# EnglishCentral

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Arlington, US
- Website: www.englishcentral.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.4M
- Latest round: Series C (Jan 18, 2013)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

EnglishCentral, Inc. specializes in online English language education, offering an extensive library of video lessons and live tutoring services to enhance language learning for individuals across various sectors.Founded in 2008, EnglishCentral, Inc. is based in Arlington, US, and focuses on providing online English learning solutions. The company was established by Alan Schwartz and Eric Montague, who have backgrounds in technology and education. They have successfully raised a total of USD 1.3 mn through various funding rounds, with the latest round occurring on December 21, 2016, which involved Kirihara Shoten Co., Ltd. as an investor. The firm has completed 5 deals to date.EnglishCentral, Inc. provides a comprehensive suite of online English language learning solutions, including 30,000 video lessons and access to live teachers available 24/7. The platform targets individuals seeking to improve their English proficiency, including students and professionals from various sectors. It offers tailored content focused on daily, academic, business English, and English for kids, addressing diverse learning needs. The company’s services are designed to enhance language acquisition through interactive lessons that incorporate technology, making learning accessible and engaging. EnglishCentral's customer base spans multiple geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia.EnglishCentral generates revenue through a subscription-based model, allowing users to access its extensive library of video lessons and live tutoring services. Customers can choose from various subscription plans designed for individual or group needs. The transaction structure is primarily direct-to-consumer, with users subscribing for access to features like TestCentral for IELTS and TOEFL preparation. Each subscription plan caters to different user requirements, supporting a broad audience effectively, with the flagship offerings driving user engagement.Looking ahead, EnglishCentral plans to develop new products aimed at expanding its learning platform and enhancing user experience. The company is targeting growth in markets across Asia and Europe by the end of 2025. The recent funding of USD 1.3 mn is expected to support these initiatives, specifically in product development and market expansion efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jan 18, 2013, $2M — Atlas Venture, Valor Capital Group
- Seed, Oct 2, 2009, $1.4M — Atlas Venture, GV

## Investors

- Atlas Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atlas-venture) — Seed, Series C
- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Seed
- Valor Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valor-capital-group) — Series C