# Shanbay

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

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Nanjing, China
- Website: www.shanbay.com
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 1, 2014)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Shanbay is a language learning platform that employs innovative techniques for vocabulary acquisition, providing resources for students, professionals, and individuals preparing for studies abroad.Founded in 2009 in Nanjing, China, Shanbay specializes in language learning, utilizing a unique method that connects vocabulary with context. The company has engaged in three funding rounds, with its most recent funding round occurring on January 16, 2016, when it raised an undisclosed amount through Series B funding from Frees Fund.?? (Shanbay) primarily offers an innovative language learning platform that utilizes a patented method known as the 'Associative Learning of Exam Questions and Example Sentences.' This method intelligently links current, learned, and unlearned vocabulary, enhancing retention through repeated exposure. The platform incorporates the authentic Collins Higher Learning Dictionary, providing users with additional resources such as intelligent word roots and derivational associations. Targeted towards students preparing for examinations, professionals in the workplace, and individuals pursuing studies abroad, Shanbay's resources cover a diverse range of vocabulary needs.?? generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models, catering to individual users and possibly educational institutions seeking to enhance language learning. Customers access the platform's extensive library of vocabulary books and dictionaries, which may offer various pricing tiers based on the extent of access or specific features. The firm's flagship products, including the language learning app, facilitate direct-to-consumer transactions, allowing users to engage with the content through a straightforward purchasing process.Shanbay is focusing on expanding its product offerings and entering new markets. The company plans to launch new language learning tools that enhance user experience, with specific timelines for these releases yet to be detailed. Additionally, Shanbay is targeting expansion into international markets, particularly those with a rising demand for language education, following its Series B funding round on January 16, 2016, which will be utilized to support these growth initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 1, 2014 — IDG Capital
- Angel, Jun 1, 2011 — TiSiWi

## Investors

- TiSiWi (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tisiwi) — Angel
- IDG Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/idg-capital) — Series A