Cornell Tech Studio startup Hyro raises $45 million to scale voice AI…

Team S · 2026-01-02T07:41:24.000Z

Hyro, a New York City–based AI startup borne out of Cornell Tech research, has raised $45 million in a funding round to expand its voice-enabled artificial intelligence platform designed for healthcare and enterprise use cases. The company’s technology connects patients and providers through conversational AI that understands complex, domain-specific language, improving clinical workflows, patient engagement and accessibility across medical settings. The financing will fuel product development, support regulatory and clinical integrations, and accelerate business growth as Hyro expands its footprint across hospitals, health systems and enterprise partners. Founded at Cornell Tech Studio, the startup is led by a team with deep roots in AI, speech technologies and healthcare informatics, aiming to address unmet needs in patient communication, automated intake, care navigation and provider support. The round drew participation from a group of strategic investors and health-tech backers, signalling strong confidence in voice and conversational AI’s role in the future of digital health delivery. Details on specific firm commitments were announced alongside statements from Cornell Tech leadership emphasising the startup’s potential to improve outcomes and streamline critical clinical operations.

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Cornell Tech Studio startup Hyro raises $45 million to scale voice AI… | Newnex