Bettear Overview
Bettear is an AI-powered Assistive Listening solution that enables people with hearing difficulties to experience everyday social activities without the hassle, just like everyone else. Thanks to Bettear, institutions of all kinds, from concert halls to museums and universities can offer full coverage of audio accessibility without adding extra staff or equipment — A win-win for everyone. The company is on a mission to revolutionize the way people with hearing difficulties experience everyday social activities and cultural events.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$500KJan 2020
$1.1MJan 2023
$2.6MJul 2024
$3.5MJun 2022
$4.8MNov 2023
Latest News
growth-positive
המהפכה כבר כאן: כך AI ישפיע על איכות החיים של הגיל...
The article discusses the increasing use of AI and data technologies in elderly care, particularly in Israel where life expectancy is among the highest in the world. The Azrieli Groups Innovation Sprint program is highlighted, which is aimed at startups and tech companies with relevant solutions for the groups assets and sectors. The program aims to quickly and efficiently embed technological solutions in the group that will reach a high scale. The article also mentions the adoption of AI-based technologies by Azrieli Palace, a network of protected housing from the Azrieli Group, to improve the quality of life of its residents.
PartnersCustomers
Bettear - Making Dreams Accessible, KAN 11
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הפועל ת"א תנגיש משחקים לאוהדים עם מוגבלויות
The Hapoel Tel Aviv football club has become the first in Israel to make its games accessible to fans with sensory disabilities. The team, coaching staff, and management visited the Na Laga center to learn about the world of visually and hearing impaired individuals. As part of the initiative, the club will provide real-time audio descriptions of the games through the Bettear app for visually impaired and blind fans. The visit to the center is a prelude to a special event that will take place before the teams home game against M.S. Ashdod on February 25th, where an accessible game system will be launched. The Hapoel Tel Aviv CEO stated that the club aims to promote awareness and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities.
Customers
"These Israeli technologies are creating a more accessible world for all. On this #IDPWD, we stand with the more than a billion people worldwide with disabilities and pledge to work towards creating a better more equal future. pic.twitter.com/mSBPZeZTy8 / Twitter"
growth-positive
עתיד נגישות השמיעה: רשת להנגשה קולית בזמן אמת ובהתאמה אישית
Bettear, an Israeli start-up, is developing advanced technologies for real-time, personalized, and accessible sound experiences. The technology is embedded in theaters, universities, cinemas, museums, and more, allowing users to experience high-quality sound without environmental noise through their smartphones and personal hearing aids. The company was founded by Itamar Gabbai and Yami Tor, who met during their military service in a classified unit in the Air Force. The technology is not only beneficial for the hearing impaired, but also for those with attention disorders, cognitive decline, and those who experience hearing loss but do not want to be marked with hearing aids.
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| Sector | Health Tech & Life Sciences |
Funding
| Total funding | $4.85M |
| Last funding | $1.5M |
| Stage | A |
| Rounds | 5 |
| Investors | 1 |
Team Members
9
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.bettear.com |
| App Store | App Store |
| Google Play | Google Play |
Locations
HaBarzel St 33, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Photos & Videos
2 item(s)
Bettear Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
11-50
Sector
Health Tech & Life SciencesDigital HealthcareDigital Accessibility SolutionsTarget Customer
Travel & TourismAttractionsMuseums & Historical SitesEducationHigher EducationHealthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareProvidersPatientsMedia & EntertainmentCore Technology
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningData StoragePlatforms & InterfacesMobileWebTags (15)
monitoringsignal-processingreal-timemobile-applicationsassistive-devicesmachine-learningdigital-healthcaremedical-devicesmedical-technologiesartificial-intelligencealgorithmspersonalizationaccessibilityweb-platformmusicGeographic Markets
IsraelEuropeAmericasCanadaBettear Financials
$4.85M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$1.5M
Last funding
A
Funding stage
5
Total rounds
1
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$500KJan 2020
$1.1MJan 2023
$2.6MJul 2024
$3.5MJun 2022
$4.8MNov 2023
Private Equity Funding
A Round
Jul 2024
$1.5M
SAFE
Nov 2023
$1.3M
Seed
Jan 2023
$650K
Convertible Debt
Jun 2022
$900K
Pre-Seed
Jan 2020
$500K
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Bettear Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$500KJan 2020
$1.1MJan 2023
$2.6MJul 2024
$3.5MJun 2022
$4.8MNov 2023
All Events
A Round
Jul 2024
$1.5M
SAFE
Nov 2023
$1.3M
Seed
Jan 2023
$650K
Convertible Debt
Jun 2022
$900K
Pre-Seed
Jan 2020
$500K
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Bettear News
6 articles
growth-positive
המהפכה כבר כאן: כך AI ישפיע על איכות החיים של הגיל...
The article discusses the increasing use of AI and data technologies in elderly care, particularly in Israel where life expectancy is among the highest in the world. The Azrieli Groups Innovation Sprint program is highlighted, which is aimed at startups and tech companies with relevant solutions for the groups assets and sectors. The program aims to quickly and efficiently embed technological solutions in the group that will reach a high scale. The article also mentions the adoption of AI-based technologies by Azrieli Palace, a network of protected housing from the Azrieli Group, to improve the quality of life of its residents.
PartnersCustomers
Bettear - Making Dreams Accessible, KAN 11
growth-positive
הפועל ת"א תנגיש משחקים לאוהדים עם מוגבלויות
The Hapoel Tel Aviv football club has become the first in Israel to make its games accessible to fans with sensory disabilities. The team, coaching staff, and management visited the Na Laga center to learn about the world of visually and hearing impaired individuals. As part of the initiative, the club will provide real-time audio descriptions of the games through the Bettear app for visually impaired and blind fans. The visit to the center is a prelude to a special event that will take place before the teams home game against M.S. Ashdod on February 25th, where an accessible game system will be launched. The Hapoel Tel Aviv CEO stated that the club aims to promote awareness and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities.
Customers
"These Israeli technologies are creating a more accessible world for all. On this #IDPWD, we stand with the more than a billion people worldwide with disabilities and pledge to work towards creating a better more equal future. pic.twitter.com/mSBPZeZTy8 / Twitter"
growth-positive
עתיד נגישות השמיעה: רשת להנגשה קולית בזמן אמת ובהתאמה אישית
Bettear, an Israeli start-up, is developing advanced technologies for real-time, personalized, and accessible sound experiences. The technology is embedded in theaters, universities, cinemas, museums, and more, allowing users to experience high-quality sound without environmental noise through their smartphones and personal hearing aids. The company was founded by Itamar Gabbai and Yami Tor, who met during their military service in a classified unit in the Air Force. The technology is not only beneficial for the hearing impaired, but also for those with attention disorders, cognitive decline, and those who experience hearing loss but do not want to be marked with hearing aids.
CustomersExpand
growth-positive
Bettear: one start-up's journey to bridging a technological gap in pursuit of auditory accessibility
Israeli start-up Bettear aims to address the issue of auditory accessibility for people with hearing impairment. They have designed a system that streams live audio content through a venues Wi-Fi, which can be picked up by the users smartphone and optimized for their hearing needs. The app then feeds the optimized audio directly into the users hearing aid, implant, or headphones. Bettear was founded by Itamar Gabbay and Yami Thor, who were inspired by their experiences working in cultural venues and witnessing the exclusion of the hearing-impaired population. They have partnered with Bekol, an Israeli organization for the hearing impaired, to address the issue. Bettear is continuously working on expanding their range of solutions and plans to launch a support system for home TVs.
Customers
Bettear Team
Guy Elemberg
Head Of Service
Avi Mann
Head of Strategy
Meital Botton
Administrative Manager
Shaked Bigi
Community Manger
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 12 |
| Team members | 10 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 102/100 |
| Missing | markets |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 515665842 |
| Phone | +972524833886 |
| Creator | Yotam Maman |
| Creator email | yotamm1988@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Updater email | yanina.wainscheinker@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2024-01-15T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2020-03-04T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |