Iyaso
Category: Voice / Speech AI
AI-powered speech therapy solutions focused on stuttering, delivered via its flagship product, Eloquent. Iyaso was founded in 2023. The company is led by Viraj Kulkarni. Based in Pune, India. Team size: N/A. Total funding raised: $500,000.00. Latest round: Pre-seed. Key investors include Malpani Ventures, Angel investors.
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Pune, India
- Team size
- N/A
- Total funding
- $500,000.00
Value proposition
Accessible, personalized, and engaging AI-driven speech therapy that improves fluency and builds communication confidence
Products and solutions
Eloquent for Stuttering
Unique value
Uses AI to deliver scalable, personalized speech therapy tailored to individual needs, setting it apart from conventional methods
Target customer
Individuals who stutter, particularly underserved populations lacking access to traditional speech therapy
Industries served
Healthcare, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders
Technology advantage
Integrates AI-driven personalized interventions with immersive practice simulations to complement traditional therapy
How they differentiate
Leverages AI to offer scalable, effective, and personalized therapy that enhances traditional speech therapy methods
Main competitors
Fluency Coach, SpeakFlow, Stuttering Foundation
Key partnerships
Malpani Ventures, Angel investor network
Major milestones
Launched flagship product Eloquent (July 2024), Reached 30,000+ users across 200 countries, Published pilot validation study on arXiv (2503.02743), Demonstrated 53% reduction in stuttering severity and 34% improvement in communication confidence, $500K secured in pre-seed funding led by Malpani Ventures
Growth metrics
Over 30,000 users across 200 countries; reported 53% reduction in stuttering severity and 34% improvement in communication confidence among users; 75% of users moved from severe stuttering to mild or no stuttering
Market positioning
Aiming to position itself as a leader in AI-driven speech therapy innovation
Geographic focus
Global focus with an emphasis on reaching underserved populations
Patents and IP
No public information on patents or proprietary IP
About Viraj Kulkarni
Viraj Kulkarni is the founder of Iyaso, an AI-powered speech therapy startup. He founded the company in 2023, inspired by his personal experience with stuttering. He has a background in quantum computing and science writing, and studied at the University of California, Berkeley. Under his leadership, Iyaso has raised $500K in a pre-seed funding round.
Official website: https://www.iyaso.ai