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Signapse

Guildford, GB · 8 known investors

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Signapse builds AI sign language translation software that generates photo-realistic British Sign Language (BSL) and American Sign Language (ASL) video from text, including real-time train announcements and post-production video content. It serves organisations and public services that want to make their content and spaces accessible to Deaf sign language users, with a stated focus on the UK.

Founders & leadership

BSBen Saunders
Ben SaundersFounderBen Saunders is co-founder and CTO of Signapse, which uses generative AI to translate text into British Sign Language video.

Investors · 8

Also in the syndicate · 3

CEAS InvestmentsFSE GroupRoyal Association for Deaf people

Funding

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Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
SIGNAPSE LTD
Company number
13898753
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 Feb 2022
Registered office
St John’S Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS
Nature of business (SIC)
74300 — Translation and interpretation activities
Accounts
last made up to 31 Mar 2025 · next due 31 Dec 2026
Confirmation statement
last made up to 6 Feb 2026 · next due 20 Feb 2027

Current officers · 6

  • Richard Bowden — director, appointed 7 Feb 2022
  • Sally Chalk — director, appointed 7 Feb 2022
  • Pearse Coyle — director, appointed 18 Aug 2022
  • Noah Jacobsen Isserman — director, appointed 18 Aug 2022
  • Benjamin Matthew Saunders — director, appointed 7 Feb 2022
  • Mark Wheatley — director, appointed 28 Mar 2024

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 13 Sept 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Signapse do?
Signapse builds AI sign language translation software that generates photo-realistic British Sign Language (BSL) and American Sign Language (ASL) video from text, including real-time train announcements and post-production video content. It serves organisations and public services that want to make their content and spaces accessible to Deaf sign language users, with a stated focus on the UK.
Who founded Signapse?
Signapse was founded by Ben Saunders.
Who are Signapse's investors?
Signapse's investors include Soulmates Ventures, The FSE Group, Deeptech Seed Fund, Empirical Ventures, Innovate UK.
Where is Signapse headquartered?
Signapse is headquartered in Guildford, GB.