Iyaso is a Pune-based startup founded in 2023 by Viraj Kulkarni, focusing on AI-powered speech therapy solutions. In March 2025, the company secured $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Malpani Ventures, with participation from several angel investors. (indianstartuptimes.com)
The startup’s flagship product, Eloquent for Stuttering, launched in July 2024, has been adopted by over 20,000 users across more than 150 countries. This AI-driven solution offers personalized therapy programs designed to improve fluency and build confidence in individuals who stutter. Early validation studies indicate a 53% reduction in stuttering severity and a 34% improvement in communication confidence among users, with over 75% moving to a lower stuttering severity category after using the program. (indianstartuptimes.com)
With the recent funding, Iyaso aims to further refine its technology and expand its reach, continuing to pioneer AI-driven advancements in speech therapy to empower individuals to communicate with greater confidence and ease. (indianstartuptimes.com)
