What Taika Translations does

Taika Translations LLC is a veteran-owned professional language services agency headquartered in Austin, Texas, operating since 2009 under the legal name Taika Translations LLC alongside affiliated brands TeamTaika.com and TVPTeam.com. The company delivers translation, interpretation, transcription, multilingual desktop publishing, accessibility remediation, and AI/digital services across 300+ languages using a network of 2,000+ vetted linguists. Its core translation offering is anchored by a Translation-Editing-Proofreading (TEP) two-linguist quality process, with certified document translations starting at $26 per page and a 100% USCIS Acceptance Guarantee backed by a full-year accuracy warranty. Interpretation services span on-demand phone, video remote, on-site, remote simultaneous, and ASL/CART modalities, priced by the minute or hour.

The company's revenue model is multi-stream and transactional-to-managed: pay-as-you-go per-page/per-minute/per-project pricing for SMB and individual customers via an online store and quote system; per-minute and per-hour interpretation billing; managed enterprise localization programs with shared translation memory and terminology management; and government contracting via GSA Schedule (47QRAA18D00GT) and NASPO ValuePoint (40-00000-24-00076AJ). A newer AI & Digital Services line, built with sister company TVPTeam, adds done-for-you workflow automation, AI-powered intake systems, multilingual AI content pipelines, and machine translation post-editing, priced by volume and project scope.

Taika's technology stack is built around human linguist workflows augmented by machine translation post-editing, AI intake/routing tools, and workflow automation via n8n and Make, with integrations to Stripe (payments), Calendly (consultation booking), and various CRM/CMS platforms. The company holds ISO 17100, ISO 9001, and ISO 27001 certifications and is compliant with HIPAA, Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, FERPA, and COPPA, enabling it to serve regulated workloads across government, healthcare, legal, education, and enterprise verticals. Customers include federal agencies, Deloitte, Dell, HP, 3M, Allianz, Mercy Corps, and major U.S. school districts.

Name

Taika Translations

Legal name

Taika Translations LLC

Website

https://taikatranslations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Veteran-owned professional language services agency founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, TX, offering certified translation, interpretation, transcription, accessibility remediation, and AI/digital services across 300+ languages to government agencies, healthcare, legal, education, and enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Translation & Interpretation Services

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), Translation and Interpretation Services (54193), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Localization Technology & Automation (TMS, Subtitle Tools, MT/AI, Speech-to-Text) (MPAHAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multilingual/Translation Communication Apps (BPAMACAJ), Visa Documentation, Translation, Notarization & Apostille Services (EDAIADAD)

Keywords

• Translation services
• Interpretation services
• Language localization
• Accessibility compliance
• Certified document translation

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Translation Services: Professional translation services including certified documents, legal, medical, business, and technical translation. Certified documents from $26/page with fixed pricing; custom projects quoted per word or per project. TEP quality process on all deliverables.
2. Interpretation Services: Live interpretation services in 300+ languages across multiple modalities: on-demand phone (OPI), video remote (VRI), onsite, remote simultaneous (RSI), and ASL/CART. Typically billed by the minute for phone/video or by the hour/session for onsite and RSI.
3. Transcription Services: Human-verified transcription of audio and video content. Starting at $1.75 per audio/video minute with verbatim and clean-read formats, timestamps, and optional translation.
4. Captioning & Subtitling: ADA-compliant closed captions with guaranteed 48-hour turnaround. English closed captions from $2.50/minute, multilingual subtitles from $4.50/minute, audio description, and CART real-time captioning.
5. AI & Digital Services: Workflow automation, intake systems, multilingual AI content pipelines, and digital localization built with sister company TVPTeam. Done-for-you delivery with ongoing support.
6. Enterprise Localization Programs: Managed localization programs with shared translation memory, terminology management, and consistent linguist teams. Government contracts through GSA (47QRAA18D00GT) and NASPO ValuePoint (40-00000-24-00076AJ).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Taika Translations is a veteran-owned professional language services agency that delivers certified translation (USCIS-accepted, starting at $26/page), live interpretation across 300+ languages and multiple modalities (OPI, VRI, on-site, RSI, ASL/CART), human-verified transcription, multilingual desktop publishing, and HIPAA-compliant medical translation. On top of this linguistic foundation, the company offers AI & digital services (workflow automation, intake systems, multilingual AI content pipelines, MTPE) through sister company TVPTeam, plus accessibility remediation services for Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA, and PDF/UA compliance.

Product overview

Taika Translations is a veteran-owned professional translation agency offering a broad portfolio of language, accessibility, and digital services. The core offering centers on certified translation (USCIS-accepted, from $26/page) and professional interpretation (300+ languages, 24/7, across OPI, VRI, on-site, RSI, and ASL/CART modalities), supported by human-verified transcription, multilingual desktop publishing, and HIPAA-compliant medical translation. Built on top of this linguistic foundation, the company offers AI & Digital Services (workflow automation, intake systems, AI-powered outreach, and machine translation post-editing) delivered with sister company TVPTeam. The accessibility suite covers Section 508/WCAG/PDF/UA document and video remediation, braille and alternative formats, and video captioning/subtitling. Enterprise clients can engage via managed localization programs with shared translation memory and terminology management, or through website/software localization with continuous sync. All language services draw on a 2,000+ vetted linguist network across 300+ languages and carry GSA and NASPO ValuePoint government procurement vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Translation Services Professional translation of legal, medical, business, technical, marketing, and academic documents in 300+ languages using a two-linguist TEP quality process (translation, independent editing, proofreading by a second linguist). Covers certified documents, USCIS immigration sets, contracts, medical records, clinical trials, patient materials, and government Title VI vital documents.
• Certified Translation Signed, certified translations accepted by USCIS, courts, universities, and government agencies, starting at $26 per page with 2-3 business day delivery. Includes signed accuracy statements per 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3), a 100% USCIS Acceptance Guarantee, and a full-year accuracy warranty. Covers birth, marriage, death certificates, divorce decrees, immunization records, school diplomas, passports, police clearances, powers of attorney, and affidavits.
• Interpretation Services Live, qualified interpreter services in 300+ languages (including ASL) across multiple modalities: on-demand phone interpretation (OPI), video remote interpretation (VRI), on-site interpretation, remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI), and ASL/CART. Available 24/7, drawing on a 2,000+ linguist network. Supports Title VI, Section 1557, ADA, and court language-access compliance.
• Transcription Services Human-verified transcription of audio and video recordings into accurate, searchable text, produced by a trained transcriptionist and checked by a second reviewer. Available in verbatim and clean-read formats with speaker labels and timestamps, starting at $1.75 per audio/video minute. Transcripts can be paired with translation to produce a written document in a different language.
• Desktop Publishing (DTP) Multilingual desktop publishing that rebuilds document layout, typography, and design around translated text. Handles InDesign, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Word, and PDF source files; includes right-to-left (RTL) layout for Arabic/Hebrew and double-byte handling for CJK scripts. Run as a single integrated workflow with translation under one team.
• AI & Digital Services Workflow automation, intake systems, multilingual AI content pipelines, and digital localization built by Taika in partnership with veteran-owned sister company TVPTeam. Includes done-for-you AI implementation, workflow automation (document routing, notifications, reporting), AI-powered outreach and communication, custom AI tools, and machine translation post-editing.
• AI Implementation & Workflow Automation Done-for-you AI systems designed, built, and handed to clients by Taika with TVPTeam. Covers workflow automation (data extraction, document routing, notifications, system updates), intake systems, AI-powered outreach (personalized messages, follow-up sequences), automated reporting, and custom AI tools/agents for specific workflows. No technical staff required on the client side; plain-language documentation and staff training provided at handoff.
• Accessibility & Compliance Services Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA, and PDF/UA remediation for documents and digital content. Includes a free accessibility assessment, document/video/media remediation with verification, braille and alternative formats, and a compliance roadmap for ADA Title II deadlines (April 2027/2028). Multilingual accessible documents can be produced in the same workflow.
• Video Captioning & Subtitling ADA-compliant closed captions with a guaranteed 48-hour turnaround for English, and multilingual subtitles in 300+ languages. Human captioning with a second-reviewer check for timing, accuracy, and formatting. Delivered as SRT, VTT, SCC, DFXP/TTML, or embedded MP4. Also includes CART real-time captioning for live events and audio description for blind/low-vision viewers.
• HIPAA-Compliant Translation Medical translation and interpretation structured around HIPAA's PHI requirements — Business Associate Agreement signed before any PHI changes hands, encrypted file transfer, and HIPAA-trained staff on every engagement. Covers patient consent, discharge, and education documents; medical records and clinical notes; vital documents for Section 1557 language access; and HIPAA-conscious phone/video interpretation.
• Enterprise Localization Services Managed multilingual content program for enterprise organizations covering product, marketing, legal, HR, and support — with shared translation memory, terminology management, consistent subject-matched linguist teams, and a repeatable TEP-quality workflow. One accountable program owner, with GSA (47QRAA18D00GT) and NASPO ValuePoint (40-00000-24-00076AJ) contract vehicles available.
• Website & Software Localization Localization of websites, web applications, SaaS products, and mobile apps (iOS and Android) into 300+ languages with RTL support and continuous localization workflows that keep every locale in sync as content changes. Includes context-aware UI string translation, in-context QA before launch, SEO metadata localization, and an accessible multilingual content option (Section 508/WCAG).
• Video Game Localization Services Full video game localization including culturalization, voice-over, subtitling, and localization quality assurance (LQA) for console, mobile, Unity, and indie titles. Game-specialist linguists handle storylines, UI, in-game text, and marketing. Localization quality assurance (LQA) verifies functionality and cultural appropriateness before launch.
• Machine Translation & Post-Editing (MTPE) Machine translation combined with qualified human post-editing by vetted linguists. Machine translation produces the first draft; human linguists correct accuracy, terminology, consistency, and tone. Available with light post-editing (internal content) or full post-editing (publication quality). Suitable for knowledge bases, product catalogs, support content, and high-volume recurring updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% USCIS Acceptance Guarantee backed by full-year accuracy warranty on certified translations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TVPTeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVPTeam is Taika Translations' veteran-owned sister company that serves as the build team for AI and digital services including workflow automation, intake systems, and custom AI tools. The partnership allows Taika to offer done-for-you technology implementation alongside language services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• DeepL: Leading AI translation provider offering MT, glossary support, and DeepL API for enterprise localization workflows. Relevant as an indirect competitor shaping buyer expectations on machine translation quality and pricing pressure on human translation services.
• Lilt: AI-augmented translation platform combining adaptive MT with human linguists for enterprise content localization. Comparable on MTPE, AI-in-the-loop workflows, and enterprise localization; less comparable on interpretation and certified document services.
• Smartling: AI-enabled translation management platform focused on software, web, and mobile app localization for mid-market and enterprise customers. Comparable on website/software localization, MTPE, and continuous localization workflows, with a more technology-centric delivery model than Taika.
• Wordly: AI-powered remote simultaneous interpretation and captioning platform for meetings, conferences, and events. Directly comparable to Taika's RSI and CART offerings as an AI-native alternative competing on speed and cost for multilingual meetings.

Direct peers

• Propio Language Services: US-based interpretation and translation company serving healthcare, government, and education with phone, video, and onsite interpreting plus document translation. Closest scale-comparable direct peer, with similar focus on regulated verticals and government contract vehicles.
• LanguageLine Solutions: Largest dedicated interpretation provider in the US, focused on phone, video, and on-demand interpretation for healthcare, government, and enterprise. Direct peer in interpretation (OPI/VRI/onsite), with overlapping government and healthcare verticals and similar 24/7 multilingual delivery model.
• CyraCom International: US-based interpretation and translation provider specializing in healthcare (HIPAA-compliant phone/video interpreting) and government language services. Direct peer in HIPAA-compliant medical interpretation and government-procurement-driven delivery, with similar regulated-vertical focus.

Broad incumbents

• RWS Group: Publicly traded LSP and language technology company offering translation, localization, interpretation, and IP services; owns SDL and Language Weaver (MT). Comparable in scope across certified translation, interpretation, and enterprise localization, with deeper proprietary technology investment.
• Lionbridge: Global LSP and content localization company serving enterprise, gaming, life sciences, and government clients with translation, interpretation, and AI data services. Directly comparable on enterprise localization and AI content workflows, but at significantly larger scale.
• TransPerfect: Largest privately held language services provider globally, offering translation, interpretation, localization, and AI-enabled content services across virtually every vertical Taika serves. Closest broad-incumbent comparison because of overlapping enterprise, legal, healthcare, and government offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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