- Acquired by The Shubert Organization, Feb 2022
- Raised $1.8M funding round, Jan 2018
- Raised $1.2M funding round, Jul 2015
About
GalaPro has developed technology to provide live shows, theater, and cinema with accessibility and translation services, including subtitles, dubbing, closed captioning, audio description, and amplification, directly to the users own mobile device via an app available on both the App Store and Google Play. The companys speech recognition technology synchronizes all content in real-time, providing a seamless in-theater experience. The GalaPro solution was designed for patrons who are deaf or blind, have hearing impairments or low vision, or require translation services, as well as for the aging population. GalaPro provides venues with an opportunity to broaden their audiences while serving as an additional marketing tool for connecting with their patrons and gathering user data. GalaPro is currently in use in most Broadway theaters in New York as well as additional theaters across the U.S. and Canada, with an upcoming launch in London. The Broadway League in New York has adopted the GalaPro solution as the industry standard, and it is supported by the Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment. The company is the recipient of the 2018 Sapolin Accessibility Award for Communication and Technology from the New York City Mayors Office for People with Disabilities.
Funding history · 2 rounds · $3.0M total
Q&A
- What is GalaPro App's primary business?
- GalaPro App develops technology to provide accessibility and translation services for live shows, theater, and cinema, including subtitles, dubbing, closed captioning, audio description, and amplification, delivered via a mobile app.
- When was GalaPro App acquired and by whom?
- GalaPro App was acquired by The Shubert Organization in February 2022.
- How much funding did GalaPro App raise in total?
- GalaPro App raised a total of $3,000,000 USD across two funding rounds.
- What was GalaPro App's last known funding round?
- GalaPro App's last funding round occurred in January 2018, raising $1,800,000 USD.
- Where is GalaPro App headquartered?
- GalaPro App is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
- How many employees did GalaPro App have?
- GalaPro App had 1-10 employees.
- Which organizations have adopted or supported the GalaPro solution?
- The Broadway League in New York has adopted the GalaPro solution as the industry standard, and it is supported by the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.
- What award did GalaPro App receive in 2018?
- GalaPro App received the 2018 Sapolin Accessibility Award for Communication and Technology from the New York City Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities.
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| linkedin.com/company/10113019 | |
| facebook.com/Galaproapp | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCp_t0RzwFz60AqDw53QpaEg |
| instagram.com/galaproapp |
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| Former names | GalaPrompter |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015-6 |
| Employees (exact) | 3 |
| Offices | New York |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by The Shubert Organization on Feb 2022 - closed due to acquisition |
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Acquired by The Shubert Organization 2022-02