Iyaso, a speech therapy startup, has raised $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Malpani Ventures, with additional support from angel investors.
The funds will be used to develop AI-powered digital therapeutics aimed at transforming speech and communication therapy worldwide.
Founded in 2023 by Viraj Kulkarni, the Pune-based company offers AI-driven solutions designed to help people overcome stuttering.
Its platform provides structured, personalized interventions, guiding users through speech therapy techniques and helping them build confidence in real-world communication.
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Iyaso’s flagship product, Eloquent for Stuttering, has already made an impact, with over 20,000 users across 150 countries since its launch in July 2024.
Early results show a 53% reduction in stuttering severity and a 34% boost in communication confidence, with most users experiencing significant improvements.
With over 400 million people worldwide struggling with speech and language disorders, Iyaso aims to make therapy more effective, engaging, and accessible using AI-powered solutions.
