# Busuu

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/busuu

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: UK
- Website: www.busuu.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 21, 2012)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Busuu Limited is an innovative online language learning platform that offers interactive courses across multiple languages, connecting users with native speakers for practical language practice.Founded in 2008, Busuu Limited operates as a language learning platform that provides immersive language courses. The company is headquartered in the UK and was co-founded by Adrian Hilti. Busuu has completed a total of 7 deals, with the most recent being in November 2021, when it raised EUR 4.00 mn in a Series B round, bringing its total funding raised to EUR 4.00 mn.Busuu offers an award-winning online language learning platform that provides immersive and interactive courses across multiple languages, including Spanish, Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, and Polish. The core product is a subscription-based service that grants users access to structured lessons designed by language experts, focusing on practical skills like speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Users benefit from the platform's community features, which connect them with native speakers for real-time language practice and cultural exchanges. The platform operates in various geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to individual learners, educators, and businesses seeking language training solutions.In 2022, Busuu generated revenue of EUR 30,662,287.40 with an EBITDA of EUR -25,272,005.10. The company primarily generates revenue through its subscription model, offering tiered plans for both individual learners and educational institutions. Busuu provides several pricing options for its premium services, which may include personalized feedback and access to exclusive content. For individual users, a direct-to-consumer approach allows them to select from various subscription lengths, while tailored solutions are offered to businesses and educational institutions to facilitate language training for employees or students, ensuring a stable revenue stream through B2B engagements.Busuu plans to leverage its recent funding to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The company is focusing on launching updated language courses and features aimed at providing an even more engaging learning experience. Specific target markets for expansion include regions in Asia and South America, with plans to establish a presence by 2023. The recent acquisition of Busuu by Chegg, Inc. for approximately EUR 385 million in cash on November 30, 2021, will facilitate these growth initiatives, enabling Busuu to enhance its technology and reach a broader audience.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 21, 2012, $4.5M — PROfounders Capital

## Investors

- PROfounders Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/profounders-capital) — Series A