Best Teacher
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Jan 2012
Total raised
- Undisclosed
Investors
- 1
About Best Teacher
Best Teacher Inc.Best Teacher Inc. developed an innovative online platform that focuses on improving English proficiency for learners, particularly in Japan. In August 2016, the company was acquired by Sapix Yozemi, enhancing its reach in the education sector. The CEO, Silvia Dominguez, has a background in educational technologies and has previously founded other ventures in this field.Best Teacher offers an online English conversation service designed to enhance the practical use of English in real-life situations. Their platform includes features like writing lessons, speaking lessons, and training modules that allow users to improve their English proficiency through a structured and interactive approach. Users can prepare by writing out the English they wish to practice, which helps them organize their thoughts and receive corrections from professional instructors, leading to more confident speaking abilities. The service is tailored to accommodate various lifestyles, allowing users to engage in lessons through a mobile app during spare moments or concentrate on more extensive sessions during weekends.Best Teacher generates revenue through a subscription-based model that provides users with access to multiple course offerings. The company has structured its pricing plans to cater to different learning needs, with monthly fees set at JPY 12,000 for the standard course, which covers various everyday and business scenarios. Additionally, the Nikkei LissN course, which integrates English articles and native audio resources, is available for JPY 13,500 per month, while specialized exam preparation courses for qualifications like IELTS and TOEFL are priced at JPY 16,500 each month. Transactions occur directly between the company and its customers, as users opt for subscription packages that align with their learning objectives, thereby facilitating a streamlined process for accessing educational resources.Best Teacher plans to launch new interactive courses aimed at enhancing exam preparation resources and expanding into new markets. Specifically, the company targets Southeast Asian countries for expansion by 2025. This strategic approach is designed to increase the company's market share among English learners seeking flexible and effective learning solutions.
Who invested in Best Teacher
1 investor across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Jan 1, 2012
Amount
Undisclosed
Investors
Questions about Best Teacher
Who invested in Best Teacher?
Best Teacher has 1 investor on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Best Teacher raised?
Best Teacher has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Best Teacher last raise money?
Best Teacher's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Jan 2012.
What does Best Teacher do?
Best Teacher is a education/training company.
Where is Best Teacher headquartered?
Best Teacher is headquartered in Japan.
Which VCs invest in companies like Best Teacher?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Leading Fund, Peak XV Partners, MPCi and Luminous Ventures back education/training companies at Best Teacher's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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