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The Subvocal Company raises $1.3M in pre-seed funding from Y Combinator and Afore Capital to develop eyeglasses enabling silent speech communication.

PRIVATEOct 31, 2026

Amount Raised

$1.3 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

San FranciscoArtificial Intelligence

Investors

Afore CapitalY Combinator

Description

The Subvocal Company, founded by Aarush Yadav and Arnav Kumar, has raised $1.3 million in pre-seed funding to develop wearable eyeglasses that enable users to communicate with computers without speaking aloud. The San Francisco-based startup uses radio-frequency sensing to detect micro-facial movements during silent speech and translate them into text in real time at over 200 words per minute. The technology addresses the limitations of typing and audible speech by allowing users to silently mouth words that are instantly converted to digital text. The glasses are priced at $699 with early-bird pricing available at $499.

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Company Information

Company

The Subvocal Company

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

The Subvocal Company develops eyeglasses that enable users to communicate with computers without speaking aloud using radio-frequency sensing to detect micro-facial movements during silent speech. The wearable technology translates silent mouthing into text in real time at over 200 words per minute. Founded by Aarush Yadav and Arnav Kumar, the company is backed by Y Combinator and aims to provide a faster alternative to typing and speaking to computers.

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