Israeli startup Nagish has announced the acquisition of sign.mt, a cutting-edge AI company specializing in real-time sign language translation. The deal marks a step forward in Nagish’s mission to empower deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals through innovative communication tools.
Nagish, which operates out of New York and Tel Aviv, has emerged as a leader in AI-powered speech-to-text and text-to-speech platforms. The acquisition of sign.mt is expected to bolster its research capabilities and accelerate the development of next-generation accessibility solutions.
Founded by Dr. Amit Moryossef, sign.mt has garnered international recognition for its pioneering use of complex computer vision, generative AI, and translation research to enable real-time translation of sign language. The company’s technology has been praised for its potential to bridge communication gaps and foster greater inclusion in both public and private spheres.
Empowering users around the world
Nagish will use sign.mt’s technology to help develop its next generation of tools aimed at removing communication barriers and empowering deaf and hard-of-hearing users to communicate effectively, furthering the company’s commitment to breaking down communication barriers and advancing accessibility for millions of deaf and hard-of-hearing users around the world.
“Nagish’s mission has always been to utilize innovative technology to empower individuals to communicate more freely, and this acquisition is a key step in fulfilling that vision,” said Tomer Aharoni, CEO and co-founder of Nagish. “The advances that sign.mt has made are remarkable. We are incredibly excited to utilize this technology in our research as we work to take communication to the next level, creating a whole new level of independence for our users.”
As part of the acquisition, Dr. Moryossef will join Nagish as Head of Research. An expert in Sign Language and Natural Language Processing, Moryossef brings years of experience in both academia and industry, having served as a research lead and CTO in previous roles.
“By joining Nagish, we’re taking a major step toward a future where deaf and hard-of-hearing users can communicate seamlessly. I’m excited to continue setting new standards for inclusive communication via innovation,” said Dr.Moryossef.
sign.mt's research and development expansion
Nagish has indicated plans to invest millions of dollars into research and development over the coming years, with a focus on AI-driven accessibility. The company’s platform already adheres to the highest privacy and regulatory standards, and the integration of sign.mt’s technology is expected to expand its capabilities significantly.
With this acquisition, Nagish positions itself at the forefront of a growing movement to harness artificial intelligence for social impact, particularly in the realm of inclusive communication. The collaboration between Nagish and sign.mt signals a promising future for accessibility tech — one where language barriers are no longer an obstacle to connection.