
Spoken is a mobile app that provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology for people unable to use their voice due to nonverbal autism, aphasia, stroke, or other speech and language disorders. The app uses advanced AI predictions and next-generation text-to-speech technology to enable users to express complex thoughts and emotions naturally and quickly by tapping their screen. Spoken personalizes communication by learning from the user's speech patterns and offers a wide variety of natural-sounding voices. It supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, and Mac, enhancing accessibility and independence for users. The company has helped over 150,000 users find their voice, positioning it as a significant player in the AAC market with a focus on user-friendly, personalized speech technology.

Spoken is a mobile app that provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology for people unable to use their voice due to nonverbal autism, aphasia, stroke, or other speech and language disorders. The app uses advanced AI predictions and next-generation text-to-speech technology to enable users to express complex thoughts and emotions naturally and quickly by tapping their screen. Spoken personalizes communication by learning from the user's speech patterns and offers a wide variety of natural-sounding voices. It supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, and Mac, enhancing accessibility and independence for users. The company has helped over 150,000 users find their voice, positioning it as a significant player in the AAC market with a focus on user-friendly, personalized speech technology.
Product: Spoken - Tap to Talk AAC mobile and Mac app for people with speech/language disorders
Users: 100,000+ downloads (site-reported milestone)
Tech: AI-driven next-word prediction and high-quality customizable text-to-speech
Founding team: Founder & CEO Michael Bond
Funding: Seed round (Dec 10, 2021); investors listed: Innovation Works, AlphaLab
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for people with speech and language disorders
Assistive technology / Healthcare
Crunchbase records a Seed round on this date; public profiles list Innovation Works and AlphaLab as investors
“Innovation Works; AlphaLab”