# Preply: Information technology & services, Brookline, United States

> Preply: Preply is a global online language learning marketplace and technology platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/preply (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Preply

Preply is a global online language learning marketplace and technology platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Funding reported Last round: Series C

Information technology & services Brookline, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 720 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $150M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series C Jul 2023

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 Preply 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 Preply

Preply is a global online language learning marketplace and technology platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The company connects learners with over 100,000 tutors teaching more than 90 languages from 180 countries. Preply's mission is to make language learning effective and personalized through one-on-one lessons, utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms to match students with suitable tutors based on their goals and preferences. In addition to its online tutoring marketplace, Preply offers AI-powered learning tools that enhance the learning experience, including grammar correction and progress tracking. The company also provides corporate language training solutions tailored for businesses, focusing on improving communication skills among employees. With a robust mobile app and web platform, Preply ensures a seamless user experience for learners and tutors alike. The company has experienced significant growth, raising $70 million in funding and establishing itself as a leader in the online language tutoring sector.

## What company datasets say Preply raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$150M** in dollars

Rounds **10**

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **$150M**

Last round date **Jul 2023**

Valuation **$1.2B, Mar 2026**

SEC Form D **$213M sold, 5 filings, last Jan 2026**

## On 12 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Acurio Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/acurio-ventures)
- [Techstars](https://millionrounds.com/fund/techstars)
- [Market One Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/market-one-capital)
- [Techstars Berlin](https://millionrounds.com/fund/techstars-berlin)
- [TechStars Energy](https://millionrounds.com/fund/techstars-energy)
- [Inovo VC](https://millionrounds.com/fund/inovo-vc)
- [One Way Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/one-way-ventures)
- [SMRK VC Fund](https://millionrounds.com/fund/smrk-vc-fund)
- [Techstars Alabama Power EnergyTech Accelerator](https://millionrounds.com/fund/techstars-alabama-power-energytech-accelerator)
- [Techstars Music Accelerator](https://millionrounds.com/fund/techstars-music-accelerator)
- [Techstars Toronto Accelerator](https://millionrounds.com/fund/techstars-toronto-accelerator)
- [The Riyadh Techstars Accelerator](https://millionrounds.com/fund/techstars-riyadh-accelerator)

Each firm lists Preply 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

video chat multilingual support tutoring consumers language proficiency global customer base video classroom language learning for professionals language immersion programs all other schools and instruction flexible learning customized corporate programs educational resources education information technology & services customized lessons

Built with from their website

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+8 more

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 61169, 611630, SIC 8299
- **Region:** Massachusetts
- **Revenue:** $486M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/preply)

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