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Inclusive Innovation: Globant Ventures Invests in Asteroid Technologies to Empower Universal Accessibility
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11 Jul 2024
Press Release
- Both organizations will work together to enhance software to help users with hearing impairments, speech difficulties or diverse communication needs.
SAN FRANCISCO- July 11, 2024 - Globant Ventures, Globant’s (NYSE: GLOB) Corporate Venture Capital, has announced an investment in Asteroid Technologies aimed to enhance the quality of life for people with different disabilities by facilitating communication through Háblalo, their inclusive tech platform.
Globant and Asteroid Technologies share a strong commitment to fostering a future where accessibility is universal. In pursuit of this vision, they have signed a collaboration agreement to revolutionize the inclusive communication landscape, leveraging technology to create a more accessible and accommodating environment for individuals with diverse communication needs.
"At Globant Ventures, we are happy and proud to have invested in Asteroid Technologies and its platform Háblalo, an innovative app dedicated to aiding individuals with hearing impairments and verbal communication challenges. The investment reflects our unwavering belief in a future where universal accessibility is not just a possibility but an achievable goal. We are deeply committed to fostering inclusion and empowering every individual to participate fully in society,” said Joaquín Morixe, Head of Globant Ventures and VP Business Strategy at Globant X.
"We are proud to be invested in by Globant, and we are excited about the possibility of working hand in hand in developing more and better technological solutions that make universal accessibility a new standard. As a social technology company, Asteroid's purpose is to assist the greatest number of people with disabilities for free, and by joining forces with Globant, we have the tremendous opportunity to consolidate our position and business models to make this a reality on a global level," stated Mateo Salvatto, CEO and co-founder of Asteroid Technologies.
Founded in 2016 by Mateo Salvatto, Sergio Cantarovici and Laura Muchnik to provide communication support to individuals with disabilities, Háblalo is a development by Asteroid Technologies. This Argentine start-up enables all types of organizations to create an inclusive environment for people with disabilities. Its solution, Háblalo, is used by over 400,000 people for free, and its Háblalo for Business (B2B) service serves as a new digital gateway and standard in accessible communication for various industries: financial entities, retailers, restaurants, airlines, public sector, and football stadiums, among others.
The Asteroid Technologies investment is another bet from Globant Ventures, Globant’s corporate venture capital fund, which invests in visionary and purpose-driven entrepreneurs seeking to reinvent business through the lens of technology.
Globant Ventures continues to search for new ventures. Those interested can apply at: www.globantventures.com.
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About Globant
At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, leveraging our experience as an AI powerhouse. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their customers.
- We have more than 28,900 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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About Asteroid Technologies
Co-founded by Mateo Salvatto, Laura Muchnik, and Sergio Cantarovici, Asteroid Technologies enables all types of organizations to create an inclusive environment for people with disabilities. Their solution, Háblalo, is used by more than 400,000 people for free, and their service, Háblalo for Business (B2B), is a new digital ramp and a standard in accessible communication for various industries: financial entities, retailers, restaurants, airlines, the public sector, and football stadiums, among others.
Asteroid's mission is to connect public and private organizations with their potential audiences from a perspective of universal accessibility. Their business model has reversed the relationship between platforms and users; by developing technology for free assistance to people with disabilities and generating new opportunities for governments and businesses to become increasingly inclusive.
