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Rylo
Consumer Services · New York City, United States · Founded 2021
Real-time captioning and sign-language translation for deaf and hard-of-hearing users MoreLess
Rylo, formerly Nagish, is an accessibility technology company developing AI-powered communication tools for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users. The company provides a free call captioning and live transcription app that converts spoken conversations into real-time text, helping users follow phone calls, video interactions, and in-person discussions.
Its platform includes products such as Rylo Phone and Rylo Live Transcribe, designed to make everyday communication more accessible without relying on traditional relay services or human captioning assistants. The app is FCC-certified and emphasizes privacy, positioning itself as a consumer-friendly alternative for users who need accurate, real-time captions across different communication settings.
The company rebranded from Nagish to Rylo after raising $85 million to expand its product suite and broaden its role in accessible communication. Its strategy centers on using AI speech recognition and transcription technology to reduce communication barriers, improve independence, and serve both individual users and professional accessibility needs.
Keywords: Rylo, Nagish, accessibility technology, call captioning, live transcription, Deaf and hard-of-hearing, speech-to-text, AI communication, assistive technology, real-time captions, FCC-certified app, inclusive communication
Company overview
Rylo company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 47
- Open positions
- 4
- Dealroom signal
- 92.8
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Oct 2025
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Rylo funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES AOther financing | Jun 2026 | $85M | $500M | Contour Venture Partners · CARDUMEN CAPITAL · Vertex Ventures Israel · K5 Global | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Jul 2024 | $11M | $44M | CARDUMEN CAPITAL · Vertex Ventures Israel · Tokyo Black · Canaan | ↗ |
| SEEDOther financing | Jan 2024 | $5M | $20M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SEEDOther financing | Jan 2022 | $0 | — | Precursor Ventures · CARDUMEN CAPITAL · Contour Venture Partners · Gil Ofer | — |
| SEEDOther financing | Aug 2021 | $120K | $480K | Techstars | — |
Financials
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.2M | 0% | 47 |
| 2025 | $1.2M | 0% | 36 |
| 2024 | $1.2M | 0% | 22 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | +140% | 17 |
| 2022 | $500K | — | 11 |
Growth signals
Rylo website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Rylo is 48K monthly website visits, up 77.8% over the last three months. Rylo's team grew 30.6% over the past year.
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