Sign-Speak
Techstars '21Victor, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
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Sign-Speak uses AI to translate communication into sign language, making information and content accessible to deaf and hard of hearing communities globally.
Founders & leadership
Sign-Speak was founded in 2021 by Niko, Nicholas Wilkins, Yamillet Payano, and Nikolas Kelly.
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Nicholas WilkinsinMachine Learning ExpertNicholas Wilkins studied American Sign Language at RIT and has expertise in machine learning, AI, linguistics, and mathematics applied to sign language recognition and generation technologies.
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Yamillet PayanoCo-founder
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Nikolas KellyCo-founder
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$683.8K disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2022
▶$183.8KraisedJun 2023 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(c)
▶$183.8KraisedJun 2023 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Nikolas KellyExecutive Officer, Director
- Yamillet PayanoExecutive Officer, Director
- Nicholas WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $183.8K
- Amount sold
- $183.8K
- Minimum investment
- $1K
- First sale
- Apr 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
▶$500KraisedApr 2023 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(c)
▶$500KraisedApr 2023 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Nikolas KellyExecutive Officer, Director
- Nicholas WilkinsExecutive Officer, Director
- Yamillet PayanoExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $500K
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Nov 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Sign-Speak do?
- Sign-Speak uses AI to translate communication into sign language, making information and content accessible to deaf and hard of hearing communities globally.
- Who founded Sign-Speak?
- Sign-Speak was founded by Niko, Nicholas Wilkins, Yamillet Payano, Nikolas Kelly in 2021.
- Who are Sign-Speak's investors?
- Sign-Speak's investors include Launch NY, Techstars, Visible Hands, Boston Impact Initiative (BII).
- How much funding has Sign-Speak raised?
- Sign-Speak has disclosed $683.8K raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Sign-Speak headquartered?
- Sign-Speak is headquartered in Victor, US.


