No Barrier, a rapidly healthcare AI company focused on eliminating language barriers in clinical settings, has raised an oversubscribed Seed Round of $2.7 million led by A-Squared Ventures, Esplanade Ventures, Rock Health Capital, and Fusion. The new funding will support broader deployment of the company’s real-time, compliant medical interpretation technology across hospitals, clinics, and specialty care environments.
The San Francisco-based startup has developed an AI-powered interpretation platform that seamlessly integrates into clinical workflows, providing instant, high-accuracy medical translation in over 40 languages. Unlike general-purpose translation tools, No Barrier’s system is designed specifically for healthcare environments and supports HIPAA-grade protections, EHR integrations, and zero-wait access for clinicians and patients.
The funding will accelerate expansion across the full continuum of care, from appointment check-in to diagnostics, procedures, and treatment plans. More than 25.7 million Americans have limited English proficiency, a challenge that frequently delays diagnoses, contributes to higher readmission rates, and creates significant risks for patient safety. No Barrier aims to close this gap by replacing slow and costly traditional interpreter models with immediate, private, and clinically validated communication support.
The company reports that its technology has already been deployed across over 100 healthcare sites in 12 states, spanning service lines such as Mental Health, Reproductive Care, and Pediatrics. Facilities using the platform have reduced interpretation costs by as much as 70 percent, while enabling standardized and consistent communication and eliminating wait times that previously interrupted clinical encounters. By reducing reliance on third-party interpreters during sensitive appointments, health systems have also improved privacy and patient comfort.
No Barrier’s founding team includes second-time Voice AI entrepreneurs and experienced healthcare leaders who have spent years addressing language inequities in clinical settings. The company’s mission-driven approach has resonated with clinicians, investors, and health systems seeking scalable, compliant, and cost-efficient language access solutions.
The new funding marks a significant milestone as the company continues to pursue its goal of eliminating communication barriers in American healthcare, providing patients and clinicians with immediate access to accurate interpretation.
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“Our mission is simple — make healthcare communication immediate, accurate, and accessible to every patient. We’re removing language barriers from healthcare, permanently.”
Eyal Heldenberg, CEO, No Barrier
“I’m a believer that the intersection between health and technology can be efficient, affordable and can bring better health outcomes for our community.”
“My passion has always been to convert health information into action that improves the wellbeing of our communities. No Barrier is filling such an important gap of connecting language to create better care for all patients and all people.”
Dr. Ilan Shapiro MD, MBA, FAAP, FACHE, Advisory Board Member, No Barrier
“Our partnership with No Barrier has been transformative for Community Clinic. We’ve seen measurably positive outcomes in both patient interactions and team efficiency, with continuous improvements that enhance our ability to deliver exceptional care. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and growing the impact.”
Judd Semingson, CEO, Community Clinic
“No Barrier’s team brings deep expertise in software-based language solutions. By working with them for more than a year before this investment, we were highly impressed by their ability to translate these skills into an efficient solution that addresses a clear pain point for both providers and patients.”
Nadav Shimoni, Managing Partner, A-Squared Ventures
“As an immigrant myself, I saw the challenge first-hand when my family moved to Canada and my younger sister was misdiagnosed for months resulting in emergency surgery, and organ loss… I was that child who tried to help their parents talk to the clinicians but found it difficult to translate technical medical knowledge in non-native tongue, which is why this solution is so valuable and impactful to not only my story, but so many others.”
Ella Seitz, Managing Partner, Esplanade Ventures
“No Barrier is building what we consistently hear health systems asking for: a compliant, scalable way to expand language access, improve quality, and reduce costs. The No Barrier team has done an incredible job translating that vision into technology that strengthens care delivery and equity.”
Sean Day, Venture Principal, Rock Health Capital
