# POLYGLOTS

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.polyglots.net/
- Total disclosed funding: $1.8M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 9, 2020)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, POLYGLOTS, Inc. operates as a provider of an English news-reading mobile application. The company was founded by its CEO, Junya Yamaguchi. In May 2025, POLYGLOTS, Inc. raised JPY 220 million in venture funding from unspecified investors. The company offers a personalized English learning platform called Recipe that enhances English proficiency. Recipe utilizes AI to analyze learning data from 2 million users, generating tailored daily curricula based on individual English skills, interests, and study time. The firm’s platform supports vocabulary building and practice in reading, listening, speaking, and writing through customised news articles. Recipe provides businesses with smartphone-based training and detailed progress tracking, while schools benefit from AI-driven content suited to each student's proficiency level. The company will use the May 2025 funding to hire employees, strengthen its systems, and expand its services.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 9, 2020, $0.9M — Will Capital Management, PE&HR, DIP Corporation
- Series B, Aug 9, 2018, $0.6M — PE&HR, QB Capital, PiPEDO HD
- Seed, Mar 31, 2015, $0.3M — East Ventures

## Investors

- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Seed
- PE&HR (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pe-hr) — Series B
- QB Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qb-capital) — Series B
- PiPEDO HD — Series B
- Will Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/will-capital-management) — Series B
- DIP Corporation — Series B