Signvrse
OperatingAI, motion capture and 3D avatars that translate speech and text into Kenyan Sign Language in real time.
- EdTech
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Grant
- Founded 2023
- signvrse.com ↗
- Last round
- Grant
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2023
- Investors
- 2
- on record
About Signvrse
Signvrse is a Nairobi accessibility startup that uses artificial intelligence, motion capture and 3D avatars to bridge communication gaps for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Its flagship platform, Terp 360, turns English and Swahili speech or text into Kenyan Sign Language through animated avatars, built on one of Kenya's largest sign-language datasets, and is used across public services, education and enterprise. Founded in 2023 by Elly Savatia and Branice Kazira, Signvrse won the Royal Academy of Engineering's 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and was selected for Cohort 4 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship run by iHub.
Signvrse funding1 round
The latest is a Grant announced 24 Jul 2026, led by Mastercard Foundation.
Who has invested in Signvrse
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | Signvrse Grant | Mastercard Foundation +1 | Not disclosed |
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Frequently asked about Signvrse
- Where is Signvrse based and when was it founded?
- Signvrse is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and was founded in 2023.
- How much funding has Signvrse raised?
- Signvrse has raised 1 funding round; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Grant, was announced on Jul 24, 2026.
- Who has invested in Signvrse?
- Backers include Mastercard Foundation and iHub.
- What sector is Signvrse in?
- Signvrse operates in EdTech and Artificial Intelligence.
