Funding · Healthcare & Life Sciences
Gabify raises $175,000 pre-seed led by IPV
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- Date
- Company
- Gabify
- What it does
- AI screening for speech and neuro disorders
- Kind
- Funding
- Amount
- $175,000 + ₹25 lakh
- Stage
- pre-seed
- Founded
- 2023
What they do
Gabify provides an AI platform to screen and manage autism, ADHD, and other speech and neurological disorders
What happened
It raised $175,000 in pre-seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures, plus a ₹25 lakh grant from GHRTBI
Why it matters
The platform uses dual-AI (voice and vision) and has been tested in 35+ preschools in India
The details
- Gabify announced a $175,000 pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures on 2 April 2026.
- It also received a ₹25 lakh grant under the Nidhi Seed Support Scheme from GHRTBI.
- The company was founded in 2023 by Sahil Chopra, Prachi Sood, and Vasyl Leshchuk.
- Gabify is described as India's first fully hosted SaaS ecosystem for speech and neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Its platform uses dual-AI (voice and vision) to analyse speech patterns, facial expressions, eye gaze, and behaviours.
- The system is aligned with 189+ clinically validated parameters from DSM-5 and CARS.
- It follows a human-in-the-loop model where AI outputs are reviewed by clinical experts.
- The platform has been tested in 35+ preschool and daycare centres in India during a private beta.
The bigger picture
- Autism prevalence has risen to 1 in 30 children post-COVID, creating urgent need for scalable screening.
- India faces a shortage of therapists and long wait times, making AI-assisted tools critical.
- The global market for such solutions is estimated at USD 110 billion with a ~15% CAGR.
- Gabify's platform is designed for Bharat (rural India) with multilingual and low-bandwidth support.
About the business
- Gabify offers an end-to-end AI screening and therapy management platform for autism, ADHD, and other speech and neurological disorders.
- Its dual-AI technology analyses both voice and vision inputs to detect signs of neurodevelopmental conditions.
- The platform uses 189+ clinically validated parameters based on DSM-5 and CARS standards.
- It follows a human-in-the-loop model where clinical experts review AI outputs before final diagnosis.
- The platform reduces assessment time by up to 70% compared to traditional methods.
- Gabify serves schools, hospitals, private practices, and NGOs as its primary users.
- It was tested in 35+ preschool and daycare centres in India during its private beta phase.
- The platform is designed for Bharat (rural India) with multilingual and low-bandwidth capabilities.
What happens next
- Gabify will use the funds for clinical validation, technology enhancement, and team expansion.
- It aims to impact 1 million children by 2028 through B2B, B2C, and CSR-led rollouts.
The deal
- Type
- pre-seed
Investors
- Inflection Point Ventures (lead) — Angel investing platform that has invested over INR 1200 crore across 280+ startups.
Founders
- Sahil Chopra, Founder & CEO
- Prachi Sood, Co-founder & CMO
- Vasyl Leshchuk, Co-founder & CTO
About Gabify
- Product
- AI-powered voice and vision analysis platform for early screening and therapy of autism, ADHD, and speech disorders
- Customers
- Preschools, schools, parents, and healthcare providers addressing neurodevelopmental disorder detection
- How it makes money
- B2B2C and B2C platform for clinical validation and therapy management
- What sets it apart
- Dual AI system combining voice and vision analysis with human-in-the-loop approach for clinical validation
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