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Language learning startups worldwide

126 language learning startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.1B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$2.1Braised by these 50
126on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Agoraraised the most
  1. 1AgoraAgora uses machine learning and natural language processing to discover actionable insights in large-scale conversations.

    Agora uses machine learning and natural language processing to discover actionable insights in large-scale conversations.

    Founded 2014New York, United States$184Mlast round Jul 2025
  2. 2MobvoiMobvoi develops technologies in Chinese language speech recognition, natural language processing, and vertical mobile search.

    Mobvoi develops technologies in Chinese language speech recognition, natural language processing, and vertical mobile search.

    Founded 2012Beijing, China$180Mlast round Apr 2017
  3. 3PreplyPreply is a global online language learning marketplace and technology platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts.

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

    Founded 2012Brookline, United States$150Mlast round Jan 2026
  4. 4DuolingoDuolingo is a language-learning education platform that offers 98 total courses across nearly 40 distinct languages.

    Duolingo is a language-learning education platform that offers 98 total courses across nearly 40 distinct languages.

    Founded 2011Pittsburgh, United States$138Mlast round Dec 2019
  5. 5Open EnglishOpen English is an educational technology company focused on English language learning for the Latin American and U.S.

    Open English is an educational technology company focused on English language learning for the Latin American and U.S.

    Founded 2006Coral Gables, United States$120Mlast round Apr 2013
  6. 6Hugging FaceHugging Face is a Paris-based collaboration platform for the machine learning community, focusing on open-source AI models, datasets, and applications.

    Hugging Face is a Paris-based collaboration platform for the machine learning community, focusing on open-source AI models, datasets, and applications.

    Founded 2016Brooklyn, United States$119Mlast round Aug 2024
  7. 7UnbabelUnbabel allows modern enterprises to understand and be understood by their customers in dozens of languages.

    Unbabel allows modern enterprises to understand and be understood by their customers in dozens of languages.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, Portugal$111Mlast round Dec 2023
  8. 8LingoAceLingoAce is a global educational technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2017.

    LingoAce is a global educational technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2017Singapore, Singapore$105Mlast round Dec 2021
  9. 9Preferred NetworksThe search engine company in Japan.

    The search engine company in Japan.

    Founded 2006Chiyoda-ku, Japan$95Mlast round Dec 2024
  10. 10AibeeAibee is an AI startup that develops speech recognition, big data analysis, and natural language processing technologies.

    Aibee is an AI startup that develops speech recognition, big data analysis, and natural language processing technologies.

    Founded 2017Beijing, China$86Mlast round Nov 2018
  11. 11JuliaHubJuliaHub is an enterprise software company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in Scientific AI and Scientific Machine Learning (SciML).

    JuliaHub is an enterprise software company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in Scientific AI and Scientific Machine Learning (SciML).

    Founded 2015Cambridge, United States$85Mlast round Apr 2026
  12. 12Speak_Speak is an AI-powered language learning platform that focuses on enhancing spoken fluency through real conversations with an advanced AI tutor.

    Speak is an AI-powered language learning platform that focuses on enhancing spoken fluency through real conversations with an advanced AI tutor.

    Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$81Mlast round Dec 2024
  13. 13Fluency AcademyFluency Academy is the largest language school in Latin America, offering comprehensive, on-demand language courses aimed at achieving practical fluency.

    Fluency Academy is the largest language school in Latin America, offering comprehensive, on-demand language courses aimed at achieving practical fluency.

    Founded 2016Curitiba, Brazil$50Mlast round Jul 2021
  14. 14Deep 6 AIDeep 6 AI is an artificial intelligence software company based in Pasadena, California, focused on enhancing clinical trial enrollment.

    Deep 6 AI is an artificial intelligence software company based in Pasadena, California, focused on enhancing clinical trial enrollment.

    Founded 2015Pasadena, United States$44Mlast round Apr 2022
  15. 15VoxyVoxy is a personalized and adaptive language learning platform.

    Voxy is a personalized and adaptive language learning platform.

    Founded 2010New York, United States$41Mlast round Jun 2022
  16. 16ElsaElsa is an AI-enabled language learning platform that focuses on spolen English communication

    Elsa is an AI-enabled language learning platform that focuses on spolen English communication

    Founded 2015Los Gatos, Sweden$38Mlast round Sept 2023
  17. 17OrangeOrange is a developer of a variety of deep-learning models with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing for comics.

    Orange is a developer of a variety of deep-learning models with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing for comics.

    Founded 2021Tokyo, Japan$36Mlast round Jul 2025
  18. 18BabbelBabbel is a German language learning company that offers a subscription-based digital app and e-learning platform.

    Babbel is a German language learning company that offers a subscription-based digital app and e-learning platform.

    Founded 2007Berlin, Germany$32Mlast round Jul 2015
  19. 19LuminosoLuminoso is a new way for computers to understand language and turn text into actionable business intelligence.

    Luminoso is a new way for computers to understand language and turn text into actionable business intelligence.

    Founded 2010Boston, United States$31Mlast round Dec 2018
  20. 20Insight EnginesInsight Engines provides Making machine data accessible to everyone via natural language processing

    Insight Engines provides Making machine data accessible to everyone via natural language processing

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$28Mlast round Sept 2022
  21. 21Aprende InstituteAprende Institute is a Spanish-language online education platform focused on vocational training for U.S.

    Aprende Institute is a Spanish-language online education platform focused on vocational training for U.S.

    Founded 2019Roanoke, United States$22Mlast round Oct 2021
  22. 22MemriseMemrise is a British EdTech company founded in 2010 and based in London.

    Memrise is a British EdTech company founded in 2010 and based in London.

    Founded 2010London, United States$22Mlast round Jun 2018
  23. 23Magic EarsMagic Ears provides online immersive English language education to children in China.

    Magic Ears provides online immersive English language education to children in China.

    Founded 2016Beijing$19Mlast round Jun 2018
  24. 24ArmorbloxArmorblox uses deep learning and natural language technologies to protect enterprise communications.

    Armorblox uses deep learning and natural language technologies to protect enterprise communications.

    Founded 2017Sunnyvale, United States$17Mlast round Sept 2022
  25. 25ABC360ABC360 is an online English Language Teaching (ELT) company founded in 2011 in Hangzhou, China.

    ABC360 is an online English Language Teaching (ELT) company founded in 2011 in Hangzhou, China.

    Founded 2011Hangzhou Shi, China$15Mlast round Mar 2016
  26. 26LingvistLingvist is an Estonian educational technology company based in Tallinn, specializing in an adaptive language-learning platform.

    Lingvist is an Estonian educational technology company based in Tallinn, specializing in an adaptive language-learning platform.

    Founded 2013Tallinn, Estonia$15Mlast round Oct 2021
  27. 27PiensoPienso is a Virginia-based no-code artificial intelligence platform founded in 2016.

    Pienso is a Virginia-based no-code artificial intelligence platform founded in 2016.

    Founded 2016Arlington, United States$12Mlast round Mar 2024
  28. 28super.AIsuper.AI is an artificial intelligence and machine learning enablement platform that specializes in Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) and Unstructured Data

    super.AI is an artificial intelligence and machine learning enablement platform that specializes in Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) and Unstructured Data

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$12Mlast round Jun 2021
  29. 29Busuubusuu is a mobile app for language learning with the goal of breaking down language barriers.

    busuu is a mobile app for language learning with the goal of breaking down language barriers.

    Founded 2008London, Spain$11Mlast round Jul 2015
  30. 30Buddy.aiBuddy.ai is an innovative company that provides an AI-based voice tutor for children under 12, focusing on affordable, high-quality English language tutoring.

    Buddy.ai is an innovative company that provides an AI-based voice tutor for children under 12, focusing on affordable, high-quality English language tutoring.

    Founded 2017Mountain View, United States$11Mlast round Oct 2024
  31. 31ReflexAIReflexAI is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2022 and based in New York City.

    ReflexAI is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2022 and based in New York City.

    Founded 2022New York, United States$11Mlast round Apr 2026
  32. 32CoursemojoCoursemojo is an education technology company based in Washington, DC, that specializes in developing Mojo, an AI-powered teaching assistant tailored for Englis

    Coursemojo is an education technology company based in Washington, DC, that specializes in developing Mojo, an AI-powered teaching assistant tailored for Englis

    Founded 2023Washington, United States$10Mlast round Apr 2026
  33. 33Speakwell EnterprisesSpeakwell Enterprises is a English language learning service provider company

    Speakwell Enterprises is a English language learning service provider company

    Founded 2007Mumbai, India$10Mlast round Mar 2015
  34. 34RSVP.aiRSVP.ai is a private software and artificial intelligence company based in Waterloo, Ontario.

    RSVP.ai is a private software and artificial intelligence company based in Waterloo, Ontario.

    Founded 2013Waterloo, Canada$10Mlast round Jun 2019
  35. 35Eleutian TechnologyEleutian Technology is a privately held e-learning company founded in 2006 and based in Cody, Wyoming.

    Eleutian Technology is a privately held e-learning company founded in 2006 and based in Cody, Wyoming.

    Founded 2006Cody, United States$10Mlast round Feb 2010
  36. 36TuringDreamTuringDream is an AI company based in Spain, founded in 2023.

    TuringDream is an AI company based in Spain, founded in 2023.

    Founded 2021Bengaluru, Spain$9.4Mlast round Mar 2026
  37. 37Private AIPrivate AI develops privacy-preserving machine learning and natural language processing tools making privacy and GDPR compliance reliable.

    Private AI develops privacy-preserving machine learning and natural language processing tools making privacy and GDPR compliance reliable.

    Founded -Toronto, Canada$8.0Mlast round Nov 2022
  38. 38Lucida AILucida AI is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for language learning and professional communication.

    Lucida AI is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for language learning and professional communication.

    Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$7.8Mlast round Jun 2026
  39. 39CakapCakap is an Indonesian education technology company based in West Jakarta, focusing on online language learning and vocational upskilling programs.

    Cakap is an Indonesian education technology company based in West Jakarta, focusing on online language learning and vocational upskilling programs.

    Founded 2013Bekasi, Indonesia$7.5Mlast round Apr 2023
  40. 40Little PimLittle Pim is the language teaching method designed just for children.

    Little Pim is the language teaching method designed just for children.

    Founded 2006New York, United States$7.4Mlast round Mar 2014
  41. 41TensorZeroTensorZero is an open-source LLMOps platform designed for building, optimizing, and deploying large language model (LLM) applications.

    TensorZero is an open-source LLMOps platform designed for building, optimizing, and deploying large language model (LLM) applications.

    Founded -New York, United States$7.3Mlast round Aug 2025
  42. 42Correcto.Correcto is a Spanish-founded AI and SaaS company established in 2021, focused on enhancing written communication in the Spanish language.

    Correcto is a Spanish-founded AI and SaaS company established in 2021, focused on enhancing written communication in the Spanish language.

    Founded 2021Madrid, Spain$7.0Mlast round Sept 2023
  43. 43WeSpekeWeSpeke is a free online platform founded in 2012 that connects users worldwide for immersive language learning and cultural exchange.

    WeSpeke is a free online platform founded in 2012 that connects users worldwide for immersive language learning and cultural exchange.

    Founded 2012Pittsburgh, United States$6.2Mlast round Jul 2014
  44. 44IcontekIcontek is a Toronto-based software development company founded in 2014.

    Icontek is a Toronto-based software development company founded in 2014.

    Founded 2014Toronto, Canada$6.0Mlast round Aug 2018
  45. 45dMetricsdMetrics is a software company specializing in machine learning and natural language processing, founded by two MIT PhDs.

    dMetrics is a software company specializing in machine learning and natural language processing, founded by two MIT PhDs.

    Founded 2012Jackson, United States$5.9Mlast round Jan 2017
  46. 46Fluent CityLanguage learning utilizing AI and NLP to help students get fluent faster and talk about the things that matter most to them.

    Language learning utilizing AI and NLP to help students get fluent faster and talk about the things that matter most to them.

    Founded 2011New York, United States$5.5Mlast round Oct 2017
  47. 47untaptuntapt is a New York-based talent technology company founded in 2013-2014.

    untapt is a New York-based talent technology company founded in 2013-2014.

    Founded 2014New York, United States$5.2Mlast round Apr 2015
  48. 48HeyStaksHeyStaks is a Dublin-based company specializing in AI-driven marketing and personalized search technology.

    HeyStaks is a Dublin-based company specializing in AI-driven marketing and personalized search technology.

    Founded 2010Belfield, Ireland$4.1Mlast round Jul 2015
  49. 49LingioLingio is driven by the vision of making language learning more fun.

    Lingio is driven by the vision of making language learning more fun.

    Founded 2015Stockholm, Sweden$4.0Mlast round Jun 2022
  50. 50VerblingVerbling is an e-learning platform that offers language lessons with professional teachers with the use of video chat.

    Verbling is an e-learning platform that offers language lessons with professional teachers with the use of video chat.

    Founded 2011United States$3.7Mlast round Dec 2014
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