# Aira Tech

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aira-tech

- Industry: Hardware
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.aira.io
- Total disclosed funding: $35M
- Latest round: Series B (Dec 12, 2018)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Aira Tech Corp provides innovative remote video interpreting services for the visually impaired and Deaf communities, enhancing communication and accessibility through its applications Aira Explorer and Aira ASL.Founded in 2014 in the US, Aira Tech Corp specializes in remote interpreting services. The company has not undergone any notable pivots or changes in its business strategy. Suman Kanuganti, one of the founders, leads the company as CEO. The company's total funding raised amounts to USD 17.16 mn, primarily from a Series B funding round led by Bose Ventures in December 2018.Aira offers remote video interpreting services through its two primary applications: Aira Explorer, which assists individuals who are blind or low-vision by connecting them with professional visual interpreters, and Aira ASL, which provides on-demand American Sign Language interpreting for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. Both applications are accessible at select Access Partner locations across North America and globally, demonstrating Aira's focus on promoting inclusivity.Aira generates revenue through partnerships with various organizations, allowing them to offer Aira Explorer and Aira ASL at no cost to their users. These partnerships include collaborations with retail giants and educational institutions, which subscribe to Aira's services to enhance accessibility and communication for diverse clientele.Aira Tech Corp aims to leverage its recent Series B funding of USD 17.16 mn to enhance its product offerings and expand its service reach. The company is focused on developing additional features for Aira Explorer and Aira ASL, aiming for new product launches in the upcoming year. Additionally, Aira plans to extend its services into new geographic regions, targeting markets in Europe and Asia by 2025. These initiatives will support Aira's mission of improving accessibility and inclusivity across various communities.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Dec 12, 2018, $17M — Bose Ventures
- Series B, May 5, 2017, $12M — ARCH Venture Partners, Arboretum Ventures, Lux Capital, Felicis Ventures, JAZZ Venture Partners, National Federation of the Blind
- Series A, Mar 2, 2016, $2.6M — ARCH Venture Partners, Lux Capital, Felicis Ventures, Benchmark
- Series A, Jan 19, 2016, $3M — ARCH Venture Partners, Lux Capital, Felicis Ventures
- Seed, Oct 14, 2015, $0.8M — ARCH Venture Partners, Lux Capital

## Investors

- ARCH Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/arch-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Lux Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lux-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Felicis Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/felicis-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Benchmark (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/benchmark) — Series A
- Arboretum Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/arboretum-ventures) — Series B
- JAZZ Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jazz-venture-partners) — Series B
- National Federation of the Blind — Series B
- Bose Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bose-ventures) — Series B