HAND TALK SERVIÇOS LTDA

Hand Talk, based in Brazil, enhances accessibility for the deaf community with its innovative Hand Talk Plugin, which translates written content into American Sign Language (ASL) and Brazilian Sign Language (Libras). Founded in 2012 in Maceio, Brazil, Hand Talk Serviços Ltda provides technology solutions for communication accessibility. The company's CEO, Ronaldo Tenório, along with co-founders Carlos Wanderlan and Thadeu Luz, has led the firm through four funding rounds, including the recent Seed round, where they raised BRL 2. 500 mn from Bossa Nova Investimentos and Kviv Ventures, bringing their total amount raised to BRL 2.

500 mn. Hand Talk specializes in innovative solutions to improve accessibility for the deaf community through its core product, the Hand Talk Plugin. This plugin, launched in Brazil, translates written content into ASL and Libras, enabling effective communication with deaf individuals. It has successfully translated nearly 2 billion words, serving businesses, educational institutions, and individuals seeking to learn sign language, primarily in North America and South America.

The revenue model of Hand Talk is based on subscriptions and partnerships, allowing clients—such as corporations and educational institutions—to integrate the Hand Talk Plugin into their platforms. Clients pay a recurring fee for access to translation services, and partnerships with diversity and inclusion organizations further enhance their reach to facilitate accessible content. Hand Talk plans to launch new products aimed at expanding accessibility solutions for the deaf community. The company is actively seeking to expand into additional markets, with a focus on North America and Europe by 2025.

The recent funding from Bossa Nova Investimentos will support these initiatives, allowing for further product development and market penetration.