# Best Teacher

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/best-teacher

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Japan
- Website: www.best-teacher-inc.com
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 1, 2012)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Best Teacher Inc. is a Japan-based company specializing in online English conversation services, aimed at enhancing real-world English communication skills for learners through interactive training modules and personalized instruction.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. The company raised JPY 51.100 mn in its latest funding round, which involved investors such as GMO VenturePartners and SMBC Venture Capital. To date, Best Teacher has successfully closed 3 deals since its inception, with the most recent deal occurring on August 2, 2016.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 primarily serves English learners in Japan, focusing on individuals seeking personal or professional development, as well as those preparing for English proficiency exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, and Eiken.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. This approach enables the firm to establish a direct-to-consumer relationship, enhancing user engagement while addressing a broad spectrum of English learning requirements.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. The funding raised through the recent JPY 51.100 mn investment round will be utilized to enhance technology infrastructure and develop new course offerings that cater to these regions. This strategic approach is designed to increase the company's market share among English learners seeking flexible and effective learning solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 1, 2012 — CyberAgent Capital

## Investors

- CyberAgent Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cyberagent-capital) — Seed