# Jeenie: Translation & localization, Washington, United States

> Jeenie: Jeenie is a mobile-first language interpretation platform that connects users to live, qualified interpreters through voice or video calls in over...

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# Jeenie

Jeenie is a mobile-first language interpretation platform that connects users to live, qualified interpreters through voice or video calls in over 300 languages.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Translation & localization Washington, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2018 8 years old
- **Team:** 790 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $9.3M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Mar 2022

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Jeenie has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Jeenie

Jeenie is a mobile-first language interpretation platform that connects users to live, qualified interpreters through voice or video calls in over 300 languages.

Founded in 2018 and based in Washington, D.C., Jeenie aims to eliminate language barriers and provide equitable access to essential services. The core offering is an on-demand interpreting app that allows users to connect with interpreters in under a minute. The platform features an AI+human hybrid model, enabling real-time translation with the option to escalate to a live interpreter when needed. Jeenie specializes in healthcare interpreting, providing HIPAA-compliant services for telehealth and clinical settings. The platform integrates seamlessly with various systems, including mobile devices, web browsers, and EHR systems. Jeenie primarily serves healthcare providers, government agencies, and educational institutions, among others. The company has raised significant funding and has been recognized for its rapid growth and high-quality service, maintaining a 4.9/5 star rating. Jeenie's mission is to empower individuals to communicate confidently, breaking down language barriers.

## What company datasets say Jeenie raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$9.3M** in dollars

Rounds **3**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **$9.3M**

Last round date **Mar 2022**

Investors listed **4**

## Founders and team

From Jeenie's own website: 2 founders, 6 on the team.

**Kirsten Brecht-Baker** CEO & Co-Founder

**Dr. Richard Brecht** Co-Founder

- **Cody Rickert** VP of Finance
- **Jeff Siebach** VP of Product & Engineering
- **Maryna Koenig** VP of Linguist Experience
- **Michael Jones** Executive VP of AI Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
- **Daniel Sanchez** Director of Customer Success
- **Matthew McHann** Director of Security & Compliance

## On 3 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [City Light Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/city-light-capital)
- [Western Skies Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/western-skies-partners)
- [Cal Simmons](https://millionrounds.com/fund/cal-simmons)

Each firm lists Jeenie on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

emergency language services health care healthcare interpretation interpretation for government comprehensive language support remote interpretation multilingual support video conferencing technology-driven interpretation community interpreting interpreter scheduling hipaa compliance interpretation for public safety real-time interpretation interpretation platform integration enterprises

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Translation & localization
- **Industry code:** NAICS 541930, SIC 7299
- **Region:** District of Columbia
- **Revenue:** $50M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/jeenie)

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