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Speech therapy startup Iyaso secures pre-seed funding

EntrackrEntrackr · 4m ago
Speech therapy startup Iyaso secures pre-seed funding
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Speech therapy startup Iyaso secures pre-seed funding Speech therapy company Iyaso has raised $500K in a pre-seed funding round led by Malpani Ventures, along with participation from several angel investors. The proceeds will be used to develop novel and innovative AI-powered digital therapeutics that redefine how speech and communication challenges are treated worldwide, Iyaso said in a press release. Founded in 2023 by Viraj Kulkarni, Iyaso is an AI-powered platform offering solutions for speech therapy. It aims to help users overcome stuttering through speech therapy and provides a guided program to enhance fluency and develop a positive attitude toward speaking. The platform aspires to empower speech therapy using AI to make it more effective, engaging, and accessible than ever before. According to market research, over 400 million people worldwide struggle with speech and language disorders, which directly impact their academics, careers, and social interactions. According to the Pune-based company, it has developed structured and personalized interventions to help users learn, practice, and apply speech therapy techniques in real-world situations. Iyaso states that its first product, Eloquent for Stuttering, has been used by more than 20,000 users across over 150 countries since its launch in July 2024. Eloquent helps people who stutter improve fluency and confidence through AI-driven exercises and immersive practice simulations. Early validation studies show a 53% reduction in stuttering severity and a 34% improvement in communication confidence, with more than 75% of participants moving to a lower stuttering severity category after using it.

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The need for Pre-Seed VC funds in India

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The need for Pre-Seed VC funds in India
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The article discusses the significance of pre-seed funding in the Indian startup ecosystem. Pre-seed funding fills the gap between bootstrapping and seeking traditional seed funding. It supports startups in their early stages by providing financial support, attracting talent, and validating their problem statements. Pre-seed investors require a deep understanding of the market and focus specifically on this stage of a startup's journey. They offer tailored support and guidance to early-stage startups, helping them navigate challenges and drive growth. Pre-seed funding benefits both startups and investors, allowing for early entry, influence on startup direction, potential high returns, and long-term relationships with entrepreneurs.

Butterfly Learnings raises Rs 32 Cr in Series A round

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Butterfly Learnings raises Rs 32 Cr in Series A round
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Butterfly Learnings, a platform in paediatric behavioural and developmental health, has raised Rs 32 crore in its Series A round ed by Insitor Impact Asia Fund II and Enzia Ventures, with participation from CIIE (IIMA Ventures), Foundation Botnar, 9 Unicorns, and Venture Catalysts. Earlier in 2022, the Mumbai-based startup had raised $2 million in its seed funding round from Insitor Partners, 9 Unicorns, Venture Catalysts, and others. The fresh proceeds will be used to fuel Butterfly Learnings’ expansion efforts as it plans to scale its tech enabled therapy programs. Founded by Sonam Kothari, Butterfly Learnings operate as a phygital platform that offers tailored support for children and families facing challenges related to neurodiversity. It employs over 250 in-house trained therapists, with operations extending to urban areas such as Pune, Nagpur, and Nasik. The platform’s core offerings include individualized therapy regimens based on applied behavior analysis (ABA), consultations with skilled pediatric neurologists or developmental pediatricians, and additional therapies such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, oral placement therapy, and sensory integration. Currently serving approximately 2,000 families across 30 centers in Maharashtra, the firm plans to extend its reach across multiple states and cities in India through a 200-center network.

Axilor bets on healthtech platform Alvye; four others raise early-stage funds

VCCircleVCCircle · 1y ago
Axilor bets on healthtech platform Alvye; four others raise early-stage funds
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Indian healthtech startup Alyve Health has raised $5.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Axilor Ventures. The funds will be used for platform development, talent acquisition, and expansion of operations. Alyve Health offers health plans that cover a range of healthcare services, including doctor consultations, diagnostics, medicine purchases, dental procedures, gym memberships, and well-being. In addition to Alyve Health, generative AI startup Ayna raised $1.5 million in seed funding, consumer brand Rockit secured $719,299 in pre-seed funding, drinking water brand Wahter raised $599,359 in pre-seed funding, and proptech startup Landeed raised an undisclosed amount in a strategic funding round. Fintech startup LEO1 also announced an undisclosed funding amount from Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma.

Deepfake detection startup Neural Defend secures pre-seed funding

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Deepfake detection startup Neural Defend secures pre-seed funding
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Deepfake detection startup Neural Defend secures pre-seed funding Cybersecurity startup Neural Defend has raised over $600K in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) along with participation from MIT SBXI, Techstars, and Soonicorn Ventures. The capital will be used to enhance its agentic AI capabilities for real-time, multimodal deepfake detection, further advancing R&D efforts and product development, Neural Defend said in a press release. Co-founded in 2024 by Piyush Verma, Sivashankar Selvarajan, and Sumit Singh, Neural Defend focuses on deepfake detection and cybersecurity innovation, leveraging AI agentic technology to offer scalable and resilient solutions. Neural Defend aims to address the growing risks posed by AI-generated digital deception. The startup intends to redefine identity protection and fraud prevention on a global scale. It is scaling its operations by engaging with global enterprises, fintech companies, and financial institutions for product validation and market expansion. According to Neural Defend, unlike traditional methods, its proprietary AI models detect deepfakes across multiple data formats, including video/image, audio, real-time streams, ensuring robust fraud prevention for businesses and governments. Neural Defend claims to work with fintech companies and financial institutions focusing on Video verification and KYC use cases.

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