for the deaf and hard of hearing. Learn more about our FCC-certified app now! Blog Rylo News July 10, 2024 3 mins Updated June 17, 2026 # Rylo (Prev. Nagish) raises $16 million to make communication accessible Rylo (Prev. Nagish) raises $16 million to advance AI-powered communication tools for the deaf and hard of hearing. Learn more about our FCC-certified app now! ![](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cp6a9qoi/production/d0d072a45020f9848daefcabc041e547ace4ff6c-800x800.jpg?w=48&h=48&fit=crop&auto=format) Tomer Aharoni ![](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cp6a9qoi/production/3265dc1d1a1925b35156aa5c049a3b9bd497ad92-1472x704.avif?w=1280&fit=crop&auto=format) - [About Rylo (Prev. Nagish)](https://rylo.com/post/nagish-raises-16-million-to-make-communication-accessible#about-rylo-prev-nagish) - [Where We’re Headed](https://rylo.com/post/nagish-raises-16-million-to-make-communication-accessible#where-we-re-headed) Table of Contents - [About Rylo (Prev. Nagish)](https://rylo.com/post/nagish-raises-16-million-to-make-communication-accessible#about-rylo-prev-nagish) - [Where We’re Headed](https://rylo.com/post/nagish-raises-16-million-to-make-communication-accessible#where-we-re-headed) ![](https://rylo.com/_astro/hero-sky-background.qaFu5Zgx_Z2c7tg0.webp?dpl=dpl_7oLfk1SKag5mwN8gXXB3UQDZL8JR) No more feeling left out. Rylo lets your voice be heard. Join the thousands of people who use Rylo! [Tomer Aharoni](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomeraharoni/) Co-founder and CEO of Rylo. Passionate about accessibility, tech, and their intersection. Rylo (Prev. Nagish) is thrilled to announce that we have successfully raised $16 million in funding to revolutionize communication for over a billion people with hearing loss. This incredible trust and support, including an $11 million Series A led by Canaan Partners and an additional $5 million in seed funding, will empower us to continue our work towards breaking down barriers, addressing the daily challenges faced by millions of deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, and making Rylo (Prev. Nagish) universally available. ## About Rylo (Prev. Nagish) Rylo (Prev. Nagish) has a broader purpose that goes beyond its functionalities. "Rylo (Prev. Nagish) is not just another AI app. It’s a catalyst for empowerment, independence, and social inclusion, inspiring a new era of communication for millions of individuals with hearing loss," said Laura Chau, partner at Canaan. ![Rylo (Prev. Nagish) team](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cp6a9qoi/production/dfc0c2fa8fca1726d126e336f441e9031f2241b6-5075x3383.jpg?w=740&fit=crop&auto=format) This profound impact of AI on society highlights our commitment to making inclusivity and accessibility a reality for millions. Our flagship product, The [Rylo (Prev. Nagish) Mobile App](https://getapp.rylo.com/4XoB/mw6qn6dr), is an AI-powered speech-to-text and text-to-speech phone app. This innovative tool provides highly accurate and instant captioning over phone calls and in-person conversations. Rylo (Prev. Nagish) is designed to replace native phone apps and includes voice modulation features, making it a comprehensive communication tool for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. By empowering people with hearing loss to follow conversations in real time, Rylo (Prev. Nagish) enhances personal interactions and improves accessibility while keeping calls private and secure. Rylo (Prev. Nagish) users continue to experience the transformative power of independent communication without interpreters, stenographers, or assistants. At the same time, our products are used by people at major enterprises, including Comcast NBCUniversal, Pfizer, and Amazon, demonstrating our technology's broad impact on personal and business communication. Earlier in 2024, Rylo (Prev. Nagish) was certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide telecommunication relay services. This significant achievement underscores our commitment to regulatory compliance and user safety, making us one of the few certified providers setting new standards for accessibility and ease of use in relay services. ## Where We’re Headed At Rylo (Prev. Nagish), we believe in a future where inclusivity and accessibility are not just ideals but everyday realities. Our mission is to bridge the communication gap faced by the deaf and hard-of-hearing community by leveraging advanced AI to create accessible, intuitive, and practical tools that help power **personal growth**, **opportunity**, and **connection**. Rylo (Prev. Nagish) is designed to permeate every area of life, from a personal aspect to a work environment. With this new infusion of capital, we are set to continue the pursuit of product excellence and innovation, expand our reach, and ensure that more individuals around the globe can benefit from seamless communication without barriers. ‍ [Tomer Aharoni](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomeraharoni/) Co-founder and CEO of Rylo. Passionate about accessibility, tech, and their intersection. 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