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Develops AI-driven stuttering therapy programs to restore fluent speech for people who stutter.
International Stuttering Therapy Institute, based in Sofia, Bulgaria, develops the "Bye Bye Stuttering" AI-driven program to restore fluent speech for individuals who stutter. This multilingual application claims to be 5x more effective, 10x more affordable, and 20x faster than standard therapy, leveraging two decades of expertise from stuttering centers and online methods. The institute targets an estimated 80 million people globally who stutter, having previously assisted 5,000 individuals. Operating with a team of 3 employees, the organization focuses on scalable solutions for speech therapy. The International Stuttering Therapy Institute was founded in August 2019 by Mariana Balabanova, a Speech Therapist with MS SLP and MS Engineer degrees. The firm focuses on healthcare services, targets 80 million people worldwide who stutter, with prior help to 5,000 individuals.
International Stuttering Therapy Institute has raised $120K across 1 funding round.
International Stuttering Therapy Institute has raised $120K in total across 1 funding round.
International Stuttering Therapy Institute has raised $120K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $120K Seed in May 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | $120K Seed | — | Vitosha Venture Partners | Announced |
International Stuttering Therapy Institute has raised $120K in total across 1 funding round.
International Stuttering Therapy Institute's investors include Vitosha Venture Partners.
International Stuttering Therapy Institute (ISTI) appears to be a small private/research startup focused on developing a stuttering therapy program (often referenced as the “BYE BYE STUTTERING” project), rather than a general-purpose technology company[1][6].[1]
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