The language learning sector is being redefined by technology, with startups emerging from hubs in the US, Europe, and Asia. Many of these companies are building platforms centered on artificial intelligence.
For example, Lingokids has raised $182.4M for its children's learning app, while Sanas secured $117.7M for its accent modulation software.
Below is our list of 26 Language Learning startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Lingokids develops an educational app that uses a "Playlearning™" method to teach a variety of subjects to young children. Their platform offers interactive games, songs, and activities designed for kids aged 2-8 to build academic and social-emotional skills.
| Headquarters | Madrid, Madrid, Spain |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Cristobal Viedma, Marieta Viedma |
| Funding Amount | $182.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, 500 Global, Bessemer Venture Partners, Reach Capital, JME Ventures |
Lyzr has created an open-source agent framework for building enterprise-grade generative AI applications. Their platform allows developers to construct and deploy complex, multi-agent workflows with specialized AI agents.
| Headquarters | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Siva S |
| Funding Amount | $2.9M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Benhamou Global Ventures, Angel Investors, ZenithCrest, Artha99 Investment Partners |
Sanas created a real-time speech platform that modulates accents to make communication clearer and more effective. Their technology is recognized for its ability to preserve the speaker's original voice and emotion, ensuring interactions remain natural.
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Maxim Serebryakov, Sharath Keshava Narayana, Shawn Zhang |
| Funding Amount | $117.7M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | General Catalyst, Insight Partners, Quiet Capital, Human Capital, Bossa Invest |
LingoAce developed an EdTech platform that provides a fun and engaging environment for children aged 3-15 to learn a new language. Their programs connect young learners with certified teachers for live classes, helping them build fluency and confidence.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Hugh Yao |
| Funding Amount | $180M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global Management, Shunwei Capital, Owl Ventures, SWC Global |
Speak builds an AI-powered language learning app that helps people become fluent by practicing speaking. Their AI tutor engages users in open-ended conversations, offering a practical way to build speaking confidence.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Andrew Hsu, Connor Zwick |
| Funding Amount | $152M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Accel, Khosla Ventures, Figma, Y Combinator, Founders Fund |
BoldVoice develops a communication coaching app to help non-native speakers improve their confidence and clarity. Their platform provides personalized lessons and real-time feedback to help users master their pronunciation and public speaking skills.
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Anada Lakra, Ilya Usorov |
| Funding Amount | $6.1M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Y Combinator, Liquid 2 Ventures, Flybridge, Corazon Capital, Xfund |
Cathoven builds an AI-powered smart tutor designed to help students prepare for language proficiency exams. The platform provides instant, human-like feedback on speaking and writing, along with mock tests for exams such as the IELTS and TOEFL.
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Erdi Tac, Mingxi Liang, Summer Long |
| Funding Amount | $900k |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | gener8tor, Linear Venture, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation |
Masterminds Education develops an AI-powered platform that delivers personalized learning for early, elementary, and middle school students. Their comprehensive curriculum is offered through a network of micro-schools and online programs designed to identify and nurture each child's unique talents.
| Headquarters | Dover, Delaware, United States |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Shamail Siddiqi, Tania Siddiqi |
| Funding Amount | $11.2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Undisclosed |
| Top Investors | — |
AutogenAI offers an AI-powered platform that helps businesses craft more compelling content for bids and proposals. The tool aims to increase proposal quality and submission speed, ultimately improving a company's contract win rates.
| Headquarters | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Raj Khaira, Sean Williams |
| Funding Amount | $61.7M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Salesforce Ventures, Spark Capital, Blossom Capital |
Timekettle creates communication hardware that uses AI to translate conversations in real time. Their main products are wearable earbuds designed to make cross-language communication feel natural and immersive.
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, Guangdong, China |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Leal Tian |
| Funding Amount | CN¥10M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Oriental Fortune Capital, Huaruixin, Jinxi Venture Capital Management |
16 Additional Language Learning Startups Worth Following
Those top ten companies are just the beginning of the story. Many other founders are building new ways to learn, raising over $130 million combined to bring their ideas to life.
You'll see companies at every stage, from brand new ideas to more established players. Below is a look at the other startups that are helping shape the future of language learning.